Zhou Xiaohui and Xia Liang sat to one side, hugging Xia Liang's arm and shaking it: "I was wrong, I didn't mean to hide it from you." Zhou Xiaohui felt the shoulder she was holding trembling, and thought Xia Liang was very angry with them. Just as she was about to continue pleading, she heard Xia Liang burst into laughter: "Oh my, that's hilarious! How could you think I would be angry? One of you is my brother, and the other is my best friend. I'm happier than anyone else when you're together. Speaking of which, how did you two get together? And when did you get together?"
Seeing that Xia Liang wasn't angry, Zhou Xiaohui sat up straight and said, "It was when I asked for leave last time." Xia Liang recalled for a moment and asked, "Last time you were hit by a bicycle?" Zhou Xiaohui nodded, looking at Xia Rong sweetly, "Yes, that day." It turned out that the day Zhou Xiaohui was injured was like this: Zhou Xiaohui was just about to go to work when she was hit by a bicycle that rushed out of an alley. The jerk on the bicycle not only didn't help her up, but also turned around and drove off. Unable to get up, and with no one around, she was desperately calling for help when Xia Rong appeared. His business had been expanding recently, and seeing a figure lying on the ground from afar, he wanted to help her up. But when he looked down, he couldn't help but blush: "Comrade Zhou, are you alright?" He helped Zhou Xiaohui to her feet, and Zhou Xiaohui recognized him, saying, "Brother Xia, what are you doing here?" Xia Rong didn't dare look him in the eye: "I came here on some business. I saw you lying on the ground, are you alright?" Zhou Xiaohui waved her hand angrily, "I'm fine. I was bumped into by a bastard. I hope I never see that jerk again. If I catch him, I'll make him pay dearly." Xia Rong helped her towards the bicycle, "Come on, I'll take you to the hospital." Zhou Xiaohui quickly waved her hand, "No need, take me to the factory, I have to go to work." As she spoke, she struggled to walk forward, but as soon as her foot touched the ground, a piercing pain shot through her, and her body uncontrollably fell to one side. Luckily, Xia Rong... Prepared for this, he scooped her up in his arms and said, "I'll take you to the hospital." Zhou Xiaohui was suddenly thrown into a strange but warm embrace, her face instantly turning as red as a tomato. Rubbing her sore nose, Zhou Xiaohui coughed twice and said, "Take me to the factory to ask for leave first. I need to tell Xia Liang, otherwise, if someone has something to say about it later, Xia Liang will be in trouble." Xia Rong thought to himself, "What a kind and good girl. Even though I'm so badly injured, she's still worried about whether her friend will be in trouble."
Xia Rong escorted Zhou Xiaohui to the garment factory gate. Zhou Xiaohui refused Xia Rong's offer to take her inside: "Brother Xia, you go ahead and do your work. I'm so sorry to have taken up your time and troubled you to take me back." Xia Rong, who was just going to pick up goods he had arranged to meet someone near Zhou Xiaohui's house, said: "It's no trouble at all. I didn't have anything to do anyway. Go ahead, I'll take you to the hospital after you've taken leave." Zhou Xiaohui hurriedly said: "How could I accept this, Brother Xia?" Xia Rong said: "Hurry up and go in, you're already almost half an hour late." After Zhou Xiaohui entered the factory, the incident of asking Xia Liang for leave that day happened. So when Xia Liang said he would take her to the hospital, she was very afraid that Xia Liang would see her brother. How would she explain that she had had such intimate physical contact with her best friend's brother, whom she was meeting for the first time?
As Zhou Xiaohui exited the factory gate, she saw Xia Rong standing under a tree waiting for her. His long legs and elegant posture made him appear before her. He pushed his bicycle towards her, and at that moment, Zhou Xiaohui felt a sudden flutter in her heart. Lost in thought, Xia Rong was already upon her. "Get on," he said, "I'll take you to the hospital." He then bent down and swept Zhou Xiaohui into a princess carry, placing her on the back of the bicycle before straddling her. "Hold on tight, we're about to go." Zhou Xiaohui smiled shyly at his retreating figure, slowly reaching out to wrap her arms around his strong waist. Xia Rong felt the soft touch against his waist and almost fell into the ditch, but thankfully his driving skills were good enough that he quickly pulled back on the handlebars and continued riding. Only he knew how fast his heart was beating and how happy he was.
After getting his medicine treated at the hospital, Xia Rong took Zhou Xiaohui home. When Zhou's mother saw her daughter's injury and learned what had happened, she thanked Xia Rong profusely and insisted he stay for dinner. Xia Rong feigned reluctance but then sat in the living room and chatted with Zhou's mother: "Comrade Xia, how old are you this year? Where do you work? I must write a thank-you letter to your workplace." Xia Rong put down his cup, sat up straight, and replied, "Auntie, I just turned twenty-one this year. I have a rural household registration and don't have a job." Zhou's mother's breath hitched. This young man was handsome and seemed quite good. She had thought that since he was helpful, he must be a good person, and she could trust him to introduce her daughter to him. But if he didn't have a job, she couldn't let her daughter suffer with him. After a few more polite exchanges, Xia Rong clearly sensed that Zhou's mother's attitude had cooled somewhat, but he didn't pay much attention. Xia Rong realized that staying any longer would only make things more awkward for him and Zhou's mother, so he stood up to say goodbye, "Auntie, if Xiaohui has nothing else to say, I'll be going now. I have an appointment with a friend, so I won't be having dinner here. I'll visit again another time." He was about to leave when Zhou Xiaohui caught up with him and stopped him, saying, "Brother Xia, I'm sorry, my mom... she..." "It's alright, Xiaohui, I understand her. I don't have a job right now, so I can't prove anything to your aunt, but believe me, I will definitely make sure you have a good life." Zhou Xiaohui nodded, "Yes, I believe you." The two clasped hands, their hearts in sync. "Oh, I see," Xia Liang said with a mysterious expression, "I was wondering when you two started dating behind my back."
After the four finished dinner, Zhou Xiaohui suggested going to the movies. Xia Rong and Xia Liang had come on a date, and watching a movie was an essential part of their date. After Xia Liang agreed, she turned to Gu Yanxiao and asked, "Comrade Gu, do you have time?" Gu Yanxiao was on vacation at home, and going to the movies with Xia Liang meant that even if he had other plans, he would have to cancel them. He nodded and smiled, "I'm free, let's go together." When the four arrived at the county cinema, it was still early, so they wandered around the area for a while before heading to the cinema around the time the movie was about to start. Gu Yanxiao bought snacks and soda at the entrance, handed them to everyone, and then they all went into the screening room.
It was quite late when the four of them came out of the movie. Gu Yanxiao said to Xia Rong, "Brother Xia, you go and take Comrade Zhou home. I'll take Xiao Liang home." Actually, he wanted to call him brother-in-law more. Xia Rong sized Gu Yanxiao up like a thief, but Xia Liang couldn't stand it anymore and said, "Brother, you take Sister Xiaohui home. Don't worry about me." After making sure Xia Liang was alright, Xia Rong told Gu Yanxiao, "Please take my sister home for me. Thank you, Comrade Gu." Gu Yanxiao smiled and glanced at Xia Liang, "Don't worry! I'll get her home safely." And so, the four of them split up and headed towards the girl's house.
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