Between jokes and laughter, the waitress served the dishes. Lu Yao devoured them like a starved ghost, completely disregarding her image.
Wei Xia stared at her, dumbfounded, "Yaoyao, how hungry are you?"
"I overslept this morning and went to work without breakfast. I'm starving."
"You should still mind your image. There's a man here. You're usually so ladylike when there are a lot of people. Why are you so unrestrained now?"
Lu Yao pointed at Yang Jian while eating, "He's my brother. I don't need to act like a lady in front of him. Right, Jian Ge?"
"Yes, no need to pretend. Eat more. Dr. Wei, you eat too."
With Lu Feng absent, Yang Jian felt that Lu Yao missed her brother.
"Yang Jian, don't always call me Dr. Wei. I'm a few years older than you. Call me Sister Xia. I suddenly thought of an idea to help Yaoyao get rid of Wu Laizi's harassment, and I need your help."
Wei Xia suddenly showed a peculiar smile.
Lu Yao stopped, "What idea? Tell me quickly!"
Yang Jian also looked at her, "No problem. As long as I can do it, I'll definitely help."
"This idea is very simple. Let Yang Jian pretend to be Yaoyao's boyfriend, send her flowers at the school gate every day, pick her up after work, and then take her to public places like cinemas, shopping malls, squares, and KTVs in the town. Wu Laizi will naturally see it. He won't dare to lay a hand on Yang Jian and will surely retreat."
"Okay, this idea is good. Let's do it."
Lu Yao immediately became happy.
Yang Jian, however, quickly waved his hands, "Good for what? This idea won't work. I don't have time to mess around with you."
"Why won't it work? You said you're my brother, and you're not even willing to help me with this."
"I have to work, little sister. After eating, I have to go to Hancheng. I owe 1.5 million yuan in debt and need to earn money every second. Otherwise, the migrant workers will tear down my house by the end of the year. Not only will I not be able to get married, but I might not even be able to go home."
As soon as Yang Jian said this, both girls fell silent. They were joking, but this was his actual situation.
Lu Yao suddenly burst into tears, startling both Yang Jian and Wei Xia, and even the customers nearby looked over.
A waiter ran over, took a look, and left when he saw no dispute.
Lu Yao cried harder and harder. Wei Xia had to hug her, "Yaoyao, why are you crying? We're still thinking of ways to help you."
Yang Jian was also at a loss, not knowing how to comfort her.
"Sister Xia, I'm fine. Let me cry for a while. Ever since my brother had his accident, I've been too suppressed and depressed, but I have nowhere to vent. I don't dare to be willful or pampered in front of my parents anymore. I carefully accompany them every day, afraid they might have a breakdown or get sick again. Outside, I'm also harassed by that scumbag gangster, and I don't dare to tell my family for fear of worrying them."
"Yaoyao, I understand everything you're saying, but you're laughing one moment and crying the next. Is something wrong?"
As a doctor, Wei Xia was worried about Lu Yao's abnormal behavior, fearing that the girl's mind might have been stimulated. She was laughing heartily just now, and now she's crying.
"I'm fine. The reason I can laugh is that I feel very secure with Jian Ge. He's the only one who stood up to protect me when I was bullied by a gangster. He's my brother, so I want to laugh and cry to my heart's content. He won't laugh at me, nor will he despise me."
Lu Yao's unreserved release of her inner distress greatly surprised Yang Jian. The seemingly lively and intelligent beautiful teacher was enduring so much pain. He had spoken a bit too harshly just now.
"Yaoyao, how about I go talk to Wu Laizi and warn him not to harass you anymore?"
Yang Jian pulled out two tissues and handed them over.
Lu Yao wiped her tears and stopped crying, "It's useless. He's a stubborn fellow. You warned him last time, but he didn't restrain himself at all. The only change is that he doesn't trouble me directly. I even told him I was your girlfriend, but he didn't believe me at all."
Yang Jian felt a headache. This Wu Laizi was indeed a stubborn fellow, shamelessly persistent, but he hadn't done anything excessive to Lu Yao directly. Going to trouble him without reason wouldn't work.
Perhaps her face looked a bit unsightly from crying, Lu Yao got up and went to the restroom.
Wei Xia took the opportunity to say, "Yang Jian, from what Yaoyao just said, I feel you hold a very important position in her heart. Don't you have any feelings for her at all?"
"Sister Xia, what do you mean?"
"I mean, why don't you just pursue Yaoyao? You two are really well-matched, and she really needs your protection now."
"Stop joking. My status..."
"Stop it. Don't mention class or status to me. I disagree with such notions the most. You are excellent and capable, more than enough to be worthy of Yaoyao."
"But I'm deeply in debt now. I have no mind to think about these things, nor the time for romantic love."
Wei Xia smiled, "Just from this sentence, I know you still have some feelings for Yaoyao. Actually, it's not just you. Any normal man wouldn't have thoughts about a stunning beauty like Yaoyao. Since that's the case, why not go for it? As for the debt you mentioned, for you, earning a million or so shouldn't be difficult. Earning money doesn't prevent you from dating."
"Still no. I'm not mentally prepared for this."
"Then how about this? You listen to my arrangement and stay in the town for three days. During these three days, you pick her up from work every day, and then take her out for meals and movies. This has two purposes: first, to make Wu Laizi retreat, and second, to test you two. If you don't spark any romantic feelings during these few days, then you can only be like siblings."
"Three days?"
"Yes, just three days. This will not only help Yaoyao get rid of the gangster's harassment but might also lead to love. I don't think you'll mind these three days, no matter how urgently you need to make money, right?"
Yang Jian scratched his head, "Then I'll try?"
"What do you mean try? This mission must be completed."
"Should I tell her later?"
"No need. You go to her school gate this afternoon and wait for her. Give her a surprise. When she's excited, your love will come. Remember, buy a bouquet of flowers, dress up formally, and let her colleagues see. With such a handsome boyfriend, not only will Wu Laizi not dare to harass her anymore, but other suitors will also feel inferior."
"Then I have to buy a new outfit?"
"You can't catch a wolf without sacrificing your child. You're not a stingy person. You wouldn't even be reluctant to buy an outfit to chase a girl, would you? Our Yaoyao is so beautiful, don't miss out."
"Miss out on what? What are you guys talking about?"
Just as Wei Xia finished speaking, Lu Yao returned, her hair tidied, a light makeup on her face, and a stunning smile.