Chapter 5 Wrong or right

Thanks for your concern, Professor."

Gideon still stood there with no intention of leaving.

"Tobias, your work seems pretty tough. Last time, you mentioned that your girlfriend often fights with you. You're actually a decent man. Would you like me to set you up with someone?"

Tobias, on guard, took two steps back.

"No need, Professor. I love my girlfriend very much."

Professor Asher was clearly taken aback for a moment.

"What if she doesn't love you? Would you still cling to her?"

???

Tobias couldn't take it anymore.

"Professor, aren't you leaving yet?"

Professor Asher seemed to snap out of his thoughts. He coughed gently while covertly studying Tobias, his eyes gleaming with mischief. Then, he patted Tobias's shoulder.

"If you ever encounter emotional troubles in the future, say, for instance, if your girlfriend wants to break up, you can always talk to me about it."

Tobias: "..."

Professor Asher left, seemingly quite pleased with himself, his back full of cheerfulness. Tobias was still immersed in that meaningful shoulder pat.

"It's over. I think he's trying to groom me."

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Tobias felt that Professor Asher had taken a special interest in him, which explained all the unusual occurrences.

Publicly boasting about his academic achievements-showing his individual charm.

Driving a car of the same brand but of a higher-end model-demonstrating his financial status.

Consistently pointing out his unmarried status in front of Tobias.

Frequently stealing glances at him.

That conversation, which was almost sexually harassing.

Tobias clicked his tongue.

"The medical community is really messy."

"I don't think it's an issue with the community. Is your mind too chaotic?"

Tobias looked at me sidelong.

"Actually, if you think about it, every time Professor Asher sees me, he runs away quite fast. Maybe I'm too handsome."

"You are indeed a handsome man, but..."

Tobias didn't want me to say "but."

He had extensive experience retaliating against men who were attracted to him.

He found the new wristwatch he'd purchased, stood in front of the balcony, had me take a photo, and then posted it to his friend circle.

"My girlfriend insisted on buying and gifting this to me. I hope all creatures of evil stay away from our love."

I honestly thought he was making a production out of it. Gideon is definitely a straight man.

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Gideon also posted on his Moments.

Picture attached: Taoist Yin-Yang symbol.

Caption: "From one, two is born; from two, three is born; from three, everything is born."

"What is this weird circle of friends?" I gave him a thumbs-up.

He quickly asked me to cancel it.

Tobias slapped his thigh.

"Did you see that? He's hinting that he wants to be my secret lover."

I think Tobias's condition is even more serious.

I seriously warned Gideon.

"Keep a distance from Tobias when you're at work. I fear that he may create rumors about you."

Gideon said he wasn't afraid. In the worst-case scenario, he'd resign, go abroad to develop his career, and apply for permanent residence.

I helplessly held my forehead. Does he call this not being afraid?

Tobias was overjoyed after work. His circle of friends' warning worked quite well. Professor Asher didn't even dare to drive his Maybach anymore and switched back to the BMW 5 Series. Occasionally, when they bumped into each other, Professor Asher would shift his gaze and silently avoid any interaction.

Although Tobias's face was indifferent, he scoffed.

"..."

Tobias really has a fancy for exaggeration. He paints Gideon as though he has something to hide.

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I've been meeting Gideon quite frequently recently.

He is absolutely straight. He went straight even before I made a move.

He even wants to move in with me, hinting for me to speed up Tobias's departure.

I take a nap in his arms.

"Almost there. It's just a matter of these two months. I will definitely discuss moving out with him."

In a little over a month, Tobias's lease will expire.

Gideon lowers his head and says earnestly,

"I'll wait for you."

I bury my face in his chest, laughing quietly.

I was on a day off today and planned to surprise my boyfriend.

"Doctor Asher, I've scheduled an appointment with you."

Gideon replied, "But I'm not seeing patients today."

"I know. There's a special guest right outside your office door."

The door opened from the inside.

In a panic, Gideon pulled me into the room.

"How dare you come to the hospital to find me?"

What did he mean by that?

I sat down calmly and gave him an intimidating glance.

"Dr. Asher, you're behaving like a thief every day. Do you have another girlfriend outside?"

Gideon sat down in front of me, his eyes locked on mine, and heaved a long sigh.

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