【027】 Delivering medicine
After buying their things, the four of them returned to their dorm together. Gu Juan was handsome and cool; Zhao Rui was resolute and sunny; Zhang Cong was elegant and handsome; and Liu Hui, though a bit chubby, had a naive and adorable demeanor, attracting the admiration of many girls and the envy of many boys.
Zhao Rui and Zhang Cong sensed this and were both somewhat pleased with themselves, their heads held high and their chests puffed out, their steps brisk. Even Liu Hui quietly adjusted his clothes with his hands, glancing around, his eyes practically glued to the passing beauties. Having small eyes also had its advantages: he didn't have to worry about being caught when peeking at beautiful women.
Gu Juan was amused, his expression calm and composed. He was no longer on the same level as the average person, pursuing different goals. What others valued was nothing to him. Little did he know that it was precisely this very calmness that made his temperament even more remarkable.
Liu Hui carried two large plastic bags overflowing with supplies, his stomach lurching as he walked. His joy was fleeting before he began to worry. "Military training starts in two days, and I'm sure I won't be able to handle it. What are the chances of my requesting leave being approved?"
Gu Juan looked at his slightly plump body with sympathy. To say he was slightly plump was actually an understatement. He must have weighed at least 160 pounds.
Zhao Rui consoled him, "Second brother, think about it from another perspective. This is a good opportunity to lose weight. If you succeed, won't the girls keep coming after you?"
Liu Hui smiled bitterly, looking at Gu Juan and Zhang Cong, "I envy you two the most. The Foreign Languages College must be full of beautiful women. Don't forget me and the boss when you get there."
Zhao Rui nodded repeatedly, "Old Two is right!"
Zhang Cong pushed up his glasses, a bright light reflected from the lenses, and he pretended to smile evilly, "No problem."
"Third brother." Liu Hui bumped into Gu Juan's arm, urging him to express his opinion.
Gu Juan had no choice but to say, "If you have any favorites that need my help, I will do my best to help you."
"That's what I've been waiting for!" Liu Hui's eyes sparkled. Honestly, of the four, Gu Juan's appearance was the most outstanding. Tall, with an upright figure, handsome features, and a cool demeanor, he was practically a "male god" in the eyes of the girls. Don't think he didn't notice; while many girls were looking at them along the way, most of their gazes were on Gu Juan.
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Gu Juan woke up bright and early, as usual. The other three people in the dorm were sound asleep, snoring intermittently. He hopped out of bed nimbly, found a set of sportswear in the closet, and headed to the bathroom to wash up.
Zhang Cong woke up drowsily when he heard the sound of water. He took out his cell phone to check the time. It was only six o'clock, so he continued to sleep.
After washing up, Gu Juan put his keys, wallet and cell phone into his waist bag, went out, walked down the stairs, jogged to the playground and ran along the track.
The student union members, who had woken up early to continue preparing for orientation, passed by the playground and saw the figure on the track. They yawned and walked towards the teaching building with admiration on their faces. Two of the girls gathered together, talking about the handsome man running, his long, powerful legs...
After Gu Juan finished five laps, the east was already dyed a fiery crimson by the rising sun. He ran to the school cafeteria for breakfast, then returned to his dorm, showered, and changed into clean clothes. He also smuggled the herbal broth he'd brewed the previous day into a thermos, stuffed it into his backpack, and put on his sunglasses before heading out.
Secretary Wang's son had been feeling a bit under the weather last night, and she hadn't slept well. She arrived at work early this morning feeling rather glum. Arriving at the company building, she stumbled upon a young man sitting on the steps, and her eyes lit up. "Where did this handsome boy come from? He's quite the eye candy!"
After entering the room, Secretary Wang couldn't help but look back. Although she was already in her thirties, everyone loves beauty, right?
Xi Lang saw Gu Juan from afar in the car, stepped on the accelerator, stopped in front of the steps, opened the door and got out, walked up to Gu Juan and picked up the backpack on the ground.
"Why didn't you call me before you came over? Come in."
"It doesn't matter whether you fight or not. You have to come to work at nine o'clock." Gu Juan glanced at the unattended car and followed slowly.
"Aren't you afraid that I won't come to the company today because I'm on a business trip?" Xi Lang looked at him helplessly, led him to the private elevator, and nodded to the employees who greeted him from time to time.
Gu Juan shrugged, it couldn’t be such a coincidence.
The elevator stopped on the 27th floor. Secretary Wang heard footsteps and stood up to greet the boss. Seeing the young man next to him, surprise flashed in his eyes.
"Secretary Wang, please ask someone to park my car." Xi Lang handed the car keys to Secretary Wang.
"yes."
Secretary Wang took the car keys and walked a few steps. She turned back casually and saw through the glass wall of the general manager's office that her boss was talking to the handsome young man with a faint but gentle smile on his lips.
"Are you used to school?" Xi Lang gestured for Gu Juan to sit on the sofa and asked, "What would you like to drink?"
Gu Juan waved his hand and opened his backpack. "Don't worry, drink this."
Xi Lang walked over and asked, "What is it?"
Gu Juan took out the thermos and placed it on the coffee table. He then took out two small paper cups from his backpack, poured two cups of medicine into them, handed one to Xi Lang, and drank the other in one gulp.
"Good stuff. You should try it too."
Xi Lang took a sip and asked, "Why does it taste like medicine?"
Gu Juan said, "This is a soup for nourishing the stomach. Drink one cup every morning from a cup this size. This bucket should be enough for you for a week. If you think the effect is good after a week, call me and I'll make another bucket."
Xi Lang immediately guessed that Gu Juan had drunk in front of him because he was worried he'd be on guard. A slight pang of pain and a bitter feeling welled up in his heart. The child was overthinking things. Although they had only known each other for a short time, he had never been wary of the child. This kind of unfounded trust was actually very dangerous for someone like him, but he trusted his feelings, and for the first time, he was willing to let himself continue to trust the child.
Watching Xi Lang slowly down the remaining medicine in the cup, Gu Juan, unaware of the moment his mind and body began to relax, casually surveyed Xi Lang's office. The office was large, with a desk across from the sofa. On it, besides a computer, phone, pen holder, and a pile of documents, sat a bamboo cup that seemed out of place in the office's decor and furnishings. A faint smile played on Gu Juan's lips. His space contained a vast bamboo forest, the thinnest branches as thick as an adult's arm. Initially, he used bamboo to practice carving runes, but he gradually developed a love for carving and fashioned a variety of bamboo bowls, chopsticks, spoons, cups, potholders, and other items, large and small. This bamboo cup was something Xi Lang had spotted during a visit to his home, so he simply gave it to Xi Lang. Bamboo itself possesses medicinal properties, and it also contains spiritual energy. He had also carved a small spiritual gathering array into the cup, which attracted a subtle spiritual energy. Drinking from this cup regularly, while not immune to all poisons, could certainly help prevent minor ailments like headaches and fevers.
Xi Lang stood up and sat next to Gu Juan. He raised his hand and stroked his shoulder. There was a complex and difficult-to-identify emotion in his eyes. He smiled and said, "My stomach problem is not only physical, but also has psychological reasons. If drinking this doesn't work, don't worry too much."
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