Qin Jiao felt bad for always troubling Gu Xu, so she offered to treat him to a home-cooked meal sometime. Gu Xu replied tactfully, mentioning he was particularly fond of a few dishes made by her uncle, Qin Zhonghui.
Qin Jiao smiled and said, "That's easy. I'll buy the groceries, and we can go eat at my parents' place."
"Great. I'll head over early and learn a few things from your uncle."
Qin Jiao smiled and teased him, "Are you planning to steal his secrets?"
"I'd even be willing to formally ask him to be my teacher! I'm planning to learn a few dishes to cook for my future wife."
Qin Jiao was quite surprised. She had thought Gu Xu wasn't the type to ever get married.
As for whether he was actually dating someone, Qin Jiao didn't press him on it; after all, it was his private business.
Gu Xu had actually been hoping Qin Jiao would press for details. It would have been his chance to test the waters and gauge her reaction.
