170: Chapter 168: Finding Trouble 170: Chapter 168: Finding Trouble Teacher Zhong and Teacher Zhang’s situation was actually quite simple.
Teacher Zhang did have an interest in Teacher Zhong, who always wanted to confess, but every time, at the last moment, he would back down like a shy turtle.
Perhaps because of this, Teacher Zhang was never proactive, maybe giving subtle hints, but Teacher Zhong just didn’t get it.
So between these two, there was always a kind of entanglement that led to an awkward situation.
Today, by being so direct and giving Teacher Zhong a little push, I basically resolved their dilemma, which naturally felt like breaking down a mountain that stood between them.
Love is sometimes as strange as a game designed just for you.
Sometimes men and women have feelings for each other, but there’s a thin film in between that makes it difficult to break through.
Before I knew it, the school bell rang, signaling the end of the day.
Today’s work was much more fulfilling than last week’s.
After packing up my things and waiting for about five or six minutes, Tangyu reached for the phone to call Mo Xiaoqing to ask if she was free tonight.
He had decided to take up Mo Xiaoqing’s invitation if she had nothing else planned.
Seeing that Mo Xiaoqing had already reached the door, Tangyu put down the phone for now.
Mo Xiaoqing came over with a smile and asked, “How about it, Tangyu, are you free tonight?”
“Hehe, how could I dare to be busy when a beauty invites me?” Tangyu replied with a smile.
Mo Xiaoqing chuckled with pursed lips, obviously enjoying the compliment: “Great, I’ll go back and put down my stuff and change my clothes.
Wait for me a bit, see you soon.”
“Sure, see you later.
Don’t dress up too fancy, though, or I’ll feel pressured,” Tangyu joked.
“Hehe.” Mo Xiaoqing let out a bell-like laugh and turned to head towards her place.
After seeing off Mo Xiaoqing, Tangyu called Lin Feifei, and the call connected immediately.
“What’s up, busy bee?” Lin Feifei asked.
“Where are you?
Go find Momo and the others, you guys head back first.
I won’t be home for dinner tonight, I’ve got some things to do,” Tangyu said.
“I knew it, you calling can’t be for anything good.
You really are swamped with busyness, aren’t you?
Which beauty are you meeting secretly this time?” Lin Feifei asked, her voice tinged with a sour displeasure.
Tangyu said, “There really is something going on.”
“Hmph, still won’t admit it, huh?
I saw it all; you have a date with Teacher Mo tonight.
Go ahead with your business, I won’t disturb you.
You have the keys to the house anyway, so you can return anytime you like.
I’m hanging up; you don’t need to tell me about these things in the future,” Lin Feifei said and then hung up the phone with finality.
Tangyu shook his head, looked up, and was slightly startled to find that Lin Feifei was just outside the school infirmary, not far away.
It seemed she had come to find him at the infirmary, but he had sent her away with a phone call.
He already sent her away at noon, and now once more, making Tangyu feel somewhat embarrassed.
More than ten minutes later, Mo Xiaoqing finally walked over.
Now, she wore a more feminine outfit, a simple, non-flashy sky-blue dress.
It was fresh yet incredibly pretty, especially on Mo Xiaoqing, as if tailored for her—well-fitted, harmonious, and stunning.
In her professional attire, Mo Xiaoqing had an air of freshness with a hint of teacher-like dignity.
But this dress brought out her fresh appeal entirely, like clouds in the sky or water in a river, giving one the feeling of a spring breeze blowing in their face.
Especially since she had styled her hair in a way that matched the outfit perfectly.
Tangyu couldn’t help but stare, dazzled.
A beauty in a different style can be eye-catching, and the effect Mo Xiaoqing had on him right now was just that—like a bright new sight, similar yet more intense than when he first saw her.
Because of her flowing long skirt, her slender, snowy legs, and her delicate arms were fully revealed, adding a touch of sexiness to her fresh look.
Mo Xiaoqing approached Tangyu and, seeing him stare, cocked her head and coughed before asking, “Tangyu, is something wrong?
Why are you looking at me like that?”
“Because you look beautiful,” Tangyu replied, taking his eyes off her with a smile.
“Xiaoqing, you really look gorgeous in a dress.”
“Hehe, thanks.
So, shall we go?” Mo Xiaoqing said with a smile, not blushing or shy like a little girl when praised and stared at by Tangyu.
Tangyu replied, “Xiaoqing, didn’t I tell you not to dress up too pretty?
I’m feeling the pressure now; maybe I should go dress up too?”
Knowing Tangyu was joking, Mo Xiaoqing said, “Alright, let’s go, stop kidding around.
Don’t keep complimenting me like that, or I might get ‘Princess Syndrome,’ and then I may not be able to get married off.”
“How is that possible?
A princess would definitely be more popular,” Tangyu said.
“Cinderella, how could you think of a princess?” Mo Xiaoqing shook her head.
“Even the ugly duckling can turn into a swan, why can’t Cinderella become a princess?
Xiaoqing, in my eyes, you are more noble and more beautiful than any princess,” Tangyu said, truly speaking from the heart.
However, this felt somewhat strange to Mo Xiaoqing.
Hearing these words, she could not help but feel a sweet sensation inside, yet she responded with a coy exclamation, “Tangyu, I’ve noticed you’ve become quite the smooth talker, always saying such nice things.
I thought you were honest, but maybe I was wrong?”
“Hehe, how could that be?
I really am honest.
Everything I say is sincere, with not the slightest bit of falsehood,” Tangyu said earnestly.
Mo Xiaoqing gave Tangyu a glance and said, “Alright, I was just kidding with you.”
As they walked towards the school exit, the sound of car horns came from behind them.
Tangyu and Mo Xiaoqing turned around to see a black Audi A6L slowly driving toward them, and through the lowered window, they could see He Shu sitting inside.
Being able to afford such an expensive car spoke volumes about He Shu’s family background.
Otherwise, it would be impossible for a teacher’s salary to afford such a luxury, even if the pay at Linshan Middle School was decent—there just wasn’t much possibility.
He Shu’s expression turned ugly when he saw Tangyu and Mo Xiaoqing together, and he felt extremely annoyed.
It looked like Mo Xiaoqing really did have an arrangement with Tangyu.
He Shu had thought he was close to winning over Mo Xiaoqing, but Tangyu’s sudden appearance disrupted the situation and damaged the relationship he had with her.
In just one day, Mo Xiaoqing seemed to have completely changed, which He Shu found hard to accept.
Naturally, he blamed Tangyu for all of this.
Seeing He Shu, Tangyu couldn’t be bothered to deal with him.
If He Shu had pursued Mo Xiaoqing fair and square, Tangyu wouldn’t have taken issue with him.
But He Shu was trying to use disgraceful means to force Tangyu out of the picture, which Tangyu couldn’t stand.
In the fair competition, Tangyu feared no one.
If he couldn’t beat a rival competitor, then losing would just show his own inadequacy.
Tangyu always had great confidence when it came to women.
Mo Xiaoqing saw the displeased look on He Shu’s face and her expression also became slightly tense, knowing that He Shu might hold a grudge against her.
“Where are you two going?” He Shu asked inconspicuously.
“Nowhere special, I just wanted to invite Tangyu for a meal to thank her for helping a student in my class,” Mo Xiaoqing said.
“Walking there?
That’s not convenient.
Get in, I’ll take you wherever you’re going,” He Shu offered.
These words from He Shu irked Tangyu.
Wasn’t this just a blatant display of superiority in front of him?
Perhaps he should consider driving that BMW 7 Series to work.
Of course, Tangyu wouldn’t truly entertain such a combative mindset.
“No need, Teacher He, we’re just at the school entrance; it’s very close.
You go ahead, thank you,” Mo Xiaoqing said.
He Shu sneered, casting a glance at Tangyu, before saying, “Alright then, I won’t disturb you both.” With those words, He Shu drove off, leaving a trail of exhaust smoke behind.
Just as Mo Xiaoqing had said, all aspects of He Shu’s circumstances were indeed not bad.
In today’s materialistic society, material conditions have become one of the most important criteria for many girls choosing a future husband.
Mo Xiaoqing looked at Tangyu and said, “I’m sorry, Tangyu.
This might cause you some trouble.”
“Why would you say that?” Tangyu asked with a light smile.
“Because of me, He Shu may hold a grudge and feel displeased with you.
Though I think He Shu is quite generous by nature, I can’t be certain he won’t cause trouble for you,” Mo Xiaoqing said.
“Don’t worry about it.
I don’t like trouble, but I’m not afraid of it.
Just relax.
If he doesn’t provoke me, then it’s fine.
But if he does, I’m not that easy to bully,” Tangyu said.
Mo Xiaoqing looked at Tangyu, slightly taken aback.
Although she wasn’t very clear about Tangyu’s identity, she could vaguely sense that his background was not insignificant.
“Let’s not talk about this anymore and get going.
It’s just over there,” Mo Xiaoqing said.
The two headed in the direction of Donglin University.
The distance from Linshan Middle School to Donglin University was only a few minutes’ walk.
The area surrounding the middle school wasn’t very bustling, lacking shops.
However, right outside Donglin University, the scene was bustling with an abundance of different restaurants.
But before they had walked far from Linshan Middle School’s gates, they were surrounded by a group of people who blocked their path.
This group had been waiting there for them.
From a distance, they had seen the crowd, but hadn’t expected them to encircle and stop them.
The group consisted of both men and women, numbering over a dozen.
Judging by their attire, they seemed like ordinary people, with the youngest around thirty and the oldest in their fifties or sixties.
Still, the group gave off a strange vibe.
The individuals looked at Tangyu with anger and fierceness in their eyes, as if they harbored some deep-seated hatred.
Taken aback by this unexpected development, Mo Xiaoqing instinctively moved closer to Tangyu, her arm brushing against his.
Tangyu could feel the smoothness of Mo Xiaoqing’s arm, an agreeable sensation.
“What do you want?” Mo Xiaoqing demanded.
In broad daylight and especially at such a public place, could this group really dare to do something illegal?
Tangyu looked at the group, and quickly surmised their purpose – they were most likely related to the poisoning incident from that morning.