CHAPTER 43: CHAPTER 38: BREAKTHROUGH IN RELATIONSHIPS

Today, the power was out for the entire day, and it didn’t come back until 8:30. It was so frustrating, so there’s only one Chapter today. I’ll make up for it tomorrow with three Chapters! Still asking for votes and collections!

Even though Xia Xue could hear a hint of blame mixed with helplessness in Xiao Lin’s words, when she saw the slight concern in his eyes, she couldn’t help but feel sweet inside. She whispered, "Thank you!"

"There’s nothing I can do. As the saying goes, when you eat someone’s food, you can’t speak up, and when you take someone’s hand, you can’t refuse! I’ve done both!" Xiao Lin said with a bit of embarrassment. His words made Xia Xue laugh, and soon she snapped back to reality, her laughter becoming even more joyful. If they weren’t standing in front of the school hospital, Xia Xue would have teased Xiao Lin.

Xia Xue glanced at those nurses and doctors standing at the entrance of the school hospital watching the scene. Knowing her reputation at the school hospital wasn’t great, she said to Xiao Lin, "Xiao Lin, you should go first!"

"Why?" Xiao Lin asked, pretending not to know the reason. "Didn’t you just say I was your boyfriend? How come now, you’re eating the bread and wiping your mouth, pretending nothing happened?" Xiao Lin said half-jokingly, half-seriously.

Xia Xue widened her eyes and said, "Xiao Lin, I’m doing this for your own good. You must have heard about my reputation at the hospital!"

Xiao Lin, however, said directly, "Let’s go back together!" With that, he pulled Xia Xue’s hand without allowing any argument and started walking forward directly.

"But..." Xia Xue wanted to say something, but her small hand was held by Xiao Lin, and she never felt her face get so hot before, her heartbeat quickening. Moreover, when she rushed out just now, she had already said Xiao Lin was her boyfriend. Ultimately, Xia Xue didn’t say anything and obediently followed behind Xiao Lin, just like a little wife.

A few other male doctors looked at the doctor, shook their heads, and left.

Neither Xiao Lin nor Xia Xue could hear the comments from the group of doctors and nurses behind them. If they had heard them, they might have vomited blood out of frustration.

Xiao Lin turned to look at Xia Xue’s flushed face, which seemed embarrassed, and couldn’t help but recall what Li Jingyi had said to him before. He said, "I heard from my colleagues at the hospital that you’re very enthusiastic and open. So, why are you getting so shy now?"

Xia Xue didn’t know why either, but her usual carefree personality was so vulnerable in front of Xiao Lin, that she couldn’t muster any temper. Now, with Xiao Lin holding her hand, upon hearing his words, she forcefully broke free from his grip.

"Xiao Lin, since your hospital colleagues already told you, don’t you care about my reputation?" Xia Xue mustered the courage to ask.

"But... sigh!" Xia Xue wanted to talk about family matters but the feeling of having Xiao Lin holding her small hand was too wonderful to ruin such a good atmosphere. Besides, when Xiao Lin showed dominance in front of Fatty Wang earlier, it was what captivated Xia Xue the most.

Who wouldn’t wish for their Prince Charming to ride on clouds and rescue a distressed princess?

On the way, Xia Xue walking with Xiao Lin drew considerable attention from quite a few students. Students have simple thoughts, seeing Xiao Lin holding Xia Xue’s hand, most of them recognized these two as the most handsome and the most beautiful doctors at the school hospital. Seeing them walking hand in hand, many were envious and offered their blessings. Most believed they were a match made in heaven.

Some female students even came forward to greet Xiao Lin and Xia Xue, especially Xiao Lin. His dashing figure saving people in front of the girls’ dormitory this morning had left a deep impression on these university girls.

At this time, Xia Xue set aside her earlier embarrassment. Since Xiao Lin was willing to hold her hand, she just let him be.

Actually, Xiao Lin was quite nervous too. This was the first time Xiao Lin held a girl’s hand, and because of the atmosphere earlier, Xiao Lin didn’t know what had gotten into him. He gathered the courage to hold Xia Xue’s hand, and no matter how she struggled, he wouldn’t let go. Eventually, Xia Xue obediently submitted.

Like a happy little couple, the handsome man and beautiful woman returned to their rented place. Only then did Xiao Lin release Xia Xue’s hand. By now, Xia Xue had gotten used to it and after entering the room, she said, "I’ll go make dinner! You’ve done so much today, you should go take a shower first!"

"Mm!" When Xiao Lin looked at Xia Xue, an unexplainable feeling suddenly welled up in his heart.

Watching Xia Xue’s busy figure in the kitchen, Xiao Lin realized what that feeling was just now. It must be happiness! Xiao Lin thought.

Xia Xue initially had many questions to ask Xiao Lin, but now that Xiao Lin had suddenly held her hand, she seemed to have fallen into the ocean of love, deeply immersed. She no longer bothered with those questions about Xiao Lin. Now that they were together, if Xiao Lin wanted to talk about it someday, he would, even if she didn’t ask.

Xia Xue was an exceptionally smart girl, knowing that sometimes, not asking is better than asking. When Xiao Lin passed by the kitchen on his way to the bathroom, for some reason, Xia Xue also felt a sense of happiness.

Is this happiness? Is this love? I’m in love! Xia Xue thought to herself.