3. Doctor Wei’s Small Gift

4.

There were only the two of us in the elevator, with an arm’s length apart.

Both of us stared at the gap in front of the elevator doors.

The atmosphere was somewhat tense, a bit awkward, a bit uncertain, and I could even feel my heartbeat gradually speeding up.

It’s really frustrating, living for twenty-six years, experiencing this kind of feeling for the first time.

Is this the legendary “spring heart awakening”… no, is it “heart racing”?

After two seconds, the elevator opened again, and a middle-aged lady holding a child entered.

Huh? Did we arrive so quickly?

The display still showed the number “1.”

… My goodness, neither of us pressed the elevator button.

Back to the fourth floor, Wei Nanlin and I walked side by side. Suddenly, he turned his head and asked, “Are you in sales? Or a wedding officiant?”

“…” I lowered my head and glanced at this exaggerated outfit I was wearing today, “You’ve misunderstood, my mom bought this for me. I don’t usually dress like this.”

You see, if a doctor is this casual, I’d just wear a hoodie and sweatpants. You can imagine how I was sitting upright to avoid wrinkling the suit while driving just now.

Too difficult.

This time, we entered from the north entrance. I pointed in the direction of the bald guy and explained, “I didn’t know this place had two entrances. When I came in from the other side, I could only see that angle.”

“I didn’t know there were two entrances either,” Wei Nanlin glanced at the bald guy and laughed, “So you’re leaving disappointed?”

The bald guy was busy nibbling on a chicken wing. When he saw me gesturing towards him, he blinked innocently and gave me a “do you know me?” expression. I quickly withdrew my arm and turned to Wei Nanlin, “If it were you, would you be disappointed?”

Wei Nanlin looked at the bald guy who was engrossed in his food and answered quite gently, “There might be a bit of an impact.”

I chuckled and asked, “So, in your mind, what do I look like?”

Wei Nanlin didn’t hesitate for a moment, “Pretty much like now, clean and cultured.”

Oh no.

Or 2, in reality, being clean and cultured is an image I’ve carefully constructed!

My mom often says I’m sloppy, lacking ambition, other than being talkative, I’m useless.

“Is that your ideal type then?” I pressed further.

“Actually, I don’t have a fixed ideal type,” Wei Nanlin pulled out a chair for me very gentlemanly.

“I don’t like to confine the future or the future partner to a set of predefined criteria. Everything can change. As people’s experiences and horizons broaden, their minds and bodies also undergo constant changes. The difference between me ten years ago and now is significant, and I’ve become more accepting. So, when it comes to love, I’m more open to chance. If I meet someone interesting and we get along, I’ll try to develop things slowly.”

Ah…

This man really knows how to talk, while all I can manage is: “Me too.”

Wei Nanlin laughed again.

His eyes were large, and his demeanor was kind. When he smiled, it made me think of a colleague’s Samoyed dog. His smile was infectious and especially comforting.

Just a glance, and my mood improved.

I confessed honestly, “Actually, I’m quite a homebody on regular days, a bit lazy too. Also, my mom says I talk too much, so I might not be exactly how you imagined.”

“Human nature tends to be lazy; that’s not a problem. And I think when you talk a lot, you must be quite cute.”

Quite, cute, oh my god, I might be falling for him!

Why do you speak so well in person, but in our WeChat chats, you sound like a robotic customer service from an online store!

5.

There was still a business-sized file folder placed at the corner of the window-side booth.

“Is that yours?” I asked.

“Yes,” Wei Nanlin nodded.

I took my seat, “Just casually putting it here, you’re not afraid of losing it?”

“I left in a hurry earlier and didn’t think about it. But it’s not anything valuable.”

Just as he finished speaking, he pulled out a small square box from the bag, tied with a blue satin ribbon.

Wei Nanlin pushed it towards me with both hands, “A little gift for you.”

“Ah! Thank you! You’re so thoughtful!” As I accepted it, I felt a little guilty, “I didn’t prepare a small gift…”

“It’s okay, I decided to buy this at the last minute as well.”

“Hehe, thank you.” I excitedly untied the ribbon. Inside was a navy blue sleep mask.

A colleague of mine has bought this little thing before; it can be heated and applied to the eyes. It’s supposed to be quite comfortable and can help alleviate eye fatigue.

But…

“Why did you think of giving me this?”

Wei Nanlin said, “Your mom told me that your biggest hobby is sleeping in.”

!!!!!!!!!!!

Mrs. Wang He Miao! Do you really enjoy setting your son up like this!

Why didn’t you tell him that my biggest hobby is picking up money!