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On the way home, Xu Jingnian opened the car music system, ready to play a song, but suddenly seemed to remember something and glanced back at me. In the end, he chose to turn on the radio to listen to the news.
Throughout the journey, he suddenly became quite talkative.
"Are they treating you well?"
I rested my head on my hand, looking out at the scenery while contemplating what time the new song would be released tonight. Without much thought, I replied, "They are great. I can't cook, so they've been making meals for me these past few years."
"I cook very well too."
"You cook well..."
I initially wanted to say that his cooking skills had nothing to do with me. But then I realized that might come off as rude. I quickly bit my tongue and rephrased my response: "Well, your partner is in for a treat."
"I'll have the chance to cook for you."
He replied politely.
"That can't be right. Speaking of which, I still owe you a meal."
"Does that still count?"
"Of course it does! As long as Doctor Xu wants it, I can treat you anytime."
Xu Jingnian smiled, but his eyes didn't reflect the same joy; he casually said, "What if those at your place don't like it?"
"The two of them? They won't mind. They can't wait for me to start dating so they won't have to deal with me every day."
"You don't have a boyfriend?"
Xu Jingnian's grip on the steering wheel tightened noticeably, and I could see his knuckles turning white.
"Do I look like someone who has one?"
"Then why is there... in that bag of apples?"
Mentioning the apples made me slap my thigh; I almost forgot about that! To avoid him overthinking it, I decided it was better to explain directly. So I told him honestly:
"Honestly, it's a bit embarrassing. That bag of fruit was taken from a friend's house; they bought those things and forgot to take them out."
Xu Jingnian seemed more composed than I expected and simply shifted the topic lightly.
"So, are you free tonight? Let's have dinner together."
After finishing dinner and returning home, it was nearly midnight. He walked slowly in sync with my steps along the path in the community.
Just before we parted ways, I suddenly whispered to him, "Xu Jingnian, are you free tomorrow night?" Tomorrow is my birthday.
Under the dim streetlight, he smiled shyly, his voice warm and gentle: "I am."
After getting home, I reorganized my new song and released it right at midnight.
As soon as the clock struck twelve, I welcomed my 28th birthday. Just as I was about to exit the music app, I received my first comment.
X: "Happy Birthday! Wishing you good health."
This was a very genuine blessing to me. I have always remembered this X; there has been a comment from him under every one of my songs. His comments were sincere and passionate, telling the story of his long-standing unrequited love over the years.
I had to admit that his story provided me with a lot of inspiration for composing music. I smiled knowingly and replied: "Wishing you all the best too."
At noon, my best friend asked me, "Are you going to the high school reunion tonight?"
I wasn't very close with my high school classmates, but since my best friend was going, she wanted me to accompany her. Because I wasn't familiar with everyone, I focused on eating.
During the meal, someone suddenly mentioned "Xu Jingnian." The conversation began to center around him.
"He’s quite a prominent figure; who doesn’t know him? Handsome and academically excellent."
"Yeah, back then a bunch of people followed him to Beijing for school."
"I heard he works at Kexin's family's hospital; is that true, Kexin?"
Chen Kexin is our class beauty, from a prestigious medical family with excellent financial conditions; she studied performing arts and went to a university in Beijing.
"Being close to the water means getting the moonlight first, Kexin; have your dad set it up; it would be a piece of cake."
"I thought you two matched well back in high school."
"I remember Xu Jingnian used to come to our class often; was it just to see you when you returned from your Art Examination?"
Surrounded by everyone, Chen Kexin became quite embarrassed: "Oh, everyone, don't say that. Jing Nian has never said he came to see me."
"Besides, there were others from our class who returned from the Art Examination, right? Gu Ti was one of them too."
When I was mentioned, everyone fell silent, dozens of eyes turning to me as I peeled shrimp.
I forced a smile and waved the shrimp at everyone.
"Impossible, Xu Shen probably hasn't even met someone like Gu Ti."
"Exactly, and Xu Shen works at Kexin's hospital; isn't that obvious?"
"Kexin, if you two get married, don't forget to invite us for a drink!"
My best friend wanted to speak for me, so I stuffed a shrimp into her mouth.
"Just focus on eating well and stop showing off."
When the gathering ended, my best friend and I were waiting for her boyfriend to pick us up.
Chen Kexin also mentioned that someone was coming to pick her up.
Someone asked, "Is it Xu Jingnian?"
Chen Kexin smiled shyly, neither confirming nor denying it.
My best friend leaned in and whispered to me, "What a green tea."
I comforted her: "Drinking too much green tea can cause insomnia; let's not indulge."
Before long, a Rolls-Royce stopped at the hotel entrance.
The window slowly rolled down, revealing Xu Jingnian's face mingling with the night.
The crowd instantly began to whisper among themselves.
"Get in the car."
Chen Kexin went to open the back door, but Xu Jingnian said, "Sit in the passenger seat."
Some classmates nearby commented, "This definitely means she's his girlfriend; sitting in the passenger seat."
"Xu Jingnian makes so much money as a doctor? Driving a Rolls now."
"The director's son-in-law; what do you think?"
...
Before the window rolled up, Xu Jingnian and I exchanged a glance from afar.
I quickly looked away.
Best Friend's Sharp Tongue:
"He really has a girlfriend? And he lied to you about being single? Damn, what a jerk! You almost fell for it!"
"Don't be sad, babe. Just think of it as your boyfriend studying for his PhD in Germany who bought a ticket, only to be notified last minute that his PhD has been postponed."
"It's okay, the next one will be better."
I reminded her, "We haven't even had a proper conversation yet. Luckily, I realized it quickly."
As soon as I entered the community gate, I saw Xu Jingnian standing there.
When he saw me, he walked over quickly.
I couldn't help but frown and quickened my pace to walk past him.
"Gu Ti."
He called out to me.
"Weren't you taking your girlfriend home? Back so soon?"
"I had to socialize with the hospital leadership tonight. The director got drunk and threw up all over the back seat. The designated driver couldn't come conveniently, so I helped him drive the car out to pick up his daughter. Once the designated driver arrives, I’ll just take a taxi back myself."
"Why didn't you let them drive you back together? It's pretty expensive to take a taxi from there to here."
"It's not expensive; I was worried I wouldn't make it in time."
"Make it in time for what?"
"I was afraid I wouldn't catch up with your speed getting home; I wanted to arrive before you."
"You're a bit childish."
Xu Jingnian smiled shyly and said, "I'll walk you home."
"It's only five hundred meters; I can walk by myself."
He followed behind me, saying, "Even five hundred meters deserves a ride."
The elevator went straight to the 16th floor before he pressed the button for the 15th floor.
"What I fear most is missing your birthday. Happy Birthday, Gu Ti."
Before the elevator doors closed, he handed me a gift along with his wishes.
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