Chapter 321 - 218: How Could Someone Be This Good?

Chapter 321: Chapter 218: How Could Someone Be This Good?

The group checked into the hotel and dropped their luggage off in their rooms.

They decided to grab a bite to eat at the hotel restaurant nearby.

After ordering, they waited for the food to arrive.

Jiang He and Shen Yu spent the whole time gazing into each other’s eyes, smiling from time to time.

It was as if the two of them had entered Gojo Satoru’s Infinite Void, their minds having no room for anyone else...

A waiter said, "Excuse me. Your Shredded Pork in Sweet Bean Sauce and Blanched Choy Sum."

That, at least, they heard.

Shen Yu picked up some shredded pork with her chopsticks for Jiang He.

Jiang He said softly, "Thanks~"

After he ate it, he poured a glass of water for Teacher Shen.

Teacher Shen smiled. "Thanks~"

Xu Juan was speechless. She could only look at Chen Hao.

Chen Hao was eating elegantly in small bites. Noticing Xu Juan’s gaze, he immediately put down his chopsticks and sat up straight.

"Um... The food at this hotel isn’t bad."

Xu Juan: "Mm."

When sitting across from a girl he likes, a guy can’t help but want to show off a little.

Chen Hao took the opportunity to start a conversation.

"Actually, before coming to the Capital City, our department was going crazy. The ER, you really see all sorts of people."

"You were involved too?"

"Of course. I’m studying under Dr. Zhao now, and I can even suture wounds on my own!"

"Impressive."

"It’s not just the hospital, either. The research project we’re on has a really tight schedule. Old Jiang sometimes has to go perform surgery, so we have to keep an eye on the lab ourselves."

"Can you guys handle it on your own?"

"Hehe, the day before yesterday, we managed a crucial step! Even Old Jiang praised us!"

"Is that so."

Xu Juan’s reply seemed perfunctory.

But in reality, she was observing Chen Hao.

’Meeting him in person... this young guy doesn’t seem completely immature.’

’At least when he talks about the hospital and the lab, he has a sense of focus.’

’Evaluation: a little bit charming.’

As Xu Juan was picking up some food, one of her chopsticks slipped and fell under the table.

She bent down to pick it up, and her gaze inadvertently swept under the table.

She saw Jiang He’s leg and Shen Yu’s leg pressed tightly together.

Xu Juan was speechless again.

’Are these two conjoined twins or something?’

’From the moment they met at the airport until now, some part of their bodies has always been touching!’

’Damn it, let’s see if you two can separate when you go to the bathroom!’

Ten minutes later, the meal was coming to an end.

Shen Yu called out to Xu Juan, "Come on, go to the restroom with me."

’So they do have to separate to go to the bathroom...’

After the two women left,

Jiang He asked Chen Hao, "Is everything arranged?"

Chen Hao: "It’s all set. The venue has a fantastic view, overlooking most of the Capital City’s nightscape. The flower shop confirmed they’ll deliver at three p.m. sharp tomorrow. All you have to do is get her there on time tomorrow afternoon. Leave the rest to me."

Jiang He nodded. "Thanks for your hard work."

According to the original plan, he was supposed to go to Peking Union Medical College Hospital tomorrow to review the recording of that failed pancreatic cancer surgery.

But now, the moment to propose was just around the corner.

Watching that surgery recording would definitely ruin his mood.

The proposal was one of the most important moments of Shen Yu’s life.

He couldn’t let sickness spoil this feeling.

So, Jiang He composed a text message to Xu Wenpei.

[Director Xu, my sincerest apologies. A personal emergency has come up that needs my attention. I may have to postpone my visit to Peking Union Medical College Hospital by a couple of days. I’m sorry for the trouble this may cause.]

He could go to Peking Union in a couple of days; the proposal was more important right now.

The women returned.

Xu Juan walked back to her seat and let out three long sighs in a row.

"SIGH—"

"SIGH—"

"SIGH—"

She decided to get it over with quickly. Suddenly grabbing her jacket from the table, she stood up. "Chen Hao, let’s go. Take me home."

Chen Hao nearly choked when he heard her. "COUGH... Huh? What?"

Xu Juan kept a straight face. "It’s late. I’m scared to go back alone. Let’s go."

Chen Hao looked completely bewildered. "But my luggage is still in my room..."

Xu Juan: "Oh, come on, your luggage isn’t going anywhere. We’ll deal with it tomorrow. You can stay at my place tonight, too."

Chen Hao: "Huh?"

’Stay at Juanzi’s place?’

’I have no objections!’

Chen Hao turned his head, gave Jiang He a look, and then obediently followed Xu Juan out.

After they left, Shen Yu yawned.

"Sigh... Dr. Jiang, I’m so sleepy."

"Are you full? If you’re full, should I take you back then?"

"It’s not that late to go back now... and I’m a little too tired to walk. Can I close my eyes for a bit? If you don’t mind."

"Close your eyes for a bit in my room?"

"Mhm, mhm, just for a little while. You can wake me up later."

"Of course you can. Let’s go."

They walked back to the room, holding hands.

In reality.

Earlier in the restroom, Shen Yu had practically been on her knees begging.

"Juanzi, Juanzi, I’m begging you. After dinner, get Chen Hao out of here. Just make sure he doesn’t come back to the hotel."

"Why should I? I’m not helping!"

"Please? I want to be alone with Dr. Jiang for a while, just for one night!"

"Can’t you have a little self-restraint?"

"I can’t restrain myself anymore! Please!"

"I... You... SIGH..."

...

...

In the hotel room.

Neat and tidy.

After entering the room, Shen Yu flopped directly onto the bed.

"I’m just going to sleep for a bit... just going to sleep for a bit."

"Silly, you didn’t even take your shoes off."

Jiang He took hold of Shen Yu’s ankle and gently slipped off her leather shoe.

Then the other.

Once her shoes were off, Shen Yu immediately snuggled under the covers.

’To hell with it, I’ll just close my eyes for a bit first.’

’As long as I don’t open my eyes, I have a legitimate reason to stay in this room.’

A moment later, she heard Jiang He go into the bathroom.

’He’s probably going to take a shower.’

Shen Yu kept her eyes shut tight.

’Fall asleep.’

’If only I could really fall asleep right now.’

...

Jiang He came back with a basin of hot water and a bottle of makeup remover. He walked back to the bedside and helped Shen Yu sit up.

She thought something was about to happen...

But as it turned out, Jiang He was just helping her remove her makeup.

In their past life, the two of them had lived together in a rented apartment in the Capital City.

Sometimes, Shen Yu would work so much overtime that she’d come home too exhausted to even open her eyes. She would just flop onto the bed and want to sleep, just like now.

Whenever that happened, Jiang He would silently go get a basin of hot water, bring the makeup removal products, and sit by the bed to help her take off her makeup.

In the beginning, he had trouble controlling the pressure of his hands, and his technique was very clumsy.

He often made Shen Yu cry out.

Later, Jiang He slowly mastered the technique, his movements becoming more and more skilled and gentle.

Closing her eyes and enjoying his makeup removal service had become something to look forward to...

Right now, Shen Yu kept her eyes tightly shut, playing the part of someone fast asleep.

But in reality, she was a complete, emotional mess.

’How could someone be this good?’

’In her entire life, no one had ever treated her so gently.’

’Even helping her remove her makeup in bed.’

She had never even heard of such a thing.

According to Liu Xiaotian’s dating experience, guys would only say "drink more water" or "hurry up and go wash up and sleep."

’But Dr. Jiang... he’s top-tier, argh!’

’How can such a perfect man exist!’

After about three or four minutes, Jiang He picked up a warm towel and gently laid it over Shen Yu’s face.

Through the towel, he pressed lightly, wiping away the oil and residual makeup from her face bit by bit.

He wiped her face twice. After confirming it was completely clean, he brought over a dry towel to absorb the excess moisture.

Everything was done.

Jiang He gently placed Shen Yu’s head back on the pillow and pulled the blanket up a little higher to cover her shoulders.

He lowered his head, leaned close to her ear, and said:

"I’m going to take a shower, okay? If you’re sleepy, just go to sleep. It’s fine. I’ll text Chen Hao in a bit and tell him not to come back tonight."

Shen Yu, as if in a half-dreaming state, mumbled, "Mmm..."

Hearing her response, Jiang He went into the bathroom and started his shower.

Listening to the continuous sound of running water, Shen Yu’s vision instantly blurred.

Large tears slid from the corners of her eyes and fell onto the pillow.

Completely struck by his overwhelming tenderness, she cried uncontrollably.

She loved Jiang He so much.

Loved him so much it made her chest feel tight, loved him so much that she would willingly give her life for him right then and there.

Shen Yu raised her hand and wiped the tears from her face with the back of it.

She sniffled and pushed herself up on the mattress to a sitting position.

She glanced at her luggage bag, which she’d tossed on the sofa.

She pursed her lips.

She decided... to change into her pajamas...