The car door closed, and the two sat in the Mercedes.
Qin Chuan's mind raced. In that instant, eight hundred schemes flashed through his mind, all wanting to lie, but ultimately, he rejected them all.
Because once a lie was told, countless others would be needed to cover it up, and the risk was enormous.
The Teacher Yang sitting next to him, despite her cool demeanor, like an immortal fairy untouched by worldly affairs, was actually very intelligent. A slight misstep and he would be caught.
After much consideration, Qin Chuan decided to mix truth with falsehood, a bit of deception within the truth. If all else failed, he'd have to expose his brother-in-law!
"This car was actually a gift from a friend, I don't have that much money to buy such a luxurious car!" Qin Chuan explained.
"What kind of friend would gift you such a luxurious 'tiger-head Benz'? Qin Chuan, when did you make such a wealthy friend!"
As expected, Yang Zimo began to press him, her beautiful eyes filled with intense curiosity.
"I have many friends, from all corners of the country!"
Qin Chuan boasted, then suddenly paused, a strange look on his face. "No... Xiao Mo, why are you suddenly interested in my business?"
"Look at you now, you're just like my wife, afraid her husband is doing something bad outside..."
"Who... who is your wife? You're talking nonsense again!"
Yang Zimo was utterly flustered by Qin Chuan's words, raising her small fists and hitting him a few times, her pretty face flushed.
Qin Chuan's eyes widened, forgetting to blink, because Teacher Yang was truly stunning at this moment!
Her bashful, slightly angry, yet delicate demeanor was captivating. It was the first time Qin Chuan had seen Teacher Yang act so much like a young woman, and he murmured to himself, "Teacher Yang, you're too beautiful!"
"Ah!!!"
Yang Zimo couldn't bear Qin Chuan's scorching gaze and let out a shy yelp, quickly lowering her head, her chin almost buried in her future baby's food.
"You're getting more and more presumptuous!"
Yang Zimo completely failed to notice how alluring her shy pose was.
Normally, Teacher Yang was cool and aloof, like an immortal fairy, loving to read, liking flowers and plants.
That kind of charm was also attractive, but it always gave the impression of being beautiful but untouchable.
But now, Teacher Yang's shy posture had completely shed the image of a cool fairy. Instead, it exuded a temptation that made a man's blood race!
Yes, temptation!
The transformation from a cool fairy to a seductive enchantress was something Qin Chuan had never realized his beloved Teacher Yang possessed. The excitement was indescribable!
A woman like this was a treasure, an unparalleled treasure. She would make life incredibly interesting if married!
Unable to contain his inner excitement, Qin Chuan secretly reached out and grabbed Teacher Yang's small hand.
"Teacher Yang, isn't it good that I'm praising you?"
Qin Chuan's eyes burned with undisguised affection.
Yang Zimo had just half-raised her face when she noticed Qin Chuan's fiery gaze. Blushing, she quickly buried her chin back into her chest.
"You... can you stop looking?"
"No, my Teacher Yang is so beautiful, why can't I look!"
The more shy Yang Zimo became, the more audacious Qin Chuan grew. He couldn't help himself!
"I want to look not only now, but forever! I want to look for a lifetime!"
Yang Zimo was so embarrassed she didn't dare to look up, completely oblivious to the fact that one of her small hands was being continuously caressed and grazed by a certain scoundrel.
"If you keep this up, I'm going home!"
Finally, in her helplessness, Yang Zimo used her trump card.
Only then did Qin Chuan dare to stop being so brazen and sat up properly.
Yang Zimo breathed a sigh of relief, glared at him fiercely, and muttered, "You're really becoming more and more shameless!"
"Hehe, you can't blame me. Who told Teacher Yang you're so beautiful? Every time I see you, I can't help myself..." Qin Chuan said with a thick-skinned smile.
"You're still talking!"
Yang Zimo feigned a punch. She didn't quite know what she felt for Qin Chuan.
Every time they met, she was truly afraid of his thick-skinned, roguish charm and his glib tongue, which she couldn't fend off.
But after they parted, late at night, she would miss him. Because when she was with Qin Chuan, she experienced a sense of ease and happiness she had never felt in over twenty years.
This was a feeling she had never experienced with anyone else.
"Have... have you finished your business in the provincial capital?"
"Yes, it's done!"
Qin Chuan replied, "Tomorrow, the construction team and my partners in Stone City will set off with me."
"Teacher Yang, school is about to start. Are you planning to come back with me, or will you set off at the end of the month?"
"Qin Chuan..."
Yang Zimo hesitated, as if there was something she wanted to say.
"What's wrong?"
Qin Chuan noticed Yang Zimo's unusual demeanor and asked.
Teacher Yang bit her lip gently, and finally spoke, "I... I might not be teaching anymore!"
Buzz!!
It was like a bolt from the blue. Qin Chuan was stunned, his eyes wide, staring blankly.
Yang Zimo didn't notice Qin Chuan's abnormality and continued slowly, "After this return, I talked with my parents for a long time. They no longer force me to do things I dislike."
"But there's a condition: I'm also not allowed to run around randomly anymore, because it's really too unsafe for a girl to be far from home!"
At this point, Qin Chuan gradually came back to his senses, and his emotions calmed down.
"So, you mean you'll stay here with your family from now on?"
Yang Zimo nodded, "Pretty much!"
Qin Chuan remained silent, his breathing quickening.
"Qin Chuan, don't be angry. The provincial capital isn't very far from your place. If... if either of us misses the other, it's only a few hours by car!"
Rarely, Yang Zimo took Qin Chuan's hand. This was the first time she had taken the initiative, even expressing her feelings.
Looking at the girl before him, who clearly feared he would be angry, her eyes like autumn water filled with anxiety, Qin Chuan felt a surge of tenderness.
Then, unable to contain the tempestuous emotions within him, he leaned forward abruptly and, to Teacher Yang's stunned surprise, kissed her tempting red lips.
Soft, springy, with a hint of faint fragrance, like jelly.
At this moment, time seemed to stop, leaving only the heavy breathing of the man and woman in the car, their eyes locked.
After an unknown amount of time, Yang Zimo finally came to her senses, pushed Qin Chuan away forcefully, her face scarlet. With a 'slap', she slapped Qin Chuan.
"You... you've gone too far!"
"How could you do this..."
Yang Zimo was on the verge of tears, anxious. This was her first kiss, and she never expected it to be stolen by Qin Chuan.
"I'm sorry, I... I really couldn't help myself!"
Qin Chuan also felt he had been too abrupt, but at that moment, he truly couldn't control his inner feelings and had impulsively kissed her.
"I... I'm not talking to you anymore!"
Teacher Yang, furious, pushed open the car door and ran towards home with rapid strides.
Qin Chuan quickly got out of the car to chase her, but it was too late. Teacher Yang was already running further and further away, quickly reaching her home, leaving him standing alone in the night.
After a long time, Qin Chuan touched his lips. They seemed to still carry Teacher Yang's scent.
"Even though I got slapped, it was worth it!!"
"Teacher Yang, I'm truly sorry. Only by doing this can I leave with a little peace of mind!"