met free Chapter 208 Jumping into the pit dug by Chu Xiao
Chapter 208 Jumping into the pit dug by Chu Xiao
Seeing Hua Lan's wonderful yet worried face, Chu Xiao knew that he had achieved the effect he wanted.
He crossed one leg, hooked his slipper around it, and leisurely enjoyed the fried dough sticks dipped in soy milk.
After making this trip, I should at least reassure him.
Hua Lan saw that the person opposite her really didn't intend to care about her appearance.
Her heart skipped a beat, as if a kite had suddenly lost its string and she couldn't find her way home.
All the harsh words she'd uttered during this time were swirling in her mind, slapping at her already not-so-bright brain.
Forget about financial independence and the idea of "let it be"—she wants to be a doctor, an excellent doctor.
"Brother Chu Xiao, um..."
Brother, who wants to be her brother!
"Chu Xiao," Chu Xiao emphasized.
"Okay, Chu Xiao." Hua Lan was very obedient now, and her voice was soft.
"I will study hard and stop doing part-time jobs. But I would appreciate it if you could help me with my internship fees and living expenses. I will remember it and pay you back when I earn money in the future."
Hua Lan took out the accounting app on her phone, opened the ledger, and showed it to Chu Xiao.
It contained all the money Chu Xiao had spent on her.
During high school, she had few expenses, ate at home, and had all her tuition and fees waived.
After starting university, she received a stipend, but it wasn't enough to live on, so Chu Xiao would still earn her two thousand yuan every month.
Over the course of four years, the expenses were considerable, almost equivalent to the cost of raising a child for someone else.
Chu Xiao leaned back in his chair, his tone languid, "Sure, just write a guarantee."
Hana Ran: "What guarantee?"
Easy to handle.
Chu Xiao pressed his tongue against his palate, suppressing the urge to laugh out loud.
"First, after graduation, you must return to Cangshan to serve the people. Second, study hard, do not take on part-time jobs, and inform me of any extra expenses. Third, send me at least five messages every day."
Hua Lan was taken aback. "Ah, five messages? What did they say?"
Chu Xiao chuckled and raised an eyebrow. "That's your business. Just tell me if you can do it or not."
"I'll write it right away." Hua Lan, with a fried dough stick in her mouth, went to the sofa to find her canvas bag.
Chu Xiao stared at her retreating figure, a satisfied smile playing on his lips.
Sigh... They're so easy to fool, I'll have to keep a close eye on them.
Hua Lan was simple-minded and naturally didn't know that she had already fallen into the trap Chu Xiao had dug. She obediently took out her notepad and pen to write a guarantee.
The morning sunlight, though not very warm, fell on the dining table, clear and bright, making Hua Lan's round face look exceptionally serious.
Chu Xiao leaned back in his chair, looking relaxed.
Hua Lan sat opposite him, writing the guarantee letter carefully and solemnly, stroke by stroke.
"The guarantor and the date must be written down."
"OK, all right."
Hua Lan's sweet and gentle voice successfully pleased Chu Xiao. This journey was destined to be filled with sunshine.
The sunlight became brighter.
After writing the character "日" (day) in the word "日期" (date), Hua Lan put down her pen and silently read each character aloud.
I, Hua Lan, assure Chu Xiao, that...
There were no typos, and the punctuation was correct.
"Alright, here you go." Hua Lan pushed the guarantee in front of him. "See if this is acceptable?"
Chu Xiao glanced at it but didn't reach for it. "Fold it up yourself and put it in my black bag."
"Okay." Hua Lan was still shaken.
She was secretly relieved that Chu Xiao had reminded her.
Otherwise, by the time she realizes what's happening, even graduating will be a problem.
Chu Xiao watched her put the guarantee into the compartment of her backpack, and looked away before she turned around.
Hua Lan returned to the dining table, and he said, "Eat up, then come out with me. Cancel all your part-time jobs."
Hua Lan: "I only have one job, and I can just tell the store manager on my phone."
"The store manager will give you a job when you need it, and if you don't want to do it anymore, you should tell them to their face."
When interacting with others, it's best to say things face-to-face if possible.
"Understood, I'll talk to the boss in person." Anyway, Chu Xiao knows more than her, so she'll do whatever he says.
After the matter was settled, the two finished breakfast, and Chu Xiao drove her out to the store to personally explain the situation to the store manager.
The store manager saw a Range Rover parked at the entrance, its windows closed, and the man in the driver's seat wearing sunglasses, glancing at the situation inside the store.
The shop manager thought that the naive and innocent Hua Lan was a young lady who had come to experience life.
He felt uneasy thinking about how he had made someone stand and fry French fries all day yesterday.
When Hua Lan said she wouldn't do it anymore, he naturally didn't dare to make things difficult for her and readily paid the bill and let her go.
Hua Lan happily got into the car, but kept chattering while fastening her seatbelt.
"You're amazing. I really have to listen to you. I told the store manager I wasn't coming to work anymore, and he didn't even frown. He just agreed."
This is completely different from the store manager's fierce style.
Chu Xiao didn't say anything, but started the car and listened silently to her rambling.
This has been their pattern most of the time.
She said that he listened and would respond from time to time, which would make her talk even more enthusiastically.
As the car approached the east gate of Beijing Medical College, Chu Xiao asked her again, "Are you really not planning to go back and see Grandma?"
Hua Lan then stopped talking and seriously considered Chu Xiao's question.
I've stopped doing part-time work, and my other three roommates aren't here.
She was alone at school, and every day besides studying, she also had to spend money on food.
Moreover, if I don't go back now, I'll be doing an internship after school starts.
The internship's rest time is the same as that of the supervising teacher; if the teacher doesn't rest, she can't rest either.
Most importantly, I might not be able to go back to visit my grandmother during the winter vacation and Spring Festival.
That means I won't see my grandma for more than half a year.
Hua Lan thought about it again and again, and finally she decided, "I'd better go back, and I can go with you."
Chu Xiao's lips moved slightly, "Okay, I'll book your plane ticket."
Chu Xiao escorted her back to school to pack her luggage, and then they went back to the hotel together to collect Chu Xiao's things.
When they arrived at the airport to wait for their flight, Chu Xiao had to part ways with her.
"Why are you going there?" Hua Lan pointed to the VIP lounge.
Chu Xiao: "I am a rich man."
Hua Lan pouted, found a quiet spot in the waiting room, opened a book, and confidently said:
"There are golden houses in books. Sooner or later, I will become a rich man!"