Chapter 242 Don't Give Up Easily
The dishes in the cafeteria remain the same all year round, but today there are two rare meat dishes.
Ruan Chuxia glanced at the menu in the window, which was crucian carp soup and pork ribs.
She had heard before that the food in the school cafeteria was always bad.
But Ruan Chuxia thought about it and decided to order one of each.
She has always believed in one principle: you can make do with other things, but you must not go without food.
Man is iron and food is steel.
Gu Jiali didn't order any meat dishes, she only ordered a portion of vegetables and a bowl of rice.
The two of them took their lunch boxes and found a table in the corner by the window and sat down.
As soon as I put down my bowl and chopsticks, I saw a male classmate walking in from the cafeteria door.
He looked at Ruan Chuxia and asked softly, "Hello, can I sit here?"
Gu Jiali looked up and down at the boy who suddenly appeared, with a look of hope written all over her face.
Anyone with a discerning eye could see that he was coming for Ruan Chuxia.
Seeing this, Gu Jiali quietly raised her foot under the table and gently kicked Ruan Chuxia.
Ruan Chuxia pretended not to feel anything and lowered her head to eat.
Seeing that Ruan Chuxia ignored him, the boy felt a little embarrassed.
He had experienced this kind of cold treatment before, but today was different. The girl opposite him made him inexplicably interested.
"Classmate, my name is Zheng Jiaxuan, and I'm a junior. You're freshmen, right? Why haven't I seen you before?"
After he finished speaking, he deliberately leaned towards Ruan Chuxia, trying to close the distance.
Ruan Chuxia frowned but remained silent.
Her brows were slightly furrowed, the wrinkle between his eyebrows was not deep, but it was enough to convey her indifference and alienation.
She has never been interested in such meaningless chats.
Gu Jiali smiled.
"We are not formal students, we are here for further studies."
She noticed Ruan Chuxia's displeasure, so she tried to speak concisely and clearly.
Zheng Jiaxuan felt happy when he saw someone taking up the conversation.
He moved to the side and sat next to Ruan Chuxia.
He felt that as long as he sat closer, he would have the opportunity to say a few more words, which would give him more opportunities.
Ruan Chuxia didn't even look at him from beginning to end.
This indifference made Zheng Jiaxuan nervous, fearing that he would accidentally annoy the other party.
He followed up on Gu Jiali's question and asked, "Trainees? You're so young, and you're actually here for further studies?"
As he asked, he secretly observed Ruan Chuxia's expression.
But Ruan Chuxia still kept her head down, leaving him with no way to start.
The two girls in front of me, wearing simple T-shirts and jeans, don’t look like they are here for “further studies” at all.
Gu Jiali's mouth was full of rice. She nodded vaguely: "Hmm...it seems that the trainees who came this time are all quite young."
She actually didn't know the specific situation, she just said it casually based on her feeling.
Zheng Jiaxuan glanced at Ruan Chuxia calmly.
"How old are you?"
His tone was relaxed, but his eyes were fixed on Ruan Chuxia.
Although he said "you guys", everyone could see that he was only concerned about Ruan Chuxia's age.
Gu Jiali could feel that Zheng Jiaxuan's gaze didn't stay on her for even a second.
Just as Gu Jiali was about to speak, someone suddenly kicked her foot lightly.
She stopped talking immediately.
It was Ruan Chuxia who reminded her, so she immediately shut up and lowered her head to eat.
She knew Ruan Chuxia didn't want others to know too much about them.
In such an unfamiliar environment, keeping a low profile is the safest option.
She would rather play dumb than cause trouble for Ruan Chuxia.
Zheng Jiaxuan also noticed it and felt a little embarrassed.
Who is this girl?
But he never gives up easily.
No matter how cold the girls were, he could always win them over with his enthusiasm and persistence.
But this time it was different, Ruan Chuxia was not pretending to be cold.
But because of this, he became even more interested.
He actually has good conditions. Both his parents have formal jobs in the city, which are prestigious positions.
He silently encouraged himself in his heart: I am not bad and I deserve her.
Ruan Chuxia was dressed decently.
He had already inquired about it, and she was not among the trainees this time, which meant that she was not a native of Beijing.
How easy is it for doctors from other places, especially young women, to take root in Beijing?
But if someone can give a push from behind, everything will become natural.
And he had a way to help her stay.
He believed that no girl could refuse such tangible benefits.
He didn't give up and found another topic to talk about.
"What are your names? I'm very familiar with this place. If you need any help in the future, just come to me."
This statement actually has two meanings.
One is to imply that you are a senior and have more experience than them.
The second is to secretly show off his background. The teachers all give him face, which shows that he is not an ordinary person.
He hoped Ruan Chuxia could understand his subtext.
Not only can I help you, but I can also help you in a way that no one else can even ask for.
He thought that after hearing this, Ruan Chuxia would definitely look at him differently.
Even just a nod and a smile was enough to get him to continue the conversation.
Unexpectedly, Ruan Chuxia put the chopsticks on the table with a "bang" and stood up and left.
Zheng Jiaxuan stood there in a daze, his face suddenly turning red.
He never thought that he would be so ruthlessly rejected by a girl.
He didn't even dare to look at Gu Jiali's expression, for fear of seeing ridicule or pity in her eyes.
Gu Jiali was also frightened by Ruan Chuxia's behavior and quickly added, "She has a boyfriend."
As she spoke, she hurriedly cleared the plates and chased after Ruan Chuxia out.
She went around several places and finally found Ruan Chuxia at the cafeteria window.
Ruan Chuxia was standing in front of the window, waiting in line quietly.
Seeing that she bought the same meal as before, Gu Jiali was a little puzzled: "Are you not full?"
Ruan Chuxia shook her head: "This meal is for Wang Meng."
Wang Meng is a nurse in her department who is nearly 50 years old. She always helps them silently. She is a simple person, but her salary is not high.
She was on duty at noon today and had no time to eat.
Ruan Chuxia quietly kept it in mind.
…
When I returned to the dormitory, I saw Wang Meng standing alone in front of Ruan Chuxia's desk, walking back and forth.
Wang Meng shrank back in fear when he heard the noise.
She was the only one here, and fearing misunderstanding, she quickly explained.
"Xu, Ruan Chuxia, I just read too many of your books and I'm a little curious. I really don't mean anything else."
Wang Meng is like this.
She loves reading and especially wants to see what the world described in the books is like.
Ruan Chuxia had the most books in the dormitory, and she couldn't help but walk over to take a look.
Ruan Chuxia smiled and said in a relaxed tone: "It's okay, if you want to see it, feel free to borrow it."
Her smile was very natural, as if she was talking about something very ordinary.
Some of those books were secretly sent by Xiao Zhiyu, some were bought from second-hand book stalls, and some were unwanted books that he helped her collect.
She didn't ask too many questions and didn't delve into the details.
For her, books are just entertainment, a companion to relieve loneliness after turning off the lights at night.
"Really? I can watch whatever I want?"
Wang Meng's eyes lit up.
It was a long-lost joy of being allowed into a secret world.
Books are expensive and hard to find nowadays, so anyone who has one will treasure it.
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