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Chapter 397 How could you tell that by touching it?

He's not stupid. Although college students haven't graduated yet and may lack emotional intelligence, he doesn't have any intellectual problems.

Although his IQ wasn't as high as Liu Ruyan's or Miss Yuan's, he was still passable as an ordinary person.

Without Professor Mu's explanation, he wouldn't have even realized that there was anything special about the things he brought yesterday.

You can't visit someone empty-handed; the only difference is that I brought a bit more stuff yesterday.

As for cigarettes, alcohol, and tea, Liu Ruyan brought them when she visited his home before, and even his cousin Su He's family received some. He was only visiting this time to pay his respects and to return the favor, so he didn't think much of it.

But after Professor Mu's analysis, Lin Mo realized that the things he brought yesterday were the most standard gifts for visiting someone's home in Jiangning.

Not only is it up to standard, but it's also quite high-class. At least for an ordinary family, this gift is considered luxurious.

Two bottles of wine, two cartons of cigarettes, and two boxes of tea are essential items for home delivery, and the quantity cannot be used to place an order.

The remaining items, such as the Poria cocos cake, were tonics prepared for the mother-in-law. Pastries were essential, mainly to show respect, while fruits were used as garnishes.

Moreover, each item is in pairs, firstly to symbolize good things coming in pairs, and secondly to represent that it is a gift for the bride's parents.

This is clearly no longer within the scope of ordinary friends. In addition, Liu Ruyan's attitude towards him, and even the fact that she can stay overnight at his residence, cannot be explained by a classmate or younger brother.

Even when connecting the events between the two of them, Lin Mo suddenly realized that his relationship with Liu Ruyan could no longer be explained by simply being classmates or brothers.

Looking back on his past experiences, he didn't even realize when the relationship between the two of them started to change. It was all very inexplicable, yet it naturally led to where it is now.

He himself did not deliberately think in that direction, nor did he take any action. From his perspective, Liu Ruyan did not seem to do anything deliberately either.

If there was any ambiguity or intimacy between the two, it seemed to be only the massage Liu Ruyan gave him during her menstrual period.

Although he couldn't figure out when their relationship started to change, he knew that it hadn't suddenly become like this, nor had it been going on for just a day or two.

This is what makes Liu Ruyan, with her high intelligence, so terrifying. If she wanted to, she could infiltrate silently and even change a relationship.

After being reminded by Professor Mu, Lin Mo became somewhat absent-minded, occasionally drifting into a daze.

"I've met your boyfriend, he's a good one. What does your family do? You've already visited their home, shouldn't you bring him home to meet your parents during winter break?" Professor Mu said with a smile, sipping the tea Lin Mo had brewed.

Although Lin Mo was a little distracted, he didn't stop making tea, though his movements were a bit distorted.

Fortunately, this isn't a competition or an exam, so as long as the movements don't affect the taste, or rather, Professor Mu, being an outsider, wouldn't be able to tell the difference.

"Your family is in business, right? As for winter break, we'll see. There's still plenty of time, no rush," Lin Mo said, somewhat at a loss.

He wasn't afraid of dating, he was just a little nervous. If they really started dating, how would he get along with Liu Ruyan? How would he explain it to her cousin?

Of course, these are all minor issues. The key problem is that he doesn't know how to move forward with this relationship. Should he just say it directly? What if there's a misunderstanding? How awkward would that be! Besides, they're currently cooperating on a restaurant. If he confesses and it doesn't work out, wouldn't they lose even the chance to be friends?
But if he didn't take any action and just stayed in the current state, he felt a little uncomfortable. Before Professor Mu pointed it out, he hadn't thought about it much, but now the facts were right in front of him, leaving him no choice but to think about it.

That's how people are; bystanders see things more clearly. From an outsider's perspective, if this happened to Director Wang or Sister Chuan, they would have a million ways to handle it or come up with a reason. But when it happens to them, they easily become anxious and indecisive.

"What do you mean 'it's still early'? It's already November. After this month, there will be two more months until winter vacation, and then the Chinese New Year won't be far away."

If you hadn't met her parents yet, that would be one thing, but how can you meet her parents and then not let her come to your house?

It's good to meet sooner rather than later. You can get married as soon as possible after graduation. You don't seem to mind, but I think your boyfriend is probably older than you. That girl can't afford to wait.

"The only difficulty is that the girl is from a good family, so you'll be under a lot of pressure in the future!" Professor Mu sighed.

Lin Mo was her student, and in her eyes, Lin Mo was perfect in every way. But in today's society, when it comes to marriage, work, income, car, house and dowry have to be made public, and even matching social status is important.

The key issue is that Lin Mo hasn't graduated yet, and it's unclear what her future job will be like. As for the startup Lin Mo mentioned last time, she doesn't know the specifics and therefore can't comment on it.

And so, the two chatted idly in the living room, Lin Mo mechanically repeating the action of brewing tea, not even noticing that the tea leaves in the teacup had become bitter.

Twenty minutes later, Professor Li and Director Wang came out of the study, with Director Wang holding a prescription in his hand.

"Xiao Lin, why didn't your classmate come this time? Come and see him next time. He's even more frail. Xiao Wang's health has improved quite a bit recently," Professor Li said as soon as he came out.

Upon hearing this, Lin Mo snapped out of his daze and chuckled, "That guy is incredibly lazy. I called him today, but he didn't get up. If nothing unexpected happens, he stayed up all night again."

"That won't do. You have to tell him that staying up late will weaken his body in every way. If he doesn't take it seriously when he's young, he'll ruin even a healthy person in the long run," Professor Li said, shaking his head.

Clearly, he has encountered many patients who do not follow medical advice. As a doctor, he is powerless to help them, after all, he is only a practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine, not a god.

"Okay, I'll give him a heads-up when I get back!" Lin Mo nodded.

At this moment, Director Wang also said his goodbyes: "Old Mo, well, I need to go to the Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital to get some medicine. You have other things to do."

"Okay, you go ahead, you drive the car, I'll take the subway back later!" Lin Mo said.

Wang Chu did not notice the change in him, and then bid farewell to the two professors and left on his own.

Just as Lin Mo thought that Professor Li was going to test his recent study progress, Professor Li sat down opposite him, put his hand on Lin Mo's wrist as he was about to make tea, and directly grasped his pulse.

"Hmm~ I'm a bit restless, and my liver fire is too strong. Wait a minute, what have you been eating lately? Why is your kidney energy getting stronger and stronger? You've got a fake girlfriend, haven't you?" Professor Li said with a surprised look.

Lin Mo: ? ? ?
How can you tell by touching this?

(End of this chapter)