"Mhm." Ling Hong nodded and followed the crowd to the restaurant.
During this time, Ling Hong would subconsciously protect Ruan Xiaoqing so that the anxious customers behind him wouldn't be able to touch her. Ling Hong had always done this kind of behavior.
However, today, Ruan Xiaoqing stared at Ling Hong's shielding arm with a thoughtful look on her face.
There were five of them. Although they were treating Ling Hong and Ruan Xiaoqing, they couldn't sit together. So, they had to split into two tables.
Magnon accompanied his wheelchair-bound wife and sat at a small table on the side. Dr. Herbert, Ling Hong, and Ruan Xiaoqing sat next to each other at the curved table.
Although they were split into two tables, it didn't affect their communication and ordering.
After ordering, Ling Hong chatted with Dr. Herbert about other things. He was careful not to talk about pancreatic cancer in front of Ruan Xiaoqing.
It should be known that Ruan Xiaoqing seemed to be very resistant to this matter. Although they were not yet lovers, Ruan Xiaoqing had never asked Ling Hong to accompany her to the hospital.
Ling Hong hadn't seen Ruan Xiaoqing's medical report. Under such circumstances, he naturally wouldn't ask Ruan Xiaoqing about pancreatic cancer in front of her.
Also, it was worth mentioning that the plane ticket to Japan was canceled again.
"Speaking of which, if pancreatic cancer is okay, then other terminal diseases …" Herbert couldn't stop thinking.
For terminal patients, many things were actually futile. However, as long as they could eat, their body functions would improve. Originally, they could only last for two months, but now, they might be able to last for three months.
Thirty days in a month might not be much for ordinary people, but for terminally ill patients, it was half of their lives.
Even when Dr. Herbert took the initiative to thank him, Ling Hong could skillfully avoid the topic. Ruan Xiaoqing, who was suddenly observing Ling Hong, noticed Ling Hong's actions.
Fortunately, their meals were soon served. When Yuan Zhou's food was served, everyone's attention shifted from the topic to the food in front of them.
Ruan Xiaoqing's appetite was similar to Sharon's, only one-third of an ordinary person's.
Although they didn't eat much, it could be seen that they were enjoying the food without any reluctance.
Herbert was already prepared to list "eating in Yuanzhou shop" as his doctor's advice for patients.
Eating in Yuan Zhou's restaurant had always been very fast. Sharon and Ruan Xiaoqing were among the five of them, but they still finished eating very quickly.
After eating, Ling Hong and Ruan Xiaoqing saw the three of them out. They didn't part until they reached the intersection of Taoxi Road.
"Let me send you back," Ling Hong said to Ruan Xiaoqing.
"Sure, but I want to take a car today," Ruan Xiaoqing said.
"Then I'll go get the car. Wait for me here. I'll be back soon," Ling Hong immediately replied.
"Um." Ruan Xiaoqing nodded and then watched Ling Hong run to the opposite parking lot quickly.
Yes, Ling Hong, who was dressed in a flamboyant and handsome outfit, ran to the opposite parking lot.
Just as Ling Hong said, he soon drove to Ruan Xiaoqing, got out of the car, opened the door for Ruan Xiaoqing, and drove her home.
They chatted for a while, and Ling Hong didn't ask Ruan Xiaoqing why she wanted to take a car today instead of walking home.
Ruan Xiaoqing's home was only 20 minutes' walk from Yuanzhou shop on Taoxi Road. She usually walked to her home as a form of exercise.
It only took her seven or eight minutes to drive to the gate of the community. Ruan Xiaoqing got out of the car and went straight back to her community after making an appointment for dinner.
As usual, Ling Hong drove away after seeing her go in. However, he didn't go back to his company or home. Instead, he went straight to the hotel where Dr. Herbert and the others were staying.
Ruan Xiaoqing, who had just returned home, changed her coat and went out again.
This time, she walked to Taoxi Road by herself. Ruan Xiaoqing went to Taoxi Road by herself again.
On the way, Ruan Xiaoqing walked at a moderate pace. When she arrived, it was just 10 minutes before lunchtime.
Ruan Xiaoqing didn't go in. She just stood at the door and waited quietly. Ten minutes later, Yuan Zhou's voice sounded in the restaurant. She didn't go in until the last customer left.
"Sorry, it's lunchtime …" Zhou Jia, who hadn't left, said to Ruan Xiaoqing subconsciously. However, when she raised her head and saw Ruan Xiaoqing, she was surprised and closed her mouth. After a pause, she said, "Sister Ruan, why are you here?"
Zhou Jia wanted to say again, but she changed the word in the end.
"I have something to discuss with Boss Yuan," Ruan Xiaoqing said with a gentle smile.
"Oh. Boss, Sister Ruan is looking for you." Zhou Jia immediately turned her head and said to Yuan Zhou.
"Um." Yuan Zhou answered. Then, he turned off the faucet and wiped his hands carefully. Then, he raised his head and looked at Ruan Xiaoqing.
Ruan Xiaoqing looked at Yuan Zhou. Yuan Zhou was dressed in a cyan traditional Chinese costume with lotus patterns embroidered on his collar. His back was perfectly straight. Obviously, he was not as tall as Ling Hong. Although he looked mature and young, he didn't even have a beard on his mouth. His rigid and serious face, nevertheless, revealed a very reliable and trustworthy appearance.
"Thank you, Boss Yuan. Thank you." Ruan Xiaoqing bent down earnestly and thanked him solemnly.
Such solemn thanks made Engineer Cheng, Cheng Ying and Zhou Jia a little dumbfounded. Only Yuan Zhou understood what she meant.
Although Yuan Zhou's English was not good, he knew Herbert. Of course, he knew Herbert because of Ling Hong. This was also because of Ling Hong's consultation last night. However, there was no need to go into details about this.
Ruan Xiaoqing's thanks had three meanings. First, she thanked Yuan Zhou for letting her stay with the crab buns that day. Second, she thanked Yuan Zhou for helping her complete the most difficult task of telling Ling Hong that she was sick.
The last one was to thank Yuan Zhou for letting her meet Ling Hong in the restaurant.
This was what Ruan Xiaoqing wanted to express her gratitude, and Yuan Zhou received it perfectly.
"You're welcome. In fact, I didn't do anything," Yuan Zhou said.
"It's all because of you, Boss Yuan …" Ruan Xiaoqing hurriedly said, but she was interrupted by Yuan Zhou before she could finish her words.
Yuan Zhou said with a relaxed tone and a natural expression, "I made delicious food. You like it very much and I'm very happy. That's all."
"Thank you." Ruan Xiaoqing felt warm in her heart. She thanked him again and then turned to step out of the restaurant, leaving with a heart full of joy.
Except for Cheng Ying, who was lively, energetic, and full of curiosity, the others who stayed in the restaurant, Zhou Jia and Engineer Cheng were already thinking the same thing, "Boss (Master) is really awesome."
The two of them had once again praised Yuan Zhou in their hearts. It could be said that they had degenerated into two salted fish that only knew how to say "awesome".
"Teacher's father, what did Sister Ruan thank you for just now?" Cheng Ying asked curiously.
"I have something to discuss with your father. You and Zhou Jia should go back quickly. Be careful on the way back," Yuan Zhou did not answer Cheng Ying's question. Instead, he said.
"Yes, yes, yes. Go quickly. Don't disturb the master's conversation with me." As soon as he heard Yuan Zhou's words, Engineer Cheng immediately came back to his senses and directly pushed his daughter's shoulder to let her go.
"…" Cheng Ying looked at her father's face that was filled with disdain and was instantly speechless.
She might have been picked up from the trash bin or given to her for recharging her phone bill.
In the end, it was Zhou Jia who pulled Cheng Ying away with a smile. Instantly, only Yuan Zhou and Engineer Cheng were left in the restaurant.
"Master, let me tidy up the restaurant first." Engineer Cheng rolled up his sleeves and was ready to start working again.
"No, it's all done. Go to the backyard," Yuan Zhou said.
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