After speaking, Shu Ya didn’t stay another second and went straight through the girls’ dorm gate.
Remembering her unfriendly tone just now, Gu Zhe scratched his head in confusion.
“How strange… I don’t think I’ve done anything to offend that woman, have I?”
As for things he couldn’t figure out, Gu Zhe’s usual approach was simple—don’t bother thinking about it.
A woman’s heart is like a needle at the bottom of the sea.
If it was Lin Nuo’er’s thoughts, maybe he’d try to figure it out for a bit.
But when it came to others, it just wasn’t necessary.
In the following days, Gu Zhe came like clockwork at every mealtime to bring food to Lin Nuo’er.
At first, he would always ask her roommates to carry it up. Later on, even the dorm supervisor aunt started helping out, seeing he was always waiting downstairs. Everyone knew by now—this young guy was the “boyfriend” of the girl in 3-402 with an injured leg.
Of course, Gu Zhe only bought meals for Lin Nuo’er’s roommates the first time.
Later on, even if he wanted to, Shu Ya and the others felt too embarrassed to accept it.
“Hey, little girl, your guy is here again. I see your leg’s doing a lot better now. Want to go down and meet him? He’s been coming rain or shine—shouldn’t you respond to that?”
The dorm supervisor aunt saw Lin Nuo’er moving nimbly, making her bed on her own, and couldn’t help sharing a bit of “romantic wisdom.”
Lin Nuo’er wasn’t the type to be overly reserved.
She felt a little shy hearing that and muttered, “Aunt, he’s not my boyfriend…”
The aunt slapped her thigh, “Tsk! If he’s not your boyfriend, then it’s even more precious! That guy’s been running back and forth like this for so many days? You better give him some acknowledgment!”
Lin Nuo’er thought the aunt made a good point. She could tell that Gu Zhe had been really busy lately.
Although they still chatted on their phones from time to time, his replies often came late. He was probably caught up in something else.
Sometimes, Lin Nuo’er would feel uneasy.
She couldn’t help but wonder—when Gu Zhe didn’t reply to her messages, was he with Song Yihan?
The moment she realized this “crazy” thought, she was startled by herself.
When did she start having such petty ideas?
If little Zhe found out, wouldn’t he laugh at her for the next two years?
Seeing the girl still hesitating, the dorm aunt teased, “Good food doesn’t wait, girl. If you keep hesitating, someone else might snatch him away!”
“I’ve seen it these past few days—plenty of girls have been chatting him up at the dorm entrance!”
“What?”
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Flirting around? Attracting bees and butterflies? That’s not how a decent guy behaves!
I have to go educate him!
Yes, educate him!
It’s definitely not because I miss him!
Grabbing a bottle of soda nearby, Lin Nuo’er rushed out the door.
The dorm aunt watched her go with a knowing smile.
“Ah, youth really is wonderful.”
While the aunt was helping Gu Zhe take the food upstairs, he stayed behind and helped keep watch by the entrance for a bit.
After several days, many girls had already noticed the handsome guy, and some bold, outgoing ones even flirted with him.
“Hard at work again, huh?”
A girl with a high ponytail playfully winked at Gu Zhe.
Gu Zhe responded with a polite smile but didn’t say anything else.
The girl wasn’t discouraged and quietly pulled out her phone, ready to try again.
“Little Zhe!”
Suddenly, a cheerful voice rang out from upstairs.
Lin Nuo’er came rushing down with the energy of a storm.
Even without makeup, the moment she appeared, the other girls nearby felt overshadowed in an instant.
The campus belle was still the campus belle. Even in such an unrestrained moment, she was breathtaking.
Graceful like lotus emerging from water, natural and unadorned.
But when Gu Zhe saw her, he immediately frowned. He jumped up from the aunt’s rattan chair and firmly pressed Lin Nuo’er down into it.
“Is your leg healed already? Jumping up and down like that—if something goes wrong again, you’ll be the one in pain!”
Any ordinary girl would’ve just stuck out her tongue at this concerned scolding and obediently accepted this brief moment of “dominance.”
But Lin Nuo’er wasn’t your ordinary girl.
As soon as she heard that, her eyes widened like apricots. “Oh really, little Zhe? I came down here out of kindness to see you, and you scold me right off the bat?” Read this novel at novelping(.)com for the best experience.
Gu Zhe knew she didn’t respond well to hard words, so he softened his tone and smile.
“Hey, can’t even tell nice words from mean ones now? Want me to sign you up for a Chinese class or something?”
Lin Nuo’er curled her lips, “Me take a class? Sounds more like you and that big mouth of yours need some fixing!”
Strangely enough, even though they met up out of longing and concern, the moment they saw each other, they just couldn’t help but bicker and mess around.
Maybe… that was just their unique way of getting along.
Naturally, Lin Nuo’er twisted the soda cap open and handed the bottle to Gu Zhe.
“Here. From the cafeteria to here and then to the boys’ dorm, that’s not a short walk. Honestly, it’s been a real help having you around these days, little Zhe. I didn’t spoil you for nothing before!”
Looking at the soda cap she had so easily twisted off, Gu Zhe suddenly imagined her gripping someone’s head and twisting it the same way.
He took the soda and joked, “Oh? You used to spoil me? How about I spoil you from now on instead?”
Lin Nuo’er’s little hand holding the bottle cap trembled, and her face instantly turned red.
What was with this Gu Zhe lately?
It was like he’d unlocked some master flirting technique, taking the initiative to be sweet, throwing in lines that made her blush and heart race…
Who could resist that?!
“Who—who wants you to spoil me! I should be the one looking out for you!”
Seeing her flushed ears, Gu Zhe wisely stopped the topic there.
Some things weren’t meant to be rushed.
Closeness takes time—it’s a gradual process.
“How’s your leg? Have you been changing the dressing regularly?”
Lin Nuo’er rolled her eyes, “Do I look like I’m three? I’ve already said, this little injury is nothing to me. Once I change the bandage, I’ll be back in action.”
As she said that, she seemed to remember something and pulled a few red bills from her pocket.
“Right, here’s the money for the meals these past few days. The extra, consider it your delivery fee, little Zhe!”
Gu Zhe shook his head and pushed the money back.
“The university cafeteria is subsidized. Meals here really aren’t expensive. You stood up for me, didn’t you? These few days, just let me treat you. If you feel bad about it, you can treat me later.”
Lin Nuo’er shot him a playful look, “Listen to you… acting like you even know what eating out is like.”
“Typical boys your age—always pretending to be mature.”