Siheyuan: A romantic village doctor, making trouble

Chapter 243 Do I still have a chance?

When Yan Bugui saw that Ran Qiuye had agreed, he could not help but feel an indescribable joy in his heart. He hummed a cheerful little tune as he walked, as if the whole world had become beautiful. His footsteps were light and fast, as if he was walking on clouds, and he soon returned to the courtyard.

As soon as he entered the yard, Yan Bugui could not wait to walk towards Sha Zhu's room. His face was filled with a bright smile, his eyes were shining with excitement, and his whole body was full of energy.

"Zhuzi! Zhuzi!" Yan Bugui couldn't help but shouting before he even reached the door. His voice revealed great excitement and anticipation.

Sha Zhu was sitting in the room in a daze. When he heard Yan Bugui's shout, he suddenly jumped up from his chair. His face was full of surprise, his eyes were wide open, and his mouth opened into an "O" shape.

"Really? Third uncle, are you telling the truth? A girl agreed to go on a blind date with me?" Sha Zhu's voice trembled with excitement. He grabbed Yan Bugui's arm tightly and asked anxiously.

Yan Bugui nodded vigorously, and the smile on his face became even brighter. He patted Sha Zhu on the shoulder, and said with a hint of pride: "Of course it's true, Zhuzi! When have I, Yan Bugui, ever lied to you? This girl is from a good family, beautiful and with a good personality. You must seize the opportunity!"

After hearing what Yan Bugui said, Sha Zhu couldn't believe his ears. His heart was pounding as if it was about to jump out of his throat. For so many years, he had been longing to find a close partner. Now that he finally had such an opportunity, how could he not be excited?

"Uncle, please tell me quickly, where is this girl from? What's her name?" Sha Zhu asked anxiously. His mood could no longer be described in words.

Yan Bugui smiled and deliberately kept the secret: "Haha, Zhuzi, don't worry. You will know when we meet tomorrow. But I can reveal one thing first. This girl is a cultured person and is a good match for you!"

When Sha Zhu heard this, he was even more delighted. He was originally worried that the other party would look down on him as a cook, but he didn't expect that he was actually a cultured person. This made him look forward to tomorrow's blind date.

"Thank you, Third Uncle! If this succeeds, I will definitely repay you!" Sha Zhu said with tears of gratitude.

Yan Bugui waved his hand and said with a smile: "We are all neighbors, and we should help each other. As long as you can find happiness, I will be happy too." After that, Yan Bugui gave Sha Zhu a few more instructions, asking him to prepare well and try to leave a good impression on the other party.

Sha Zhu nodded repeatedly, indicating that he would definitely follow Yan Bugui's instructions. At this moment, his heart was full of hope and longing, looking forward to meeting the mysterious girl tomorrow.

Yan Bugui sat down with a smile and kept the secret:

"Hey, are you so anxious to know? Don't you want to hear how much effort I put into helping you find this opportunity?"

Sha Zhu then realized that he had lost his composure and quickly smiled and said:

"Oh, look at my impatient temper. When I heard that there was a girl willing to go on a blind date with me, I forgot everything. Uncle, please tell me what's going on!"

Yan Bugui nodded with satisfaction and continued:

"I had to ask a lot of people for help to find this girl. Not only is she pretty, but she's also gentle and has a good family background!"

Sha Zhu was overjoyed when he heard this and thanked him repeatedly:

"Uncle San, I am really grateful to you this time! If it weren't for your help, I wouldn't have such a good opportunity!"

Yan Bugui waved his hand and said modestly:

"Zhu Zi, please don't be polite to me. We are all family, it's only natural for us to help each other!"

At this moment, Sha Zhu suddenly remembered something, turned around and walked into the kitchen, and soon brought out two steaming meat dishes.

As he was arranging the food, he smiled and said to Yan Bugui, "Uncle San, look at my poor memory. I was so busy thanking you that I forgot to prepare something delicious for you. I happened to bring back two meat dishes from the factory today. Come and try my cooking!"

When Yan Bugui saw the delicious food on the table, his eyes lit up and he praised:

"Zhu Zi, you are really amazing. You can actually make such a delicious dish!"

Sha Zhu smiled, showing his big white teeth, and then took out a bottle of Erguotou from the cabinet and carefully placed it on the table as if he was holding a rare treasure. "Uncle, I don't have any good wine here, this bottle of Erguotou is all I have, please don't dislike it!" Yan Bugui waved his hand hurriedly, and responded with a smile on his face: "What do you dislike? This Erguotou is a good wine, I love it!" Before he finished speaking, he couldn't wait to unscrew the bottle cap, first filled a glass for himself, and then filled another for Sha Zhu. The two of them raised their glasses and drank them all in one gulp.

Sha Zhu put down his wine glass with a smile on his face and said happily: "Uncle, come and try these delicious dishes!" After that, he stood up and kept picking up dishes for Yan Bugui, and kept asking him to eat more. Yan Bugui was not shy either. He opened his belly and chewed the meat and vegetables on the table with relish. His mouth was full of oil and glittered under the light. "Zhu Zi, if it weren't for our close relationship, I wouldn't introduce anyone else to them easily! This is a famous beauty in our school!" After hearing this, Sha Zhu's joy was even greater, and he thought to himself: "It turns out that she is a teacher. This is really great!"

At this moment, Sha Zhu was already looking forward to meeting this beautiful female teacher, and he seemed to see his bright future. Yan Bugui continued to enjoy the satisfaction brought by the food, and was also happy to be able to help Sha Zhu. In this warm atmosphere, the two drank and ate meat while talking happily, as if forgetting all their troubles.

Yan Bugui picked up another large piece of meat and put it in his mouth. Then, while chewing, he said indistinctly, "Don't disbelieve me, she is really beautiful. Her name is Ran Qiuye, and she is a teacher in our school!"

As Sha Zhu listened to Yan Bugui's words, a figure began to emerge in his mind. He suddenly remembered that he seemed to have seen this woman named Ran Qiuye before. At that time, she came to the courtyard to visit Banggeng. Moreover, in his memory, Ran Qiuye was beautiful, and her eyes were like clear lake water, which made people feel comfortable. Not only that, she also exuded a strong bookish atmosphere, as if she was a talented woman from ancient times. Coupled with her graceful, tall and slender figure, she was even more unforgettable.

After eating and drinking, Sha Zhu could no longer hold back his excitement and asked anxiously, "Uncle, when are we going on a blind date?" Yan Bugui burped and replied slowly, "Tomorrow afternoon, I have an appointment with her."

"So fast!" Sha Zhu jumped up excitedly, waving his hands and saying, "I have to prepare well."

The next day, Sha Zhu was extremely busy. He first cleaned the whole house until there was not a speck of dust left; then he shaved carefully and dressed himself up; finally, he went to the store to buy a new piece of clothing, ready to wear it on the blind date to show his best side.

In the afternoon, Sha Zhu, led by Yan Bugui, arrived at the agreed location. Ran Qiuye had been waiting for a long time, wearing a simple dress and smiling sweetly.

After the two met, Sha Zhu discovered that Ran Qiuye was not only beautiful and kind, but also well-educated and well-mannered. He was secretly delighted: This is absolutely my ideal partner!

After the blind date, Yan Bugui kept talking bad about Sha Zhu to Ran Qiuye, such as the fact that Sha Zhu stole his bicycle wheel.

These words instantly made Ran Qiuye's impression of Sha Zhu extremely bad.

Her eyes widened, her face full of disbelief, and she asked in surprise:

"Teacher Yan, if that's the case, then why did you introduce him to me for a blind date?"

Yan Bugui showed an innocent and pitiful look, and explained hypocritically:

"Oh, I have no choice. Look at that big, strong, and muscular Sha Zhu. How can I be his opponent? If I don't do what he wants, he will probably beat me up!"

However, at this time, Sha Zhu had already returned home.

His thoughts were completely immersed in the wonderful memories of his blind date with Ran Qiuye.

He closed his eyes gently, Ran Qiuye's beautiful face kept flashing in his mind, and an indescribable agitation surged in his heart.

Even when he saw Qin Huairu, he felt a little annoyed and muttered to himself, "Humph, compared to Ran Qiuye, she is really far behind!"

After listening to Yan Bugui's words, Ran Qiuye thought for a moment, then said softly: "Teacher Yan, you should go to Sha Zhu in person to explain it clearly. In fact, I don't like him."

Upon hearing this, Yan Bugui immediately smiled and nodded, saying, "Okay, I'll go back and explain it to him. To be honest, he's just a cook. How can he be worthy of someone as outstanding as you?"

Yan Bugui hurried to Sha Zhu's house and told him what Ran Qiuye said. Sha Zhu was shocked and could not accept this fact.

"Why? Why does she look down on me?" Sha Zhu shouted at Yan Bugui in anger. Yan Bugui shook his head helplessly and tried to persuade him earnestly: "I told you a long time ago that she is a teacher with excellent conditions in all aspects. How could she look down on a cook like you?"

However, Sha Zhu was not convinced, and his heart was filled with resentment and doubt. He was determined to find Ran Qiuye to find out. So, he came to the school gate and quietly waited for Ran Qiuye to get off work.

Finally, Ran Qiuye walked out of the school gate. Sha Zhu immediately went to meet her and blocked her way. He looked directly into Ran Qiuye's eyes and asked firmly, "Ran Qiuye, why do you look down on me? What's wrong with me?"

Ran Qiuye raised his head, looked at Sha Zhu with an honest gaze, and answered seriously: "Sha Zhu, actually you are a really nice person, but we are just not suitable for each other."

After hearing this, Sha Zhu asked anxiously: "What's wrong? As long as you tell me, I can change myself!" His eyes revealed a kind of persistence and determination.

Ran Qiuye sighed softly, seeming a little helpless.

She said earnestly: "It's not that you need to change anything, it's a feeling. I don't have that kind of heartbeat feeling for you, there is a lack of tacit understanding and resonance between us."

Sha Zhu was stunned. He couldn't understand what this so-called "feeling" was.

He felt that he had tried his best, but still couldn't move Ran Qiuye's heart.

He stood there blankly, watching Ran Qiuye's departing back, feeling a sense of loss and frustration in his heart.

Is love really so elusive? He began to reflect on himself, perhaps he was too simple and direct, and did not know how to express his inner feelings.

However, Sha Zhu will not give up easily. He knows that love requires time and effort, and he believes that one day, he will be able to find his own happiness. Although he suffered a setback this time, he firmly believes that there will be more opportunities waiting for him in the future.

With this belief, Sha Zhu quietly turned around and left, ready to re-examine his life and emotional path. He knew that the road ahead was still long, but he was willing to fight for it until he found the person who truly appreciated and loved him.

Sha Zhu was stunned. He had never thought about feeling this kind of thing. He thought that as long as he worked hard, he could get what he wanted.

"Then... do I still have a chance?" Sha Zhu asked unwillingly.

Ran Qiuye shook her head, "We can be friends."

Sha Zhu returned home in despair. He didn't understand why they had a good chat when they met.

Why did it change suddenly? For a moment, Sha Zhu was a little dazed.

Sha Zhu sat on the bed, staring out the window with empty eyes. He couldn't understand why his sincere efforts were not rewarded? Is love really so complicated?

A few days later, one night, Sha Zhu was alone in a tavern, drinking to drown his sorrows. He drank one cup after another, trying to numb his painful mood with alcohol.

"Zhu Zi, stop drinking!" Yan Bugui was watching from the side, feeling very uncomfortable.

Sha Zhu smiled bitterly, "Uncle San, do you think I am really stupid? I am so good to her, but she doesn't appreciate it at all."

Yan Bugui patted Sha Zhu on the shoulder and comforted him: "Zhu Zi, this is love, sometimes you can't force it. You have to look forward, maybe you will meet someone who is more suitable for you in the future."

After hearing this, Sha Zhu nodded slightly. Although he still felt very sad, he knew that Yan Bugui was right. He couldn't stay in pain forever and had to be strong.

As the days passed, Sha Zhu slowly came out of the shadow of his broken heart. He returned to work and worked hard to make himself better.

But fate is always full of drama. One day, Sha Zhu ran into Ran Qiuye on the street, and he found that his feelings for her were no longer so strong. Perhaps this is the power of time.

Sha Zhu smiled and greeted Ran Qiuye, and the two chatted for a few words like ordinary friends. This encounter made Sha Zhu completely relieved. He understood that some things should be let go, and life should always look forward.