[Ordinary Girl] My boyfriend's brothers are all very curious about me.

Lin Su had just finished sucking on the sweet candy, but the bitter taste was still there. She opened her mouth and said, "It's not that I'm moved, but he helped me, so I should be grateful to him, right?"

"I asked him to find the doctor, so if anyone should be grateful, it's me who should be grateful to him. You don't need to thank him privately." Zong Yan snorted and then said, "You should be thanking me."

Lin Su blinked and hummed in agreement. "I understand."

Traditional Chinese medicine is hard to drink, but Lin Su is always able to endure it. After drinking it a few more times, she can finish it in one go, and the heavy responsibility of decocting the medicine is handed over to Aunt Zhang.

Zongyan went on a business trip yesterday. I don't know if it's because he doesn't like the smell of Chinese medicine. He's particularly sensitive to the smell and gags every time he smells it.

Lin Su suggested sleeping in separate rooms from him, but he refused. It was perfect since he was away on a business trip.

This winter was better than Lin Su had imagined. There was heating everywhere, even at the school where she had classes, so she didn't feel cold at all.

Since Zongyan wasn't home, Lin Su didn't want to go home so early, so she found a study room with fewer people and started doing her homework.

She was very focused. When she finished her homework and looked up, she saw the figure sitting in front of her. She was stunned for a moment. When did he arrive?

Shao Huaizhi noticed her gaze, smiled and turned around, gesturing towards the door with his eyes. Lin Su was just about to go home, so she packed her schoolbag and went out with him.

"Have you experienced any adverse reactions after taking the medicine?" Shao Huaizhi asked with concern as they descended the stairs.

"No, it seems to contain calming ingredients, and I'm sleeping better now." Lin Su had already felt the benefits, but she wasn't sure if it was just her imagination.

"You didn't secretly spit it out, did you?" Shao Huaizhi turned his head and glanced at her.

"Of course not." Lin Su shook her head and whispered, "It's so expensive, I can't bear to throw up."

Shao Huaizhi chuckled lightly, "It's good that you're not vomiting. Eating on time is good for your health."

"Okay." The two reached the fork in the road, and Lin Su said, "Then I'll go home first."

"If you're not in a hurry, how about we have a meal together?" Shao Huaizhi invited.

Lin Su was already grateful to him, and he had invited her to dinner before she had even treated him. She looked up and said, "I'll treat you to dinner today."

Shao Huaizhi didn't argue with her. He smiled and said, "Okay."

They went to a restaurant near the school, but instead of going to a private room upstairs, they found a window seat on the first floor.

This put Lin Su at ease. She handed the menu to Shao Huaizhi, who asked her about her preferences while ticking off the boxes. They quickly finished selecting their choices.

As the waiter left with the menu, Shao Huaizhi, pouring water, casually asked, "Does Zongyan dislike the smell of Chinese medicine?"

"He feels uncomfortable after smelling it." Lin Su pursed her lips. Zong Yan always reacted even more strongly to the medicine than she did.

"I can tell. I remember once when he was a child, he vomited as soon as he smelled Chinese medicine," Shao Huaizhi said.

Lin Su exclaimed, "Ah! He's never liked it since he was little."

"Yes," Shao Huaizhi smiled, "Look how much he loves you."

Lin Su's eyes flashed, and she lowered her head, looking somewhat shy. Shao Huaizhi continued, "But he's probably avoiding you this time on a business trip."

Lin Su nodded silently.

When the food was served, Shao Huaizhi put some food on her plate and said, "Eat up."

Lin Su ate with her head down. Shao Huaizhi asked her some questions about her studies. His topics today were all very serious, and he didn't mention anyone else.

His voice was naturally gentle, and when he spoke slowly, it carried a hint of tenderness. As he chatted about some interesting things, Lin Su gradually relaxed.

After the meal, she felt that she had made a true friend.

After finishing their meal, Lin Su went to pay the bill, and Shao Huaizhi didn't try to take it from her. He stood at the restaurant entrance with her bag, waiting for her. His tall and serene figure stood out prominently at the entrance.

After a while, a woman dressed in white came out, took her bag from his hand, waved goodbye to him.

Lin Su jogged forward, leaving the heated room. It was still quite cold outside. Suddenly, footsteps came from behind her, and Shao Huaizhi called out to her.

"Don't take the subway, I've called a car for you," he said.

Lin Su tucked her neck into her turtleneck sweater and blinked. "No need, I..."

"I've already called them, they'll be here in five minutes." Shao Huaizhi told her to stand in the sheltered spot, and he stood in front of her to shield her from the wind.

"Why don't you stay in that apartment in Swan Bay?" he asked, looking down.

"Zongyan isn't home, and I'm scared to live alone." Lin Su felt that Shuijun Bay was her home.

"Aren't you afraid living in Shuijun Bay?" Shao Huaizhi looked at her. "It looks like there's going to be thunder and lightning tonight. You can find someone to keep you company."

Lin Su: "No need, I'm not afraid."

Shao Huaizhi smiled slightly. "I wasn't talking about me. Didn't you make a friend at school?"

Lin Su: "...No need, I'm not afraid."

"It's good that you're not afraid." The car arrived. Shao Huaizhi checked the license plate number, opened the back door, and helped Lin Su into the car. He bent down and said, "Remember to send me a message when you get home."

"Okay, goodbye." Lin Su waved, and the car drove away.

When she got home, she sent a message to Shao Huaizhi that she had arrived home, and also sent a few messages to Zong Yan.

The two chatted briefly, then Lin Su put down her phone to drink her medicine, which Aunt Zhang had prepared in advance and placed on the table for her.

After taking her medicine, Lin Su read for a while before preparing to go to sleep. That night, a thunderstorm really did occur, and she was awakened by a clap of thunder.

She sat up in bed, turned on the light, got out of bed, and drew back the curtains. The darkness outside seemed to have been illuminated by lightning.

Lin Su watched for a while, then drew the curtains, turned off the light, and went back to sleep.

I woke up to a clear blue sky; the sky, which had been overcast for a week, had finally cleared up again.

Lin Su fried eggs and bread herself, added some vegetables to make a simple sandwich, but she had just sat down at the table and taken a bite when the doorbell rang.

The voice was urgent. Lin Su put down the sandwich and went to the door. Through the video doorbell, she saw Sheng Qiming, who was supposed to be studying in the United States.

Lin Su hesitated for a moment before opening the door for him, and he immediately rushed in, saying, "Quickly close the door."

Sheng Qiming slammed the door shut, let out a sigh of exhaustion, and sat down on the stool in the entryway without any regard for appearances.

He looked like he had snuck out. Lin Su glanced at the video doorbell again, but no one was chasing him.

"I heard you were sick?" Sheng Qiming asked after he had rested.

Lin Su was surprised that he would ask this first, and after a moment of hesitation, she said, "No."

"Really? I heard you went to see a doctor." Sheng Qiming stood up, his eyes fixed on her. "Are you feeling unwell?"

"I'm just a little weak; some traditional Chinese medicine will help."

"Weak? Is it because of Zong Yan?" Sheng Qiming didn't dare to say the last sentence. He wanted to ask if Zong Yan had made her weak by absorbing yin and yang every day.

Doing this too frequently is also harmful to their health; they should do it in moderation!