Paranoid Doctor Only Loves Me
Chapter 98 - 081 Time flies, an afternoon is gone in the blink of an eye (1 update) _1

Chapter 98: 081 Time flies, an afternoon is gone in the blink of an eye (1 update) _1

When Tang Su realized that Lu Han holding her hand and acting as her boyfriend wasn’t just a dream but a genuine unfolding reality, she finally snapped out of her daze.

That blissful afternoon, Tang Su asked Lu Han all the questions she had in mind and said all that she wanted to say.

Lu Han, of course, spared no detail in his responses.

There was only one question Tang Su didn’t ask: whether Lu Han’s WeChat name "Craving Crispy-Heart Candy" meant he was implying something about her?

She was too embarrassed to ask.

After all, revealing her willingness to offer herself to him right after he agreed to be her boyfriend might scare him away, wouldn’t it?

Forget it, she wasn’t willing to take that risk, nor did she dare to.

Seeing that Tang Su stopped pestering him about the events from eight years ago, Lu Han shifted the conversation to the present.

"Yesterday, after I came back, I went to your house," Lu Han confessed proactively.

"Huh?" Tang Su was slightly startled before remembering that her mother had already given her the green light to pursue Lu Han, so she didn’t feel nervous anymore, "Then why didn’t you call me?"

He went to her house alone? Lu Han sure was bold.

Just as she expected of the senior she had liked for so many years.

Men should be bold, she really disliked those indecisive types.

"What for? Weren’t you already out drinking?" Lu Han chuckled lightly.

That afternoon, even Lu Han noticed that he smiled more than usual.

He had not intended for them to start dating as boyfriend and girlfriend so soon, but then Wu Donglin suddenly popped up, even trying to help his grandson chase after the girl he liked?

With the wolf in front and the tiger behind, if he kept letting Tang Su stay single for much longer, who knew how many more suitors would emerge?

Well, since they were going to be boyfriend and girlfriend anyway, it was nice to confirm their relationship sooner rather than later.

"Okay then, did my parents invite you to stay for dinner when you went to my house?"

"Yes, I ate there."

"Madam, my mentor’s wife, sent some snacks for your mother, knowing she loves them. I might be the teacher’s most cherished student, but your mother is the dearest person to his wife."

"I’m so envious of you, being remembered so fondly by your own teacher even after so many years. Unlike me, I was too naughty as a child, so my teachers always had a headache when they saw me."

"Really? I don’t think being naughty is a bad thing, it’s quite cute. Just continue being like this, don’t change, just be yourself, okay?" Lu Han towered over her quite a bit and stretched out his hand to ruffle her soft hair.

Tang Su was not worried about him messing up her hair and actually enjoyed his affectionate gesture.

Tang Su nodded obediently, "Mm."

The afternoon passed so quickly that Tang Su felt as if their romance had just begun for a few minutes, and they hadn’t even held hands enough, when suddenly the sun turned into the sunset.

How could it be over so quickly?

They had so much more to talk about.

As the sky darkened, the streetlights of Panxi River Park timely lit up. Tang Su and Lu Han both received calls from Bai Dingxian and Sun Qing, asking where they were.

"We’ll be right back," they both said.

After hanging up, Tang Su’s face showed her reluctance to leave, but Lu Han, holding her hand, reassured her, "We have a long future ahead of us, and if we want to take a walk together, it’s easy, we can do it every day."

Under their apartment building, or if she had to watch the shop in the evening, he would come over to keep her company after work.

So, there was no need to be so melancholic.

"Mm, let’s head back," Tang Su nodded.

**

The couple returned from Panxi River to the small tavern, where everyone was already gathered, waiting for just the two of them.

Today’s celebration included only six people, including the couple.

After preparing the dinner dishes, Lin Jiaojiao gave the staff their dinner subsidies and let them leave early.

Sun Qing, arriving earlier than Bai Dingxian, didn’t come empty-handed; she brought various desserts, knowing the staff at the tavern would be leaving early, and gave them the desserts as a reward for their hard work.

The staff were very pleased, and in return, Lin Jiaojiao packed several jars of her freshly brewed wine for Sun Qing to take home after dinner.

Longing for Lin Jiaojiao’s homemade brew, Sun Qing readily accepted, "Sure, Sister Jiaojiao, I won’t stand on ceremony with your wine."

"No need for ceremony, we’re friends now, aren’t we?"

"Yes, indeed."

When Bai Dingxian arrived, he saw Sun Qing loading Lin Jiaojiao’s wine into her car, completely unaware of how the wine ended up with Sun Qing, and he frowned:

The meal hadn’t even started, and this woman had already begun to load up wine into the car? She really does love a cheap thrill.

Bai Dingxian’s impression of Sun Qing worsened even more.

Sun Qing was busy organizing the trunk, clearing out a large space to place her wine, and then adding some soft items on top. After she was done and closed the trunk, she saw Bai Dingxian staring at her with an extremely complex look.

"Doctor Bai, you’re here?" Sun Qing took the initiative to smile and greet him.

Bai Dingxian: "..."

Smiling at him?

Were they that close?

Really thought that her smile was so sweet?

That any man would be so taken by it?

Other men might, but he, Bai Dingxian, definitely would not, and moreover, he was all too aware of the true face of this woman.

Causing trouble for so many of her male counterparts, this woman was the very "vixen" that others warned about, who specialized in bewitching men.

And he just happened to be immune to the "vixen" type.

So, Bai Dingxian snorted inside and walked away.

Particularly lacking in grace.

Sun Qing: "..."

Huh?

What did she mean, had she somehow offended Doctor Bai?

If it wasn’t for the fact that he was a colleague of Doctor Lu, she wouldn’t have bothered greeting him in the first place, alright?

Until Tang Su and Lu Han returned, Bai Dingxian had not said a word to Sun Qing. His strange behavior alerted the sensitive Lin Jiaojiao immediately.

Lin Jiaojiao came over with the fruit she had cut and asked Sun Qing, "What’s up with that guy Bai Dingxian acting all weird?"

Looking toward Bai Dingxian, Sun Qing shook her head, "No idea, perhaps work hasn’t been too pleasant for him."

As a career person herself, Sun Qing felt that her own mood could only sour due to work issues but never in her personal life, for she was a young adult who loved life immensely.

She loved good food, cherished beauty, and although her friends were few, they were sincere.

"What problems could he possibly have at work? Isn’t it always the same?" Lin Jiaojiao pouted.

Then, the two ladies started chatting and lost all interest in dealing with Bai Dingxian’s neurotic behavior.

By the time Tang Su and Lu Han came back, they started putting the dishes that had yet to be served onto the table. Lin Jiaojiao fetched some white liquor from the cellar for the three men, while the ladies drank flower liquor.

Old Tan and Lin Jiaojiao lived at the tavern anyway, and as for the others, they had decided to call a designated driver later, so it was Old Tan who suggested the "drink till we drop" idea.

Lu Han, still in full control of his faculties, said, "We still have to work tomorrow, enjoying the liquor is enough, we shouldn’t aim to get drunk, and also, we are responsible for the ladies’ safety."

"Doctor Lu, Tangtang just lives across from you, you two are on the same path, I’m not worried about her safety. As for me, it’s no big deal, I’ll just crash here at Jiaojiao’s place if need be."

"Hey, Jiaojiao, you’d take me in, right?" Sun Qing turned around to ask.

"Girl, no need to sleep on the floor, my Jiaojiao and I have a guest room. Tonight, we’ll keep to our deal, to not stop until we’re completely drunk." Aside from his own Jiaojiao, Old Tan truly had little patience for other finicky women, but he found Sun Qing quite agreeable.

On par with their Jiaojiao, she was another heroine among women.

"Alright, Brother-in-law, I’ll drink with you," Sun Qing agreed.

"Good, good, good, brother-in-law will fill it up for you," Old Tan stood up to pour wine for Sun Qing, as her drinking flower liquor wouldn’t cause any harm.

Bai Dingxian: "..."

Did this girl even know who Old Tan was?

Back in Beijing, he was someone who walked sideways in authority, and today he was personally pouring wine for such a young girl?

Lin Jiaojiao was known to be fierce, back when young girls tried to seduce Old Tan, this fierce woman would stretch out her sharp claws, scratch others, and protect what was hers. What happened today?

Old Tan stood up to pour wine for a young girl, and Lin Jiaojiao didn’t stop him? Wasn’t she jealous?

Still looking on with a smile as the two engaged in what looked like flirting?

What, wasn’t she in love anymore?

"What on earth are you looking at?" Out of the blue, Lu Han’s voice brought Bai Dingxian back to reality.

Following Bai Dingxian’s gaze, Lu Han realized he was looking at Sun Qing. Dinner had yet to officially begin, and this kid, don’t tell me he’s taken a fancy to Tang Su’s best friend?