However, when Chen Jianmin arrived at Doctor Xie’s house, his good mood disappeared instantly.
Standing outside the fence, he saw Li Shu and a man working in the vegetable garden. He had never seen this man before, and judging from his clothes, he was definitely not a villager.
When he saw both of them were squatting so close to each other and Li Shu even chatting with the man with a smile, Chen Jianmin felt unhappy. Since he is not happy, then that man cannot be happy either!
He walked to the fence and shouted, "Shushu!"
Hearing this familiar voice, Li Shu stopped what she was doing and looked at the source of the sound. When she saw Chen Jianmin looking at her with an aggrieved expression, she felt guilty and panicked. She didn’t even notice that he was calling her by a different, yet more intimate nickname.
Although she has decided not to be a burden to him in this lifetime and stay away from him, Chen Jianmin is her deskmate and he treats her very well.
In addition, she knew that both of them would be engaged in the future so he has a special place in her heart. Seeing his sad look made her feel as if she was cheating.
"Xiao Shu, who is that person?" Song Yan asked curiously.
"That’s my deskmate, Chen Jianmin," Li Shu said.
"Oh," Song Yan nodded and looked at the boy.
Chen Jianmin was a little jealous when he realized that he was standing outside the fence like a stranger while they were still whispering inside like a family.
He clenched his fists and wanted to ask Li Shu what her relationship was with the old man. But he suppressed his emotions at the thought that she might be angry if he pry into her private matters like this.
Seeing Li Shu walking towards him, Chen Jianmin lowered his head to hide his emotions.
"Jianmin, why are you here?" Li Shu asked.
Chen Jianmin took out a jar of wild honey from the bamboo basket, handed it to her, and said, "I’m here to give you this."
"A few days ago, Dong Li and I found a beehive in the forest. We both took half of it, and I got two jars. You are still recovering and need to replenish your body’s nutrition. So, I think if you eat this, you might recover faster," he added with a smile.
Li Shu was stunned when she heard his gentle tone and caring words. She didn’t know why he was so nice to her. Shouldn’t he only be nice to her after she helps his family?
Looking at the jar of honey, she shook her head and said, "Thank you, but it’s too precious. I couldn’t accept it."
Chen Jianmin knew she would refuse. Therefore, before coming, he had already thought of a plan. Putting down his hand, he glanced at her and then at Song Yan.
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