Chapter 128

Jiang Lin turned around, puzzled, and found himself locking eyes with Yu Na, who had a poker face.

His forced smile was more awkward than tearful as he argued, "I... don't have a phone."

"Then how are you going to lend it to her?" Yu Na grabbed his shoulder, tightening her grip. "Tell me."

Everyone waited for his response, and Yu Na looked down at him with a superior gaze.

Jiang Lin broke out in a cold sweat, unable to come up with a good answer. "Teacher Yu."

"Yes?"

"I did bring my phone, but it was my grandfather who asked me to bring it," he fabricated, desperately continuing, "My grandfather and I rely on each other. He doesn't trust me to go home alone, so he comes to pick me up every night. My grandfather has poor eyesight, so I have to have a phone to contact him."

"..." Yu Na saw through his lie at a glance but didn't say anything.

She just reminded him, "Focus on your studies."

She placed the items back on the podium and went to the restroom.

The group continued their discussion, and Qiao Rui joined the conversation at some point without anyone noticing.

Hu Yue asked, "Qiao Rui, is your brother close to Teacher Yu?"

Qiao Rui replied, "No, can you guys talk about something else? You all get so excited when my brother comes around."

Hu Yue sneered, "What else is there to talk about with you? If you have the guts, why don't you get together with Xu Yi? We would definitely talk about you then."

"...If the principal heard you say that, I'll make sure you pay the price," Qiao Rui threatened.

Liang Duo ran over and said, "Qiao Rui, your brother is really handsome. If only I could see a handsome guy like him, my eyesight wouldn't be so dull. Can you have your brother wash my eyes for me?"

"Get lost," Qiao Rui retorted.

Yu Na returned to the classroom, and Qiao Rui excitedly ran to the podium, curious. "Teacher Yu, what were you doing with my brother in the office?"

Yu Na furrowed her brows. "We didn't do anything."

"Don't play dumb. I know everything. Hao Lei said my brother is getting closer to you."

"We have an exam later. Focus on your review," she gave him a disdainful look. "Look at yourself, sober up a bit. Mind your own business."

Qiao Rui: ???

He clicked his tongue a couple of times. "That saying really hits the nail on the head."

Yu Na looked at him. "What saying?"

Qiao Rui said, "If a couple kisses too much, they start to look alike."

Yu Na: ?

"You two can't keep kissing all the time, or else you, who is quite gentle, will eventually develop a mouth as venomous as my brother's," he added daringly, using the textbook as a "shield" and returning to his seat. "I'm just saying, study!"

Yu Na said, "Obey the rules."

Qiao Rui, just like his brother, knew when to stop. "Yes, ma'am."

...

The start of the first and second years of high school was lively in the school. The senior students in their third year suffered greatly. With the junior students starting their school year, the cafeteria was no longer their exclusive domain, and they had to wait in long queues.

At the same time, extracurricular activities for the third-year students were significantly reduced. It was said that they wouldn't even be allowed to participate in the sports meet.

Furthermore, due to certain reasons, the physical condition of the physical education teacher became increasingly weak, often falling "ill," and then the physical education classes were replaced with academic classes.

Not only physical education, but also almost all of the elective classes were replaced with academic classes. The first and second-year students were full of energy, while the third-year students were lifeless.

Yu Na felt that continuing like this might not be beneficial for the students, so she insisted that their class's physical education teacher rarely "fall ill."

Their physical education classes continued as usual.

Those who wanted to study could bring their books to the playground, and those who didn't want to study could relax and engage in sports.

In September, Changwan was still affected by the lingering heat of late summer.

They still only had one day off per week.

Every time class ended on Friday, the first and second-year students would look at the third-year students with sympathetic eyes.

Yu Na also had no time to rest.

It was the first time she taught a third-year class, and she spent almost all of her free time on the students.

Her mindset was completely different from when she first started teaching.

On Saturday, she finally had a chance to rest, but Xiao Chen still had to go to work.

Before he left in the morning, he kissed Yu Na's forehead.

Yu Na didn't realize how tired she was. She slept until she naturally woke up and checked the time—it was already ten o'clock in the morning.

While checking the time, she also saw that Xiao Chen had sent two messages.

Two hours ago:

C: [I've left breakfast for you on the dining table. There's congee in the rice cooker. Remember to eat, my dear.]

One hour ago:

C: [?]

After Yu Na finished washing up, she went to the dining table and saw siu mai and shrimp dumplings placed on it, while the rice cooker contained seafood congee.

She sat at the table and enjoyed her breakfast.

While drinking the congee, she thought to herself that since she had nothing to do at home, she might as well cook for him and take it to his office.

Yes, that's what she would do.

She simulated what married life would be like.

Xiao Chen often accompanied her to go grocery shopping, so the refrigerator was filled with ingredients.

She sent a WeChat message to Xiao Chen: [Are you at the office for lunch?]

Xiao Chen quickly replied: [Yes, why?]

Yu Na replied: [No reason, just asking.]

She quickly finished her breakfast and then went to the refrigerator to find ingredients. She took out shrimp, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, eggs, and cashews.

Following a recipe she found in a popular book, she made stir-fried shrimp with cashews and scrambled eggs with tomatoes.

The stir-fried shrimp with cashews didn't look very presentable, but it tasted good.

Yu Na contentedly put down her chopsticks and packed the two dishes and the steamed rice into a lunchbox.

She put on a light makeup in her room and randomly picked out an outfit from her wardrobe.

She had already called a taxi in advance, so she took a taxi to S Hotel.

As the taxi carried her along, Yu Na opened the car window and felt that even the air on her way to him was sweet. When she arrived at the entrance of S Hotel, a young staff member came to greet her.

Yu Na said, "I'm here to see General Manager Xiao."

"General Manager Xiao?" the staff member asked, "Do you have an appointment?"

"Do I need an appointment? I am—"

The staff member politely smiled and interrupted her, saying, "I'm sorry, Miss, but General Manager Xiao is very busy and requires an appointment."

Yu Na smiled and replied, "I understand."

At this moment, an employee with a slightly familiar face walked over and said, "Madam."

The young staff member was dumbfounded on the spot.

Yu Na felt a little uncomfortable with this address, but upon hearing it, a hint of sweetness filled her heart.

With a smile on her face, she asked, "Are you here to see Mr. Xiao?"

"...Yes."

"Alright, please follow me."

After saying that, she noticed the nervousness of the employee next to her and apologized on her behalf, "I'm sorry, Madam. She's new here."

"It's alright," Yu Na gave a faint smile to the young employee and reassured her, "It's okay."

The young employee breathed a sigh of relief and thanked her profusely.

Another staff member led Yu Na to the administrative office area and pressed the elevator button to go up.

The staff member noticed the lunch bag in her hand and couldn't help but ask, "Madam, are you here to deliver lunch to Mr. Xiao?"

Yu Na replied, "Yes, today happened to be free."

While they were talking, the elevator stopped.

The staff member took her to the office and said, "Please wait a moment, Mr. Xiao is busy. I'll go get him."

"No need," Yu Na hurriedly stopped her, "Don't disturb him. I'll wait, you can go about your business."

"Alright."

This staff member was obviously an experienced one, without any unnecessary words. After closing the door on her own, she left.

Yu Na placed the lunch on the coffee table in front of the sofa and stood by the floor-to-ceiling window.

This floor was the office area of Xiao Chen.

Inside the office area, there was a bedroom, a bathroom, and fully equipped household appliances, like a large flat. Every detail was carefully designed.

Yu Na sat back on the sofa, resting her arm on the armrest, involuntarily wondering what Xiao Chen looked like when he was working.

About ten minutes later, there was some commotion outside.

The office had glass doors, and as she looked outside, she saw Xiao Chen and a well-dressed man talking about something.

Behind him were two employees, one of whom Yu Na recognized as his assistant.

When the assistant saw Yu Na, she cautiously reminded Xiao Chen.

He turned his head and indeed saw Yu Na sitting alone on the sofa, with a lunch bag in front of her. Suddenly, he understood why she had asked him if he would be here for lunch.

The previously serious expression on Xiao Chen's face suddenly softened, imperceptibly.

His gaze was affectionate, and he smiled helplessly.

The well-dressed man asked, "Is Mr. Xiao still receiving guests?"

Xiao Chen snapped back to reality, smiled, and replied, "She is my wife."