CHAPTER 390: CHAPTER 389: THE HANDSOME MAN RIGHT UNDER THEIR NOSES

Taking the suitcase from Gu Xiaoqing’s hand, Fang Shaohan very gentlemanly also took the suitcase from Guo Donghua’s hand and placed them in the car’s trunk.

Then he opened the car door for the two of them.

Guo Donghua sat in the back seat, while Gu Xiaoqing took the front passenger seat.

The distance between the two clearly divided Guo Donghua’s desire for gossip.

The child’s eyes had already revealed too much excitement, eager to break through the chair’s barrier and whisper to Gu Xiaoqing.

"Oh, my God."

The whispered exclamation was meant to catch Gu Xiaoqing’s attention.

Gu Xiaoqing glanced over but didn’t turn around; she understood her intention.

Fang Shaohan was wearing a light casual suit today, the dark blue shirt inside accentuating his healthy tan skin. His broad shoulders were gracefully and comfortably positioned in the driver’s seat, and his gaze was provocative, while a lazy smile played on his lips. His appearance was striking, exuding a dangerous aura. He looked like a man full of confidence and adventurous spirit.

Such a dazzlingly handsome man would draw everyone’s eyes.

Guo Donghua, who was part of the ’appearance club’, found Fang Shaohan to be immensely attractive.

Of course, up till now, Guo Donghua’s immunity to handsome men had significantly improved; after all, everyone around Gu Xiaoqing was more and more dignified and handsome, surpassing Pan An.

Although Guo Donghua wasn’t seeing Fang Shaohan for the first time, it was the first time seeing him dressed up like this; Fang Shaohan looked absolutely heated.

How could Guo Donghua not be entranced?

"Are you Fang Shaohan?"

Guo Donghua obviously couldn’t accept the fact that such a handsome guy had been around her for so long without her realizing.

"Hello, I suppose you are Gu Xiaoqing’s good friend, Guo Donghua? We met a year ago, but didn’t say hello back then; my apologies." Fang Shaohan indeed had a vivid memory.

"That’s true. Whenever I’m with Gu Xiaoqing, even though she’s not as pretty as me, it’s always me who gets ignored. I don’t know why." Guo Donghua playfully complained.

In her heart, she could already confirm that this was indeed Gu Xiaoqing’s patient.

"I heard you got injured recently?"

Guo Donghua couldn’t suppress her curious nature.

"Yes, thanks to my girlfriend’s meticulous care. Otherwise, you would be gasping at me now, but that gasp would likely be because I’m sitting in a wheelchair." Fang Shaohan didn’t shy away from mentioning his past disability.

Guo Donghua was immediately won over by Fang Shaohan’s straightforwardness, her fondness skyrocketing to the peak.

She tugged at Gu Xiaoqing’s sleeve, saying, "You better be good to our Xiaoqing. Don’t be fooled by her usual indifferent demeanor; she’s actually a passionate woman inside. As long as you’re good to her, she’ll repay you tenfold or hundredfold."

The kind of friend who sells you out—is that even a friend?

Gu Xiaoqing suspiciously looked at the person in the rear-view mirror.

Shouldn’t this be a time to boost your own prestige?

Sigh, typical unreliable behavior.

Fang Shaohan nodded with a smile, "I agree, you’re not wrong. Rest assured, I’ll treat Gu Xiaoqing sincerely, absolutely being the best boyfriend, and I’ll be very good to her."

Guo Donghua was even more satisfied, her eyes sparkling as she sized up Fang Shaohan.

Gu Xiaoqing was speechless.

Letting Fang Shaohan come pick her up was a mistake, knowing full well Guo Donghua couldn’t resist handsome men, yet still letting Fang Shaohan come to drop them off.

It was her own blurred judgment.

Fortunately, they quickly arrived at Guo Donghua’s doorstep, dropped Guo Donghua off, and the two fell into silence.

Though they hadn’t seen each other for long, it still felt like there was a sense of unfamiliarity. Now, without others around, the two became uncomfortably quiet.

Gu Xiaoqing truly didn’t know what to say; apart from that one night, there seemed to be nothing between them, at least no typical couple-like dates, movies, or walks.

There were lightning-speed kisses and conversations, but after a few days, it left one feeling utterly helpless.

Fang Shaohan’s chuckle reached her, drawing Gu Xiaoqing’s sidelong glance, "Do we look like a couple now? I feel so nervous, like I’m sitting an exam with such tension."

"Pfft," Gu Xiaoqing also burst into laughter.

Indeed, the atmosphere between the two was indeed somewhat bizarre.

The unfamiliar barrier feeling vanished, and Fang Shaohan lightly picked up Gu Xiaoqing’s hand resting on her lap, holding it in his palm, gently stroking it.

That familiar feeling seemed to instantly return to their hearts.

"Are you okay?"

Fang Shaohan couldn’t help but inquire about Gu Xiaoqing’s recent situation.

"As you can see, I can eat and sleep, incredibly well." Gu Xiaoqing replied jokingly.

In truth, only Gu Xiaoqing knew how busy she had been lately, not having much time to sleep, otherwise, where did those dark shadows under her eyes come from?

"Liar. Little trickster, you’re almost turning into a panda, yet you say you’re eating well and sleeping soundly. Be honest, is it because you’re unable to sleep thinking about me?" Fang Shaohan rarely teased, leaving Gu Xiaoqing quite surprised.

This cold and tough man could actually be this amusing.

"If you ask me that, I can only say, I don’t miss you at all, because every time I think of you, I feel a lot of pressure. Who told you to be so eager for me to meet your family?" Gu Xiaoqing complained; lately, every time she thought about Fang Shaohan saying they would meet his parents during the New Year, she couldn’t sleep worrying.

Although she hadn’t met Fang Shaohan’s grandparents, just from Jiang Limin’s attitude, she could see how troublesome those two elders would be.

Gu Xiaoqing couldn’t possibly avoid a headache.

Fang Shaohan smiled tenderly, raising his hand to tousle Gu Xiaoqing’s hair, drawing a dissatisfied complaint from Gu Xiaoqing.

"My hair is all messed up."

"Don’t worry, my grandparents are ordinary people too; at most, they’re a bit stubborn, but they won’t eat you. Besides, I’m here. As long as our hearts are united, there’s nothing to fear. What I fear most is you backing out; everything else is nothing to fear." Fang Shaohan calmly expressed his thoughts.

The elders at home had been fretting for two days, but Fang Shaohan was much like the old man, not one to easily compromise, so the two had squabbled quite a bit.

He needed a strong reason, at least one where Gu Xiaoqing wouldn’t flee at the last moment.

It wasn’t a lone battle he was fighting.