My Aloof Husband Can't Stop His Devoted Affection-Chapter 277 - 273: Not easy!

Chapter 277: 273: Not easy!
As he spoke, Lu Xize gave Zhu Qinghan a deep, knowing look with a smile, then got up, walked to the office door, pulled it open, and saw Jiang Baizhou standing at the stairway talking to a patient. After giving his instructions, he called out loudly, "Wei Xuan, please see Miss Zhang off."
"Yes." Wei Xuan immediately got up and walked to the stairs, giving Miss Zhang a polite smile.
"Thank you, Doctor Jiang, for your help today." Before going downstairs, Miss Zhang nodded to him to express her gratitude.
"Miss Zhang, you’re too kind. If you have any questions, feel free to contact my assistant anytime." Jiang Baizhou’s expression was calm, and his tone was not as cold as usual, making people feel less intimidated.
"Alright."
It was only after Wei Xuan saw Miss Zhang off that Jiang Baizhou turned back, only to see Lu Xize leaning against the door of the office, one hand in his pocket, staring at him with a mischievous smile. His steps paused slightly, but he didn’t linger, and went on his way back.
"Hey, wait, Old Jiang." Lu Xize saw that he was being ignored and his smile instantly froze. He quickly called out to him and even went forward to pull him aside, whispering, "Your past romance catches up with you."
Just as he finished speaking, a figure appeared at the office doorway, accompanied by the sound of high heels approaching, with a poised and graceful smile.
Hearing those words, Jiang Baizhou couldn’t help but furrow his brow. As he heard the footsteps, he turned his head to look, his eyes darkening, his handsome features turning sharper, and he shot a quick glance at Lu Xize.
Seeing this, Lu Xize returned a wronged look, as if to say he was innocent. It wasn’t his doing; she came here on her own.
"Senior." As Zhu Qinghan approached, Jiang Baizhou lightly moved his cool lips to greet her first.
"It’s really hard to see you! I was in Nancheng this morning, and my uncle said you had no class today, so I got your consultation room’s address and came over. I didn’t expect my timing to still be off, you’re really a busy man." Zhu Qinghan nodded with a smile, using a particularly rueful tone to tease him.
"Oh dear, Senior, your words make me sad. So you specifically came to see Old Jiang? Ah! My heart’s so cold now." After Zhu Qinghan finished speaking, Jiang Baizhou pursed his lips and remained silent, just as the air was filled with an awkward atmosphere, Lu Xize timely broke the silence.
Only then did Zhu Qinghan shift her gaze from Jiang Baizhou, giving Lu Xize a playful glare, just about to tease him when Wei Xuan came over with a cup of coffee, apologizing repeatedly, "Sorry, Doctor Lu, the coffee machine in the break room got stuck earlier, it took me a while to fix it."
Lu Xize raised an eyebrow, gave Wei Xuan an appreciative look, and smiled, "Yesterday I asked Lang Jing to make me some coffee, and she said it got stuck too. It seems that machine really needs replacing, I’ll buy a new one online later."
"Alright." Wei Xuan responded with a sweet smile, turning to Zhu Qinghan and handing her the coffee, "Miss Zhu, your coffee."
"Thank you." Zhu Qinghan accepted it with a warm smile and another ’thank you,’ then looked at Jiang Baizhou, "It’s four minutes to twelve, you must take a break to eat lunch even if you’re busy! We haven’t eaten together in years, you wouldn’t refuse such a request, would you?"
Lu Xize squinted his eyes, watching from the side, knowing well Jiang Baizhou’s temperament. If it’s something he doesn’t want, he wouldn’t give anyone face, but Zhu Qinghan’s intentions were quite clear.
He, a proudly cold and faithful man, had eyes only for Nie Cenjin, even when they weren’t together; now that he’s married to her, he’s bound to remain loyal, and no other woman could catch his interest.
Perhaps not receiving Jiang Baizhou’s reply, Zhu Qinghan looked at Lu Xize to give herself an out, smiling, "Xi Ze, join us too!"
"Sure! Then Old Jiang, you’re treating! It’s rare for Senior to be back in the country, and we haven’t seen each other in ages. This meal is on you." Hearing Zhu Qinghan involve him, Lu Xize agreed, easing the awkwardness and crisis for Jiang Baizhou, glancing at Wei Xuan, and deliberately raising his eyebrow, "Wei Xuan, it’s rare for your Doctor Jiang to treat today, you’re in for a good meal too."
"Oh, I have a share too?" Wei Xuan was sharp, having some understanding of Jiang Baizhou. When Lu Xize signaled to her with a look, she naturally knew it was time to brazenly join in, not fearing Doctor Jiang’s coldness, as he probably wouldn’t mind.
Even if he did, Doctor Lu would cover for her!
"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity; you must seize it." Lu Xize chimed in, suddenly remembering, "Hey, it’s already lunch time. Old Jiang, why don’t you call your wife Cen Jin over! And the beauty with Cen Jin, uh... Ye Lingran, right? It’s perfect hotpot weather; there’s a great hotpot place not far from here, the taste is excellent, and it’s a good deal."
Receiving his look of intent, Jiang Baizhou’s expression tightened, nodded to Zhu Qinghan, and calmly said, "You all go ahead with Senior, I’ll go fetch my wife." Turning, he headed towards his office.
"Alright, then I’ll bring Senior and Wei Xuan to order some dishes first and wait for you!" Lu Xize called loudly to his retreating figure, then said to Zhu Qinghan and Wei Xuan, "Senior, wait a moment, I’ll get my car keys and jacket. Wei Xuan, why are you still standing here? Go grab your coat, ready to enjoy Doctor Jiang’s meal!"
"Okay!" Wei Xuan replied happily, going downstairs to put on her coat, and in the meantime, she couldn’t resist boasting to Lang Jing on WeChat.
Having been at the consultation room for months, it’s her first time getting a meal treated by Doctor Jiang!
It’s not easy!
After Lu Xize got his jacket and car keys and came back out, Zhu Qinghan only then took her eyes off the direction Jiang Baizhou had left, smiling as she asked, "Is Bai Zhou’s wife around here too?"
"Oh, Cen Jin’s studio is also on Chunxi Road, about a ten-minute walk from here, not far." Lu Xize answered Zhu Qinghan’s question as he started downstairs.
Upon hearing this, Zhu Qinghan smiled lightly without further comment. When going downstairs, she cast another deep look towards Jiang Baizhou’s office, her cherry lips pressed gently together. Just as she withdrew her gaze, she bumped into Wei Xuan who was waiting below.
Wei Xuan smiled at her and turned to Lu Xize, "Doctor Lu, are we walking over or taking your car?"
"Senior, would you prefer to drive or walk?"