565 Cultivating Feelings (2/2)

Xiu looked at the drink in her hand and said, ”Don't! He had lactose intolerance. He can't drink that flavored milk. Just give him salt soda water.”

”Yes! Yes, I'm his fan. I read it in an interview of his.” Xiu heaved of sigh of relief when Ying gave her a way out herself. Otherwise, she really didn't know how to explain how she knew about his lactose intolerance when this was supposed to be their very first meeting.

Ying brought the salt soda water to Bohai who happily chugged it down. ”You aren't gonna help her?” he asked looking over to Xiu's side and realized that she had been looking at him. As he frowned, Xiu was startled and smiled sheepishly before paying attention to her work.

”She doesn't need help,” said Ying. ”That's what she said to me.”

”She said and you agreed to not help? What kind of a sister are you?” He was talking righteously when... ”Ouch! Why did you hit me?”

”Don't preach!”

”Oh.”

Ying had just taken out her phone when it rang, ”What is it? Did you find what I asked for?” Listening for a moment, she abruptly stood up and said, ”Alright! I'll be right there then!”

Han Bohai also stood up as he asked, ”Are you leaving? Where are you going? What about my lunch?”

Ying patted his head saying, ”Be a good boy! I have some important matters to attend. As for your lunch, Xiu will do her best.”

Han Bohai shook his head, ”You're not getting the point here. I'm not even familiar with your sister. Isn't it weird to stay here without you?”

Ying called out to Xiu, ”Xiu! I have to get to an important meeting. Is it weird that he'd be staying for the meal without me?”

Xiu smiled at her and shook her head, ”It's not weird at all.”

”See? She doesn't mind at all. Besides, she loves feeding people.”

Han Bohai was still not okay with this turn of events. He could see that Xiu didn't mind but he did! He was feeling awkward for some reason. How was he supposed to stay without Ying here?

”Also, as my Trial Boyfriend, you should be working hard to impress the people involved in my life. I call her my little sister, shouldn't you be putting some effort into this?”

These words worked like a charm since Han Bohai's anxiousness was gone. She was right. To get close to Ying, he had to be close to the people she cared about. And where else will he find a chance like this?

”So, I'll see you after you come back,” said Ying. ”Have a safe journey.” With that, she left in a hurry. A part of her wanted to have this lunch with Han Bohai but she couldn't run from her work either. She had always prioritized her work over everything. She couldn't just change instantly.