Chapter 105

As the two were not yet too familiar with each other, Tong Xuelu decided to not tease Wen Rugui too much. “You have helped me so much the last couple of times, Comrade Wen. I’ve learned that Comrade Wen enjoys fish; as such, I’d like to make a dish of fish with pickled cabbage for you as a token of my appreciation. When will be a good time for you?”n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Wen Rugui, “You don’t need to do that, Comrade Tong. It was nothing.”Tong Xuelu, “I knew you would say that, but Comrade Wen has lent me so much help. If you don’t let me do something for you, I will feel bad. Does Comrade Wen really want to see me live a life of guilt?”Wen Rugui, “……”Her voice was delicate and soft with a hint of unreconciled feeling. It was difficult for one to turn her down.Wen Rugui paused a little and said, “I’ll be back in the city tomorrow.”Tong Xuelu smiled and said, “That’s great. I knew that Comrade Wen is an understanding person! I’ll bring the fish over to you tomorrow. Where do you live?”“In the military compound.”“Okay. It’s a date.”“Okay.” It’s a date.Wen Rugui put the receiver back down.An Yuemei, the operator, stared at him, her eyes wide. “Researcher Wen, you are smiling!!”Wen Rugui was taken aback a little when he heard that. Then an uncomfortable look crossed his eyes.He cleared his throat and returned to his normal nonchalant self. He nodded at the operator before he turned and walked away.The minute that Wen Rugui was gone, An Yuemei picked up her mug and went over to Human Resources next door for some hot water while sharing her excitement to her colleagues next door.“Do you know? A girl just called and asked for Researcher Wen! Most importantly, Researcher Wen smiled!!”Having said that, An Yuemei had a lovestruck look on her. Researcher Wen was so cute when he smiled!“Are you serious? I have been here for years and have never seen Researcher Wen smile!”“Me neither! But I have never heard that he is seeing someone. You sure it wasn’t his mother who called?”The entire office went silent after that.The person who said that was baffled when everyone went silent. “Why did you all go silent? Have I said something wrong?”An Yuemei recollected herself, took a look outside and said in a low voice, “Researcher Wen’s mother left the Wen family years ago. Words has it that she has remarried and has other children. Remember to never bring this up in front of him.”“Oh!” The person’s mouth dropped open. “Okay, I get it! That’s awful. No wonder Comrade Wen doesn't smile at all!”The few chitchatted a bit more before they disbanded.Wen Rugui had no idea that the others were talking about him behind his back.He went back to his laboratory only to walk back out shortly thereafter. He then walked over to the dean’s office.Zhuang Zhenghui, the dean, saw Wen Rugui entering his office, put down his pen, and asked, “Rugui, why are you here? Did you run into some trouble?”Wen Rgui’s hand, resting next to him, clenched a little. His voice was nonchalant as usual. “I would like to take a day off tomorrow, Dean.”Zhuang Zhenghui lifted his brows. “Why do you need a day off all of a sudden? Is everything alright with your grandfather?”Wen Rugui shook his head. “My grandfather is fine. It’s personal.”Zhuang Zhenghui studied Wen Rugui with his sharp eyes. “Okay. We have just completed our project anyway. I’ll approve it.”Wen Rugui handed over his request slip.Zhuang Zhenghui signed the request slip and suddenly said, “You are not young anymore. You should go find yourself a girlfriend.”Wen Rugui, “……”Zhuang Zhenghui said, “When I was your age, my child was old enough to go buy soy sauce. If you don’t know how to get yourself a girlfriend, the organization can help you with that!”Wen Rugui took the request slip back over and said, “That will not be necessary.”Zhuang Zhenghui lifted his brows. “So you got this?”Wen Rugui paused a little before he nodded slightly. “Mmm.”“Okay. I’ll be waiting for your wedding candies then!”“……”