"What's the matter?" Du Peng didn't quite understand.
Seeing the confusion on Du Peng's face, Li Xin took a deep breath.
Never mind, this can’t be blamed on straight men, they are just a bunch of people locked up in a research lab, no different from those innocent and stupid college students.
"No, I'm thanking you!" Li Xin thanked him helplessly. This feeling of being cared for yet helpless and powerless is really hard to describe.
There are only male colleagues in the institute. Since they knew that Li Xin was not feeling well, they have all been very cautious and no one asked her to do anything, so Li Xin spent the whole morning reading quietly by herself.
When it was time for lunch at noon, Xiao Du started to move on his own, left the institute and went to the cafeteria to get his meal.
In the army, everyone's initial curiosity about Xiao Du gradually turned into accustomed to its presence. They no longer reacted when they saw it, but would automatically make way for it.
Not long after, Xiao Du came back with the food. Li Xin saw that he had nothing to do, so he prepared to help everyone distribute the food.
Seeing this, a researcher came out first, walked quickly to Xiao Du, took out the lunch box, and then walked towards Li Xin first, placing one of the meals in front of her.
"Comrade Xiao Li, if you feel uncomfortable, just sit down. I'll take care of it."
"Ah...thank you." Li Xin was stunned for a moment, then quickly responded with a smile.
"You're welcome. You're the only girl in our institute, so it's my duty to take care of you." The researcher smiled shyly, a little embarrassed. "Besides, you're not feeling well to begin with. Drink more hot water!"
Li Xin: “…”
Drink more hot water!
The feeling of being touched that had just risen in Li Xin's heart suddenly dissipated. He pursed his lips, not knowing what to say.
Straight men really don't need to be taught. She is now certain that this is something they are born to say!
The researcher didn't notice her reaction, and went to distribute food to everyone with a kind smile.
"Comrade Xiao Li, are you feeling better? Have you been drinking more hot water? I tell you, drinking more hot water will help you get better faster." An older researcher walked past Li Xin, patted her shoulder, and said with concern.
There are not many researchers in the institute. Except for Du Peng and a few married people, the others are single. They usually stay in the institute, focusing only on research and have hardly interacted with girls.
To be honest, they are more interested in those machines than girls.
And those who are married are not much better, they are all terribly straight.
"Comrade Xiao Li, I poured you a cup of hot water on the way. Please drink some."
Another one!
Li Xin looked at the cup of hot water in front of her. She had indeed drunk a lot of it that day.
Although Li Xin was touched by their care for her, it would be better if they could talk less and drink more hot water.
She has already gone to the bathroom several times today!
…
After drinking a bellyful of water, Li Xin still remembered to take the thermos cup that He Beichen had brought for her after get off work in the evening.
"How do you feel? Are you still in pain?" As soon as He Beichen saw his young wife coming out, he consciously took the thermos cup from her hand.
He touched Li Xin's hand again. It was still a little cold, but better than last night.
"It's okay. Actually, the pain was more severe on the first day." Li Xin shook his head.
Maybe drinking more hot water really helps. Although he went to the bathroom a lot, Li Xin didn't feel as uncomfortable as yesterday. Today he just felt a dull pain, which was within the tolerable range.
He Beichen felt relieved and took her back to the family compound. As soon as he went upstairs, he saw an acquaintance standing at the door.
The cook who had been cooking for He Yubo was now waiting at the door with a lunch box in hand. He didn't know how long he had been there.
Li Xin hurried forward, but He Beichen beside her took the lunch box over before her.
"Thank you for your hard work. I'm sorry to always trouble you like this." As soon as Li Xin saw him, he knew it must be his grandfather's intention.
Originally, he was only assigned to be He Yubo's cook, and only had to cook for him. Now he had to cook extra for her and He Beichen, and even had to deliver it to her.
"It's okay, it's just for a few days. Besides, cooking is quick, it won't take long." The cook looked young and quite shy. When he heard Li Xin say that, he scratched his head and felt a little embarrassed.
Although that's what he said, this was not part of his job, it was extra work.
But there is no other price.
"By the way, where is grandpa? Isn't he coming to eat with us today?" Li Xin asked after thinking for a while.
When she saw that there were only cooks there, she wanted to ask.
But he handed the lunch box over first, and Li Xin felt that it would be impolite to ask other things first.
Li Xin thought that since the food had been delivered, it would be better to eat with his grandfather so that he wouldn't have to eat alone all the time.
"The old commander is a bit busy today and is still in the military area. I will deliver food to him later." The cook explained.
I see.
"Then I won't keep you any longer. Just go ahead. Thank you!" Li Xin was worried about delaying He Yubo's meal, so he quickly made way for him.
"You're welcome, thank you." The cook smiled and left quickly.
However, he had a pretty good impression of Li Xin. Putting aside her ability to enter the research institute, Li Xin was beautiful and had a good personality. It was no wonder that the old commander liked her so much.
With the dinner delivered by the cooks, He Beichen no longer had to cook.
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