C12 (1/2)

”What's wrong?” Qiao Yining had already changed into his personal clothes. Taking off his white coat, he was also a gentle and handsome man.

Jane shook her head and followed Qiao Yuning into the garage.

The two of them went to the Italian restaurant, where they took their seats and ordered their meals.

”I heard from my aunt that you were an outstanding student in Spain in your elective class?”

”Mm, excuse me.” Jane giggled shyly, embarrassed by her mother's obvious praise for her.

For a moment, she did not know what to say. She was most afraid of the awkward silence, so she pointed at the tasty fruit on the table and asked, ”Do you like tasty fruits too?” Very few people like to eat tallow fruit. ”

”I've stayed in the ocean before, and I wasn't used to it in the beginning, but after I got used to it, I couldn't change it.” He bared his white teeth and poured two more drinks for both of them.

”Cheers.”

The young doctor laughed and chatted with the wind, and they got along just like the warm spring wind. It was very comfortable.

Ring Ring...

The bell rang. Jane picked it up and took a look. It was Gu Chen.

”Hello.”

”Have you eaten?” The man's voice on the other end of the line was a little husky.

”I'm eating.” Jane had to answer unnaturally.

”With whom?”

Jane, not daring to look at Dr. Qiao, whispered, ”Friend.”

Gu Chen didn't ask any more questions. After a few simple words with him, she hung up.

When he put down the phone, Qiao Yining was still smiling: ”Boyfriend?”

”No.” Jane shook her head. ”I don't have a boyfriend.”

Qiao Yining seemed to be relieved, his eyes full of mirth as he toasted her, ”It's my honor to be your friend.”

Jane didn't know what to answer, so she could only reply, ”Oh.”

She felt a little full and saw that Qiao Yifan had also put down his knife and fork, hastily waving them to pay for the bill.

Qiao Yining naturally wouldn't allow her to spend money. He stopped her in his tracks as he said, ”This is a man's patent, whether you are Jane or not.”

He meant to keep Jane from feeling pressured, whether it was colleagues or friends, but Jane didn't think so. ”No, you helped us so much, I want to treat you to a meal to thank you, that's what I should do.”

Qiao Yining still shook his head. He handed the card to the waiter and turned to smile at her: ”Then I'll remember. Next time, Miss Jane will treat me to a meal.”

Next time? Okay, Jane nodded.

”Where are you going this afternoon?” It was still early.

”No, I need to buy something.”