The second week's consultation time was moved to the afternoon, and I was still face to face with Dr. Chen in that elegant and warm room.
The communication was not smooth, no matter what Dr. Chen asked, Bai Ziren would only give objective answers, with almost no subjective emotions expressed.
Referring to the situation of his parents, Bai Ziren said: "They divorced very early because of personality differences."
"Is it acceptable to learn the fact that your mother remarried later?"
"Can."
"Did you feel uncomfortable after the family reorganization?"
Bai Ziren shook his head: "No."
After chatting intermittently for a while, Chen folded the pocket watch on his palm and said, "It sounds like your mother doesn't care much about your feelings, neither did she tell you about having a new boyfriend, nor did she take care of you before getting married. Meet him once."
"It's her business and I will respect it."
Chen Zhe shook his head: "It's not just about her alone, it's also about whether you live happily or not."
"Doctor Chen, can we talk about something else?"
Chen Zhe easily put aside his pocket watch, folded his hands on his knees, and acted as if he could talk about anything he wanted: "Then talk about what you should talk about at your age, for example, what kind of boyfriend do you want to find? "
Bai Ziren couldn't answer, he didn't expect the doctor to ask her this.
"Let me guess." Chen Zhe paid the amount with one hand, looked at her and said, "Would it suit you to find a man like Mr. Cheng?"
Bai Ziren felt as if someone put an ice cube directly on her heart, and after removing it, it quickly warmed up again.
What's going on... Where did he see it
"I remember the last time you asked me what's the point of starting to chat with you. In fact, the meaning is somewhat." Chen Zhe continued, "Because I can see that you are a little nervous, and I want to try to say something to attract your attention. thing."
"Doctor Chen, are you thinking too much?"
"Although it seems to have little effect, when I mentioned his name, your expression is obviously different."
"Really?" Bo Ziren leaned back habitually, getting a little further away from him, already feeling really nervous, "Maybe... just because we all know him, it will be easier to chat."
"Don't rush to explain, I won't tell him."
"..."
When the time was almost up, when Bai Ziren turned his back to get his schoolbag, Chen Zhe quickly and silently sent a text message to Cheng Jingbo: "This little friend of yours trusts you more than me, I feel very frustrated. "
Cheng Jingbo finished reading quietly, put away her phone when she heard the door open, turned around and asked her, "How do you feel today?"
Bai Ziren said hesitantly, "It's okay."
He asked again: "Are you a bit repulsed to communicate with him?"
"No, in fact, he is very nice. The problem lies with me. I am a boring gourd."
Cheng Jingbo was slightly startled by the words "suffering gourd". Seeing the rare childish annoyance on her expression, he smiled inwardly, but didn't say it out loud.
Bai Ziren lowered his head in frustration, and walked slowly towards the door with him.
"Accompany me to a Chinese pharmacy to pick up medicine, and I will deliver medicine to a teacher later." Cheng Jingbo said as he walked.
"Your teacher?" she asked curiously.
"A math teacher in elementary school is very old now, and her legs and feet are inconvenient. I help her run errands."
"Do you still have contact with the primary school teacher?"
"Yes, it's fate."
When I was picking up medicine in the hall, I happened to meet Cheng Jingjie who was on duty. She had a new haircut and looked bright and neat.
"Why are you together?" Cheng Jingjie was very surprised to see her younger brother and Mu Zibei's sister together.
"She came to my coffee shop before, and we knew each other." Cheng Jingbo didn't say to bring Bai Ziren to see a psychologist.
Cheng Jingjie was thoughtful, and thought it was really rare. Her younger brother was never someone who was willing to get close to the opposite sex, and there were no beautiful girls around him, because he always avoided suspicion. Girls, if it's troublesome, as long as they have a suitable personality and an average appearance, but Mu Zibei's sister is very beautiful and tall, so she stands out in the crowd.
"What's wrong?" Cheng Jingbo looked at the eldest sister who was suddenly silent.
"It's okay, then you are busy, I have to go to Xiao Cui's place to get the report, let's go first." Dr. Cheng acted resolutely, stepping on high heels and leaving.
Cheng Jingbo took the medicine, looked at the time, and suggested to Bai Ziren who had been silently following him: "I'm going to deliver the medicine now, if you don't mind, you can go with me, and I'll drive you back when it's over."
Bai Ziren's pupils lighted up quietly, thinking that wouldn't it be a few more hours of time to spend together? It seems to be as lucky as a free gift.
"Of course if you still have something to do..."
"I have nothing to do." She expressed her attitude before he finished speaking, "I can accompany you to deliver the medicine."
Today's weather was unexpectedly good, with the sun shining on the down jacket, it was warm, as if wrapped in a quilt, which made Bai Ziren feel very comfortable.
Cheng Jingbo drove for 20 minutes and arrived outside a small alley. After parking the car, she went down with her and walked in together.
This alley is a bit deep, and there are several pools of water on the road. Long bamboo poles protrude from the small window above the head, where clothes and sheets are hung to dry, and there is a fragrance of soap bubbles in the air.
Bai Ziren had long legs, and he crossed several puddles smoothly, keeping up with Cheng Jingbo's speed. Halfway there, he suddenly smelled the aroma of food wafting out.
"People here eat very early." Cheng Jingbo explained, "Sometimes they move out of the table to eat outside, and the taste travels far."
"Braised pig's feet?" Bai Ziren said.
"Your nose is very good, that's right, it's braised pig's feet."
"Because there is this dish in the school cafeteria, but the taste is not as fragrant."
He just smiled lightly and didn't comment.
When you walk to the end, you come to a circular stone arch. The first house you enter is Mr. Xu's house, and the door is open.
Mrs. Xu is cooking. Her little granddaughter Fang Rong is sitting on the bench, drawing on the sketchbook with her head down. The TV is also on, playing popular TV series in previous years. The sound is very loud, but it does not affect the little girl's immersion In the self world.
Cheng Jingbo stepped forward, bent down and asked, "What are you painting?"
Fang Rong was taken aback. She looked up and saw Cheng Jingbo and immediately smiled. She obediently called Teacher Cheng, and turned her head to inform the grandma who was busy in the kitchen: "Grandma, look who is here!"
Mrs. Xu was a little deaf, and the little granddaughter didn't even answer her two calls, and only turned around in a daze when she yelled the third time: "Fang Rong, are you calling me?"
"Yes, grandma, come out soon, Teacher Cheng is here to bring you medicine!"
Mrs. Xu reacted quickly, turned off the faucet, and came out to greet the guests. When she saw Cheng Jingbo standing next to a girl who matched his age and appearance, she didn't ask any questions, and said self-righteously: "Ah, Jingbo, what is this girl?" Again and again, I finally waited until you brought your girlfriend, why didn't you say hello in advance, so I could prepare the dishes."
"You misunderstood, she is a friend of mine." Cheng Jingbo said.
Mrs. Xu and her eyebrows smiled kindly: "Understood, we all start with friends, and don't put pressure on you."
Bai Ziren greeted Mrs. Xu, Mrs. Xu nodded with a smile, and looked at her carefully: "What a nice little girl."
Because Bai Ziren was embarrassed, Cheng Jingbo put the medicine on the table, asked the teacher about her recent physical condition, and learned that she was fine and her legs and feet didn't hurt too much. After she was relieved, she gave some instructions and was about to leave.
"How can you just leave like this?" Mrs. Xu didn't care, and took his arm directly, "It's getting late, you're not hungry, your daughter... your friend is hungry too, I've already cooked the meal , Let Fang Rong go to the deli at the entrance of the alley to buy some food."
Mrs. Xu said she was going to get her wallet in the back room, but was stopped by Cheng Jingbo.
As soon as Fang Rong heard the word deli, Fang Rong jumped off the small bench and patted the purse on her waist: "I'll go buy it, I have money."
Fang Rong slipped out quickly, braked quickly, turned her head and asked Bai Ziren with the attitude of a little adult: "Sister, do you want roasted chicken legs or cured pork ribs?"
"The roasted chicken legs are ready." Bai Ziren said subconsciously, and then felt that something was wrong, and looked at Cheng Jingbo honestly, admitting his mistake with his eyes.
Unexpectedly, Cheng Jingbo, who was determined to leave at first, received her eyes and laughed a little, and then said no more, showing a compromised expression.
"Buy both." Mrs. Xu told her granddaughter proudly.
"That's right, but the reality is cruel." Fang Rong patted her purse, "There's not enough money."
"This is for you." Bai Ziren took out his wallet and took out some change.
Fang Rong took it, and said deftly: "Sister, lend me a loan first, and then it will be charged to grandma's account."
After speaking, he ran away.
Mrs. Xu hurriedly prepared to pay back the money to Bai Ziren. Of course, Bai Ziren would not accept money from the old man. Even saying no, Cheng Jingbo on the side said succinctly: "It's all in my account."
The old lady Xu gave up, looked at Bai Ziren's appearance again, and couldn't help but ask for more information.
When talking about academic qualifications, Mrs. Xu praised again and again: "Keep working harder, getting a Ph.D. is just at the same level as Jing Bo."
In words, they have completely regarded them as a pair made in heaven.
Compared with Bai Ziren's embarrassment and speechlessness, Cheng Jingbo didn't bother to explain much after the initial clarification was invalid, but just took the topic elsewhere and asked about the teacher's eye disease.
"Take medicine and it will be fine. Surgery at this age is death. I want to live a few more years."
Bai Ziren sat and listened to their conversation, and he understood a little bit better. In fact, when he came in just now, he almost understood that Mrs. Xu’s family was poor and her life might be difficult. When he thought that he had the audacity to stay for dinner, he felt even more embarrassed. What's more, Cheng Jingbo's eyes didn't show any condemnation when she looked over just now, which didn't deepen her guilt.
Fang Rong quickly completed the task, bought back the things, helped grandma set the table, put the dishes and chopsticks, and greeted the guests.
The food cooked by Mrs. Xu's home is very fragrant, and with cooked food, it is very delicious. When eating, Fang Rong still does not forget to watch TV dramas.
"I'm sorry, I was wrong. I shouldn't have looked at the snow and the moon with her, from poetry to philosophy of life. From now on, I will only watch snow and the moon with you, from poetry to philosophy of life."
Fang Rong rolled her eyes and watched with great enthusiasm.
Bai Ziren has never watched a popular TV series, and his childhood memories in this area are zero, and he is already stunned by this series of lines.
Fang Rong thought of something, and turned around to ask Bai Ziren: "Sister, will you also talk about philosophy of life with Teacher Cheng?"
Bai Ziren replied truthfully: "I don't know much about philosophy."
"Really?" Fang Rong was a little surprised, "Then why do you fall in love with Mr. Cheng? It must be a lot of pressure, and you have to read the history of philosophy before talking."
Without giving the parties a chance to explain, Mrs. Xu interrupted her talkative granddaughter: "What do you know, lovers can talk a lot."
"I understand." Fang Rong's old god was there, "Grandma, I have watched more romantic dramas than you can recognize, just chatting with guests and warming up."
Bai Ziren looked at his white rice, rolled his eyes, his thoughts stayed on the words "romantic drama", and then his eyes fell on the TV.
"Sister, you seem to be very interested in this TV series. Could it be that you haven't watched it?" Fang Rong sucked her finger, "Isn't this a memory of your generation?"
"I didn't watch TV very much when I was a kid."
"Are you a nerd?"
Hearing Mrs. Xu's cough, Fang Rong added: "Sure enough, Mr. Cheng and I belong to the same schoolbag planet."
Bai Ziren: "Actually, he and I are not..."
"You eat this." Cheng Jingbo moved a plate of clear vegetables to the middle, without giving her a chance to continue explaining.
Bai Ziren immediately understood that if she said one more sentence, it would cause a new misunderstanding, so it is better to say less.
Mrs. Xu also took the opportunity to speak well for her students, eloquently talking about how smart Cheng Jingbo was when he was studying. He deserved to be a role model for everyone. Give him an extra poached egg when eating.
"Ah, grandma, you've said it 800 times. How can the sisters of these basic models not know." Fang Rong laughed, "Can you tell me something new? Like who did he like and with whom? It's okay, have you been caught by the teacher?"
"No." Mrs. Xu recalled the past and couldn't help regretting, "He has always had no other intentions, so how could he do such a thing? At that time, I was very fortunate that he was a good seedling, who grew up well, studied well, and was not contaminated by the world of flowers. , it's kind of boring to think about it now."
Cheng Jingbo confessed: "I have nothing to talk about."
"However, I do think of an interesting incident. At that time, his deskmate, a chubby boy, cried bitterly when changing tables, saying, teacher, why did you separate us, we want to be together, and snot and tears , tightly grabbed his arm to prevent him from leaving, and he said it was okay, as long as he was still in the same classroom, it would be very convenient, what a joke." Mrs. Xu smiled cheerfully as she spoke.
Fang Rong pounded the table happily, and hurriedly asked Cheng Jingbo: "I want to listen to the full version of the sadomasochistic relationship between you and the little fat man."
The chopsticks in Bai Ziren's hand almost slipped, and he turned to look at Cheng Jingbo.
"He just thought it would be convenient for him to sit with me and copy my homework. I said that as long as he was in the same classroom, he could pass the notebook to him. It's not what you think at all." Cheng Jingbo gave Fang Rong a piece of fish.
Fang Rong shut up.
"Not only that, sitting next to you, you even feed him snacks, which makes him fatter and fatter." Granny Xu added.
"Then why is my sister so thin? Doesn't Teacher Cheng feed her?"
"Girls, how can you gain weight by eating some snacks? Besides, your sister is under academic pressure, and falling in love is not an easy job."
"Grandma, I understand everything." Fang Rong said in a long voice, earnestly speaking, "Adults are very tired when they fall in love. It takes physical exertion day after day."
Bai Ziren felt powerless to defend himself, so after thinking about it, she didn't mind, as long as Cheng Jingbo didn't mind, she didn't care much.
"You need strength to study, don't you?" Cheng Jingbo gave Fang Rong two more pieces of fish.
"You forgot that I don't like fish? Why do you keep giving it to me?" Fang Rong said to the point, "You are not calm today. You have been covering up the feeling. Do you think I know too much?"
Cheng Jingbo paused for a moment, then asked modestly: "You know so much, are you taught by those novels wrapped in kraft paper and written with the name of the course in the small drawer?"
"What?" Mrs. Xu scolded, "Fang Rong, it's no wonder you've been talking nonsense these days. You didn't study hard. I'll check it out later."
Fang Rong was betrayed, and she was in distress. She glanced at Cheng Jingbo, who seemed kind and harmless, and muttered in her heart.
Cheng Jingbo turned to look at Bai Ziren, and said to her: "Eat more, you should gain a few pounds."
Under the warm incandescent lamp, Bai Ziren was drinking hot soup, when he heard this concerned word, his whole heart seemed to fall into the soup in front of him.