"Why do you think you dislike the new teacher if you haven't met her? Besides, Xi Xi teacher has only taught you once; she might not be very good." Di Mingjue kept trying to implant his thoughts into Qianqian.
Qianqian listened carefully, but still shook her head in denial, "I want Xi Xi teacher to continue being my teacher."
"Why aren't you listening to me?" Di Mingjue lost his patience.
She had become inseparable after just one meeting. If they met a few more times, would she then like Gu Xiuyu as well?
Di Mingjue put on a stern face and authoritatively commanded, "A new teacher is already being sought. You are not allowed to mention Yu Xi Xi again."
Qianqian was startled by his outburst. After a moment of silence, she pouted and burst into tears.
Di Mingjue, who had just been angry, immediately panicked. Realizing his tone had been too harsh, he looked to Ye Ziyu for help.
Ye Ziyu scooped Qianqian into her arms and gently wiped her tears away. "Can you tell Mommy why you insist on having Xi Xi teacher teach you?"
"She, she is very gentle, and can, can tell what I'm thinking," Qianqian replied with a sob.
Hearing this, Ye Ziyu looked at Di Mingjue.
She knew what he was thinking and why he was throwing a tantrum. If she were to openly criticize his thoughts, it wouldn't change his mind but would make him even more concerned.
Ye Ziyu soothed Qianqian and placed her phone in her hand, "Then call Xi Xi teacher and check on her."
The call was made, and after a long while, the other party finally answered.
"Hello."
"Xi Xi teacher, did you cry?"
Qianqian's keen ears immediately picked up the tearful tone in Yu Xi Xi's voice.
Di Mingjue turned his head curiously, straining to listen.
Yu Xi Xi rubbed her throat and coughed a few times, "No, I'm just not feeling well. It might sound like that."
"Xi Xi teacher, where do you feel unwell? My Mommy is very capable; she can help you take a look," Qianqian said.
Her persistent questioning didn't evoke warmth from Yu Xi Xi; instead, it made her displeased.
Her mood affected her tone, and she replied unhappily, "Thank you, I'm just a bit tired right now and want to rest."
Qianqian wanted to express more concern, but Ye Ziyu took the phone from her hand.
"Xi Xi, it's me. Qianqian heard you were unwell and was very worried, so she called. I apologize for disturbing your rest."
Yu Xi Xi suddenly realized she had almost hurt a child because of adult matters. She wanted to explain but didn't know where to start. Grasping her hair, she said inwardly to the person on the other end of the phone, "Yes, I have to hang up now."
"Okay, we won't disturb your rest." Before Ye Ziyu could finish speaking, Yu Xi Xi had already hung up.
No matter how innocent Qianqian was, she could sense the clear message Yu Xi Xi was sending.
"Mommy, does Xi Xi teacher hate me? Is that why she doesn't want to teach me?"
"No, Xi Xi teacher isn't feeling well and doesn't want to talk. When Mommy isn't feeling well, I also don't want to communicate with anyone."
"Really?"
Ye Ziyu nodded, and her explanation dispelled Qianqian's worries.
However, while her words might fool a child, an adult would not believe them.
Ye Ziyu looked at Di Mingjue, and the stopped car began to move again.
Upon returning to the Ye family, Ye Ziyu settled the children before going back to her room.
"These are photos and personal information sent by Shen Lin. Take a look and pick one."
As soon as Ye Ziyu entered, Di Mingjue placed the laptop in front of her.
Each candidate was young and talented. After a glance, Ye Ziyu thought for a moment and chose the first one.
"Let's go with her. Arrange for her to have a lesson with Qianqian tomorrow," Ye Ziyu said.
Di Mingjue looked at the teacher who resembled Yu Xi Xi. He had also chosen her in his heart initially.
"Then I'll ask Shen Lin to contact this teacher now."
"Okay."
Overnight, Yu Xi Xi found herself at odds with Ye Ziyu due to matters concerning Gu Xiuyu.