Chapter 1

The environment in the western restaurant is elegant and the atmosphere is harmonious. The gentle and low voice of the French female singer comes out of the record and floats in the air. There are couples whispering around.

The waiter left with the menu made of soft sheepskin, but the man and woman at the table were speechless for a while.

While waiting for the meal to be served, Miss Wu, who was heavily made up, carefully looked at the man sitting opposite her - sword eyebrows and star eyes, narrow and upright nose, because he had just drunk white water, there was still a layer of water marks on his thin lips, which was crystal clear under the light.

Judging from his facial features alone, this is a delicate and attractive man, but although he is handsome, he is cold all over. He was wearing a black suit on the chair, and the well-made white shirt made him look meticulous, and the blue striped tie also made him look stern.

Miss Wus eyes lit up when she saw his crystal cufflinks. This was the latest model launched by HEs top designer. Her sister wanted to give it to her brother-in-law, so she used her connections to reserve a pair internally.

The person who introduced him said that his name was He Yuanqiao, a doctor of medicine from Stanford University, an associate chief physician in the orthopedics department of Yongan Hospital, and a leader among young doctors in City A and even the whole country.

Miss Wu believed that he was a medical elite, which was enough to be seen from his calm and self-sustaining attitude. From the time they sat down until now, he had not said more than ten words, and it was Miss Wu who was talking all the time.

But during this period, his mobile phone always received calls, and this feeling of being interrupted made Miss Wu very uncomfortable.

When the waiter put the steak on the table, He Yuanqiaos phone vibrated again. He glanced at the screen, and his face finally relaxed a little. He said apologetically: "Im sorry, Miss Wu, I have something else to do. You can see that I cant refuse."

The phone was still buzzing. Miss Wu was angry and sneered. Even her voice was not as sweet as before. "Doctor He is really busy. If thats the case, how can I not be sensible? Please help yourself."

He Yuanqiao didnt care what this chattering woman was thinking. Seeing that she was relieved, he stood up, picked up the suit and put it on his arm, and said in a clear voice like a mountain spring, "Thank you, then Im leaving. This meal is my apology. Please enjoy."

After that, he walked away without looking back. Miss Wu took a sip of juice resentfully.

He just left halfway, preferring to leave in such an impolite way rather than finish the meal with her. He was obviously dissatisfied with her. This was the first time she had been exposed to shame since she was a child. She was so angry that she took out her phone to complain to her sister.

However, these were not considered by He Yuanqiao at all. He hoped to be annoyed by Miss Wu as much as possible.

When he walked out of the restaurant, he saw an SUV parked in front of him. After confirming the license plate number, he stepped forward. Gu Huancheng in the car lowered the window and smiled at him maliciously.

He Yuanqiao ignored him, opened the car door and sat in the back seat, his thick eyebrows slightly wrinkled, and his face was full of impatience.

Gu Huancheng looked up at his friend in the rearview mirror and said with a smile: "Every time you have a blind date, you ask me to ruin it. People say, It is better to destroy ten temples than to ruin a marriage. You are not letting me do good deeds!"

He Yuanqiaos brows loosened and finally showed a different expression. In front of his friend who grew up together, he was not so unapproachable.

"You helped me ruin this blind date, which is already a good deed." He leaned back comfortably on the leather seat and half-joked.

Gu Huancheng nodded, "Okay, what you said makes sense. Its noon now, where are we going?"

He Yuanqiao was too lazy to look at him, "Of course were going to eat. Im starving. Arent you hungry?"

Gu Huancheng also continued with a good temper: "Of course I know, Im asking where to eat."

"I thought you had thought it through," He Yuanqiao laughed, "Then lets go to eat hot pot, I want to eat spicy food."

Gu Huancheng had no objection. Both of them were born and raised in City A and grew up eating chili peppers. However, Gu Huancheng and Su Mo got married later. Because Su Mo was from the Northeast and could not tolerate spicy food, Gu Huancheng accommodated her taste and did not eat spicy food too much.

"Then lets go to the one on Guanyuan Road. We should be able to reserve a seat." Gu Huancheng said as he started the car.

"Wait a minute," He Yuanqiao suddenly spoke, his expression a little unnatural, "People nowadays think a lot, it seems inappropriate for two grown men like us to have dinner together, you can also call your Su Mo."

Gu Huancheng laughed, "I didnt expect you to be so stuffy, you know all this stuff, and you saw it from your niece?"

"No," He Yuanqiao said concisely and coldly, "Its a nurse in our hospital."

"I see." Gu Huancheng said and laughed, seeing that He Yuanqiao was a little impatient, he put on the Bluetooth headset and prepared to call his wife.

Yan Xi sat in the office and corrected the last essay, and then went through everyones essays as a whole. She felt a little relieved, and the feeling of depression in her heart was finally relieved. She raised her hand to remove the rubber band that tied her hair loosely.

"Sister Yanyan, do you have anything to do at noon?" Su Mo slid over from the back of the chair, one arm resting on the table, looking at Yan Xi with bright eyes.

Seeing Su Mo like this, Yan Xi paused her five fingers combing her waist-length hair and smiled softly, "Whats wrong, Momo?"

Su Mo also raised her hand and touched Yan Xis hair. It was soft and smooth, just like in the advertisement, and could slip through her fingers. She forgot the purpose of looking for her in a moment of distraction and asked, "Sister Yan Yan, did you really not use any special care products for your hair?"

Yan Xi laughed and pinched Su Mos cheek, "Didnt I tell you that I only used ordinary shampoo and conditioner, which can be bought in supermarkets, and you still dont believe me?"

"No, I just wonder why I dont look like you after using them? Im so envious!" Su Mo grinned and quickly excused herself.

Su Mo and Yan Xi both graduated from the Chinese Department of A University, but Yan Xi is two years older than Su Mo. When the student union was recruiting new members, Su Mo saw that this senior sister smiled very gently, and she was envious of her black hair, so she chose to join the study department where Yan Xi was the director.

In fact, Yan Xi is indeed a good director. She is very patient with these newcomers and is always gentle. Su Mo likes this senior from the bottom of her heart.

Later, when she got to know Yan Xi better, Su Mo asked her about hair care. Yan Xi answered in the same way. Su Mo even bought that brand of shampoo, but it didnt work at all.

Later, Yan Xi graduated and came to work at Zhilan Middle School. After two years, Su Mo also became a young teacher who had just arrived. The two became colleagues. At that time, Yan Xi already had considerable teaching experience, so she always helped Su Mo.

A year later, the relationship between the two became closer, from colleagues to friends.

Yan Xi put her hair back and looked at Su Mos silly smile, then asked, "What exactly do you want me to do?"

Su Mo pursed her lips, "I just want to ask if you have anything to do at noon. Can we go out for dinner together?"

Yan Xi nodded, "Okay, it doesnt matter where I go to eat alone. What? Your teacher Gu wont go home at noon?"

"Well, he said he had something to do at noon." Su Mo looked at Yan Xi enviously again, "If only I could cook like you, I wouldnt be afraid of being hungry now."

"Really? Why do I smell the scent of showing affection?" Yan Xi squinted at her and deliberately frowned, "Its so willful to abuse the dog like this!"

Su Mo quickly retorted, "I dont, I think women should be like Sister Yan Yan, washing hands and cooking soup for the one they love, how happy!"

Yan Xi saw Su Mos serious look and couldnt help laughing, "Okay, okay, I know, I think the same as you, but isnt it good that you found a man who cooks for you personally?"

Su Mo saw that her eyes were a little sad when she said this, and she couldnt help but touch her nose guiltily, "Lets not talk about this, Im so hungry, lets go eat something! What do you want to eat?"

Yan Xi knew that Su Mo had just seen her loss of composure, so she smiled back, "How about going to eat hot pot? I want to eat spicy food."

Su Mo also likes the taste of hot pot. Although she cant eat spicy food, she likes to order a simmered hot pot, "Okay, lets go now!"

Zhilan Middle School is dismissed at 11:40, and teachers who dont have classes in the fourth period can leave work early. Yan Xi looked at the time and agreed.

Although it was already winter, it was still chilly in spring. The two put on their coats and left the teaching building.

The two stood at the school gate and planned to call a taxi. Su Mos mobile phone rang. She took it out and saw the words "Huanhuan" flashing on it, as well as Gu Huanchengs handsome head portrait.

"Hello? Whats up?" Su Mos voice was sweet, and she was full of tenderness when she answered her husbands call.

Gu Huancheng laughed softly. After such a long time, he still couldnt resist his wifes gentle voice, "Did you eat, baby? Yuanqiao and I are going to eat hot pot, are you coming?"

"Really?!" Su Mos eyes lit up when she heard it, "Okay, okay! Sister Yanyan and I are planning to go! Wait a minute, Ill ask my senior sister."

Su Mo turned her head to look at Yan Xi, looking a little excited, "Sister Yanyan, Huanhuan asked us to eat hot pot, and there is also a friend of his, is it okay?"

Yan Xi was easy-going, so she nodded.

Su Mo smiled and continued to talk on the phone: "Hello? Sister Yanyan agreed, where are we going?"

Gu Huancheng looked at his location and said: "Im very close to your school now. Ill pick you up. Wait for me at the door."

"Okay!"

Su Mo hung up the phone and took Yan Xi to stand at the door, and the two talked.

During this time, some young male teachers came forward to say hello, and some said they would treat them to a meal.

As a married woman, Su Mo was not someones target, but the news that Yan Xi broke up with her boyfriend a few days ago spread like wildfire, so she was often approached.

Yan Xi has always been well-educated and keeps a proper distance from others. She gently refuses, which makes people feel not aloof, but it is difficult to invite again.

Not long after, Gu Huanchengs car appeared at the school gate. Su Mo ran over happily, and Yan Xi behind her smiled at her and walked towards the car.

Gu Huancheng got out of the car and opened the door for Su Mo himself. He Yuanqiao in the back seat did not do the same, but he also opened the door for Yan Xi and then moved to the other side.

Yan Xi greeted Gu Huancheng and got in the car. When she looked up, she saw the handsome man sitting next to her. She smiled politely, remembering that he had just opened the door for her.

He Yuanqiao looked at the girl with waist-length hair in front of him, and his first reaction was to touch her smooth and shiny hair.