allonlinenovel Chapter 287 Flirting Without Realizing It
Chapter 287 Flirting Without Realizing It
Chu Xiao went to his study to work, so Hua Lan had no choice but to stay in the living room and wait for him to finish so he could take her back to school.
It's just a sofa cushion; she can make it perfectly.
Hua Lan thought to herself, "I'm going to see if anyone has shared their experiences online, so I can learn from theirs."
However, when she picked up her phone, she discovered that Xiaoyue had sent her many messages.
An Xiaoyue: [If you're not in the dorm, whose house are you at? Did you rent a place to live on your own?]
Hua Lan looked up at the ceiling, wondering how to tell Xiao Yue about it.
She and Xiaoyue were best friends who could talk about anything, so naturally she couldn't lie to her.
I'm at Chu Xiao's house. I just got back to Beijing today, and he picked me up as soon as I got off the plane. There's something I need to explain, and it's more convenient to talk about it in person.
After typing, Hua Lan carefully checked the text to make sure there were no typos before clicking send.
A moment later, An Xiaoyue's reply popped up.
Oh~
With just a single word and a tail symbol from An Xiaoyue, Hua Lan could already picture her meaningful smile and gaze.
Hua Lan quickly typed: See you tomorrow.
Then I put my phone away.
It seems like everyone thinks that Chu Xiao likes her.
She could also sense a different kind of emotion from some of Chu Xiao's small details and unintentional glances.
However, whenever she had such thoughts, something would always happen to shatter her bubble of happiness.
As time went on, she gradually stopped hoping for it.
She liked Chu Xiao, but Chu Xiao had his own things to do and wasn't in the mood for romance.
Then, she would no longer be overly persistent in following in his footsteps.
She should work hard and not neglect her studies even while doing an internship.
You should seize the time to review the books and gradually build up your foundation.
Just like Xiaoyue said, it's okay to take it slow. As long as you keep going and persevere, you will always become better and better.
Hua Lan made up her mind, and she gave up on her original plan to make sofa cushions.
I'll do it when I have time or when I'm resting; consider it a way to de-stress.
Now, it's time to take a good look at the books, find out the common and frequently occurring diseases in obstetrics and gynecology, and review them carefully.
Hua Lan acted on her idea immediately, taking out the birthday gift Chu Xiao had given her: a tablet computer.
I opened the electronic textbook and began to review and take notes diligently.
The orange lighting added a touch of warmth to the otherwise cold space. From a distance, it looked no different from any other home.
In the study, Chu Xiao was taking an online class with his new teacher.
He doesn't have a background in business administration or economics, so learning new knowledge is indeed quite difficult for him.
Fortunately, he's quick-witted and it wasn't too difficult for him to grasp the concepts.
The online teacher lectured diligently, and he took notes attentively.
In the living room, Hua Lan lay on the sofa, chewing Big Bubble Gum while studying on a tablet, writing and drawing with a stylus pen and marking important points with different colored highlighters.
The two of them studied in their own areas without disturbing each other.
The sounds of children laughing and playing downstairs drifted in from time to time through the window, and the aroma of food filled the air.
And then there's someone's kid upstairs, who started doing shamanistic rituals.
Various sounds mingled together, and for a moment, the atmosphere of life filled Chu Xiao's lonely space.
After finishing his economics class online, Chu Xiao took off his headphones and tidied his desk.
Only when he saw everything perfectly square and orderly did he leave the study with satisfaction.
As I walked out, I saw the orchids lying on the sofa in long, flat rows.
This kid!
Chu Xiao's originally cheerful gaze suddenly darkened, his breathing became unsteady, and his Adam's apple bobbed uncontrollably.
He turned abruptly and went to the dressing room.
It must be because I haven't been exercising enough lately that my hormones are so out of control. I have to go for a 10-kilometer run tonight.
When Chu Xiao returned, he was carrying a small, thin blanket.
With a gentle toss, it landed on Hua Lan's bare legs, obscuring all the spring light.
"Ok?"
Hua Lan, who was engrossed in her book, suddenly felt a gust of wind blow by.
Turning her head, she noticed a large piece of dark green fabric draped over her legs.
She looked at the culprit, puzzled, and said, "I'm not cold, you don't need to cover me up."
Chu Xiao licked his parched lips and looked out the window. "How are you? It's getting dark. I'll take you back to school."
"I'll just read a book and pack up, then we can leave now." Hua Lan propped herself up and sat up.
The Big Bubble Gum in my mouth has lost its flavor, but I'm a little reluctant to part with it.
She hadn't eaten Big Bubble Gum for over ten years, and if it weren't for the child sitting next to her on the plane sharing it, she would have forgotten about this fun snack.
Hua Lan was struggling internally, completely oblivious to her exposed thighs.
Her skin was different from his, who had trained for many years. She had fair skin, slender calves, and full thighs. I really wanted to pinch her hard.
"Mwah~"
The commotion, neither too loud nor too soft, startled Chu Xiao, causing his thoughts to vanish instantly.
On Hua Lan's full, glossy lips, there was a pink thing stuck to it.
It turned out that the bubble gum she blew had popped.
She stuck out her tongue, gathered all the bubble gum stuck to her lips, and prepared to blow another one.
Those full lips, so alluring, their pink and plump appearance seemed to invite him to come forward and savor their beauty.
Even without being conscious, Chu Xiao's body reacted instinctively, following his brain's lead.
"Sigh~"
A searing pain shot through his knee, and he felt guilty, too ashamed to touch the spot where he had bumped into the coffee table.
Realizing what he was thinking, Chu Xiao was so frightened that he ran to the entrance hall, telling Hua Lan, "You get ready and come downstairs, I'm going to throw out the trash first."
Hua Lan stopped playing with her bubble gum and sped up her tidying up, saying, "Wait for me, I'll be done soon."
The next second, the sound of the door closing came.
"What's Chu Xiao doing? Are you in such a hurry to throw away the trash? I haven't even spat out my chewing gum yet!"
Chu Xiao took the trash bag away, so she had to put the chewing gum in a tissue and put it in her bag, planning to find a trash can to throw it away later.
Hua Lan quickly packed her things and went upstairs, then slung her bag over her shoulder and went to catch up with Chu Xiao.
The cute but inexperienced Hua Lan had no idea that just because of her bare leg and the action of blowing bubble gum, she could completely shatter Chu Xiao's proud self-control.
Chu Xiao had a long face the whole way.
Seeing that Hua Lan had placed her schoolbag on her lap and hadn't revealed anything inappropriate, his expression softened.
When the car arrived at the gate of Beijing Medical College, Hua Lan sensed that he was in a bad mood, probably because his work in the study had not gone well.
She comforted Chu Xiao, "Don't work too hard. Take your time, you'll get the hang of it eventually. I'm going back to my dorm now. Thank you for bringing me back."
Hua Lan spoke, preparing to open the door and leave.
"Wait a minute," Chu Xiao called out to her.
"what's up?"
"You're not allowed to wear skirts anymore." Chu Xiao said this almost in a commanding tone.
"It's so hot in Cangshan, if I don't wear a skirt, what should I wear?"
Hana Ran's gaze fell on the cherry blossom pink dress.
"Besides, you bought this dress for me, so why can't I wear it anymore?"
Hua Lan didn't understand.
Chu Xiao was speechless, but still managed to come up with a whole bunch of reasons.
"The weather in Beijing is freezing, and also... you've grown taller, this skirt is a bit short, I'll buy you a new one in the summer."
Hua Lan tugged at her skirt; it wasn't short at all, it covered her knees.
"You're not allowed to wear this anymore!" Seeing her hesitant and regretful expression, Chu Xiao had to emphasize again, "If you like wearing skirts, you should dress more maturely, after all, you work at a hospital."
Hua Lan thought about it and realized that made sense.
"okay, I get it."
His attitude was decent, and Chu Xiao let him go with satisfaction. "Go back to your dorm."
"Okay, drive carefully and don't think about work."
"Hmm." Chu Xiao stared straight ahead and replied stiffly.
Seeing that he was under so much pressure, Hua Lan stopped dawdling, got out of the car, and closed the door.