With Luo Shanshan managing the clinic, Lin Jie got a rare weekend break.

After dropping off Lin Miao at Li Hong Studio, the remaining time became a date for Lin Jie and Li Ting.

After getting into the car, Lin Jie didn't immediately start it but instead opened the glove compartment in front of the passenger seat, reached in, took out something, handed it to Li Ting, and said with a smile, "This is for you."

A rose!

A beautifully adorned, delicate rose!

Li Ting couldn't help but feel surprised. Since they had confirmed their relationship, Lin Jie had never given her a rose, let alone made any other romantic gestures.

After all, given their personalities as siblings, giving flowers and doing romantic things—which seemed superficial—wasn't as worthwhile as enjoying a good meal. Fortunately, Li Ting wasn't particularly concerned about such formalities.

Unexpectedly, today she received a surprise!

"Do you like it?" Lin Jie asked softly.

Actually, Lin Jie hadn't even thought about giving flowers.

It was just that, recently when alone with Li Ting, he could enjoy some small benefits, but to go further, that was impossible.

Shen Lanruo really couldn't help herself and pointed out Lin Jie's obliviousness.

Women love romance, especially women in love. Sending flowers and exquisite gifts and setting up a romantic candlelight dinner will almost certainly win them over nine times out of ten.

Lin Jie remembered this advice and bought a rose in advance, placing it in the glove compartment.

Li Ting held the rose, sniffed it carefully, and happily said, "Mm, I really like it! You know the meaning of a single rose, right? It represents being wholeheartedly committed!"

Lin Jie nodded lightly and said somewhat sheepishly, "Of course I know, wholeheartedly! I am wholeheartedly committed to you."

The reason he didn't give her a whole bouquet of roses was simply because a single rose cost the least.

In his opinion, flowers can't be eaten or drunk, and they'd wilt and be thrown away in just a day or two. Buying too many is purely a waste!

Li Ting's eyes gently flowed, showing a girl's tenderness and a hidden touch of worry.

She bit her lip and softly asked, "Lin Jie, do you think time and distance could separate us?"

Lin Jie started the car and casually replied, "Time can definitely separate us; after all, we aren't immortal, and it's unlikely we'd stop breathing at the same time."

"As for distance, it shouldn't be a problem. Nowadays, transportation is so convenient that even if you go to the other side of the Earth, it's just a matter of a dozen or so hours by plane."

"Why did you suddenly think to ask that?"

Li Ting forced a smile and said, "I just suddenly thought of when we were freshmen, there were a few couples in our class who were separated in two universities but had been together since high school! But before the end of the first year, they all broke up. It was just a sentiment!"

Lin Jie teased, "You're completely overthinking it. We aren't those freshman or sophomore kids; you're already in your third year!"

Li Ting just said "tsk" and complained, "Yes, and you've already become a graduate student, even more impressive than I am! Hey, Lin Jie, are you sure you can pass the rigorous assessment of the expert panel?"

Lin Jie confidently said, "As for medical skills, not to brag, but those so-called experts, even if combined, wouldn't be a match for me."

"Keep bragging!"

Li Ting playfully hit Lin Jie and looked out the window, noticing the car was heading onto the highway out of the city, and asked puzzled, "Lin Jie, where are we going?"

South Suburb's National Forest Park!

There are no overwhelming billboards here, no suffocating commercial vibes, no ubiquitous peddlers or dense crowds. It's pure, pristine, and natural, carrying the essence of nature that can cleanse a person's soul.

Walking on thick fallen leaves, experiencing the tranquility and peace of nature is quite a feeling, especially with the occasional cold breeze of autumn.

"Achoo..."

"Bundle up tight," Lin Jie advised Li Ting as he pulled his own clothes tighter.

Li Ting wiped her nose with a tissue, stopped walking, and said, "Lin Jie, no matter what plans you have today, we should head back. Miaomiao strictly instructed me not to let you catch a cold."

"The temperature here is several degrees lower than in the city; it's not very suitable for you!"

Lin Jie had checked online that not far ahead, on the edge of the forest park, there was a small wooden cabin restaurant and inn, very romantic and cozy, and favored by couples.

"Miaomiao is just overly concerned; my health isn't weak at all!"

He reached out to embrace Li Ting, pulling them closer together to share warmth. Speaking of which, they both dressed quite lightly, but Li Ting was slightly better off with an extra overcoat over her autumn outfit.

"We haven't officially had a proper date outside yet! Up ahead... Ah...choo!"

Lin Jie couldn't resist the cold breeze and sneezed!

This undoubtedly triggered an alarm, immediately putting Li Ting on high alert. She dragged Lin Jie back without listening to any of his persuasion until they returned to the parking lot, got into the car, and turned on the heater.

But that wasn't all; Li Ting also took out a few pills from her bag and insisted Lin Jie take them!

Lin Jie cautiously identified the type and ingredients in the pills, saying, "You can't just randomly take Western medicine, especially me! Hey, why do you carry medicine with you?"

Li Ting took a bottle of water from the glove compartment, holding it in her arms to warm it with her body heat, and said, "These are from Miaomiao; she specifically consulted a doctor at the hospital to prescribe them, focusing on your condition to prevent and treat early symptoms of a cold."

"She gave me some earlier and told me to carry them whenever I was with you, just to prevent situations like today. Miaomiao really cares about you."

"Lin Jie, you're not alone; it's not the time to act frivolously."

By this time, Lin Jie had already identified the components of the medicine, mainly to enhance the body's immunity, so taking them wouldn't hurt.

Seeing Li Ting's seriousness, and knowing these pills represented Lin Miao's deep concern for him, Lin Jie didn't refuse and swallowed them all in one go!

"Oh dear, the water, there's no need to be so hasty!" Li Ting hurriedly unscrewed the bottle cap and handed it over.

Lin Jie took it, drank a little, and said apologetically, "I found a very romantic small wooden cabin restaurant here and thought of taking you on a date."

"I realize I'm not good at creating romance..."

Li Ting put a finger to Lin Jie's lips and said, "I know you well enough, as long as you have the intention, it's enough for me."

"The most romantic thing I can think of is for you to stay healthy and accompany me until we grow old!"

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