Chen Xiangyu and Shen Qiushan are the same age, both at the peak of their youth.
Usually, when Shen Qiushan delivers takeaways around here at night, he would take a break at her house.
Shen Qiushan has been quite busy lately, and it's been about a week since he last visited.
So, Chen Xiangyu's actions are not surprising to him at all. He turned off the gas stove, and with a swift move, hugged Teacher Chen and whispered in her ear, "We don't necessarily have to go to the bedroom to rest, right!"
With that, Shen Qiushan lifted Chen Xiangyu onto the kitchen island...
When class ended, the effect of the "Memory Capsule" still had half an hour left, now about fifteen minutes to go.
Shen Qiushan surprisingly found that the capsule allowed him to clearly remember Chen Xiangyu's reactions to each advance.
In other words, Shen Qiushan can select the optimal strength and rhythm of his advances, aligning perfectly with Teacher Chen and delivering the best performance!
...
Student cafeteria.
Shen Yanran unusually sought out Shen Yixiao and sat across from him. "Where's Dad?"
"He was called away by Teacher Chen after class, and I don't know where he went after that."
Shen Yixiao said vaguely while munching on a chicken leg.
"Maybe he went out for a meal!"
"Or perhaps he's hiding in a corner nibbling on a bun, since he's out of work and needs to save money as much as possible!"
Shen Yanran guessed, touching her chin and then glancing at the "big fish and meat" on Shen Yixiao's plate, frowning, "Dad's already eating plain buns. Can't you be more thrifty next time?"
"I have to do sports training in the afternoon. If I don't eat enough, where will I get the energy?"
Shen Yixiao reasoned confidently, swallowing the chicken leg meat in his mouth, and asked, "Where's our Luo Yao?"
"There's no way she's daring to sit at the same table with you in the cafeteria!"
"You both are going to be publicly criticized at the flag-raising ceremony on Monday, remember?" Shen Yanran rolled her eyes.
"Ugh, stupid school!"
"They don't even let us date!"
Shen Yixiao grumbled.
"Do you think it's justified to date early?"
"And Luo Yao, what could she possibly see in you!"
In Shen Yanran's eyes, her brother Shen Yixiao has virtually no merits, only flaws.
Actually, most siblings close in age feel the same way.
To a sister, her brother is good-for-nothing, full of flaws!
To a brother, his sister is just an unwanted ugly woman, no matter how beautiful!
"Even someone likes you!"
"Why can't Luo Yao like me?"
Shen Yixiao retorted, pouting.
However, no sooner did he finish speaking than Wang Yunpeng, sitting beside him, choked and began coughing violently.
"Brother Peng, what did you eat?"
Shen Yixiao patted Wang Yunpeng's back twice, looking puzzled.
Even though they were best friends, Shen Yixiao had no idea that Wang Yunpeng was harboring thoughts of becoming his "brother-in-law."
This was because Wang Yunpeng was quite timid when it came to matters of the heart, never daring to mention it, especially since Shen Yixiao is Shen Yanran's brother. If he were to tell Shen Yixiao about his feelings, it would likely reach Shen Yanran's ears, making Wang Yunpeng even more apprehensive about facing her.
In many cases, young men with budding romantic feelings are like this.
They shrink in front of the person they like.
"No, nothing."
"Cough, cough, I'm going to get a bottle of water..."
Wang Yunpeng stammered, stood up, and walked towards the small supermarket in the cafeteria.
"Buy me one too!"
"Sprite, please!"
Shen Yixiao shouted at his friend's retreating figure, then turned back with a grin and asked, "By the way, how are things with that Zhou Yu?"
"Scram!"
"Things are going nowhere!"
"Stop bringing him up, he's so annoying!"
Shen Yanran cursed outright, already sensing that Shen Yixiao was using Zhou Yu to tease her.
As for Zhou Yu, whom the siblings were talking about, he was the class president of Class Two, Grade Three, and a classmate of Shen Yanran. He had confessed his feelings to Shen Yanran in front of the whole class last Christmas.
But Shen Yanran wasn't interested at all. Not to mention that he wasn't as tall as her 172 cm, his mannerisms were quite off-putting, and at 18, he gave off the vibe of being 48.
Of course, this could also just be Shen Yanran's bias born of dislike.
So, naturally, she rejected him publicly during that confession, yet Zhou Yu remained adamant, declaring he would never give up!
And indeed, he followed through often, giving Shen Yanran gifts and seizing every opportunity to be attentive.
Shen Yanran kept her position clear, rejecting him each time, but Zhou Yu clung like a stubborn adhesive plaster, refusing to give up.
If a highly attractive and capable guy pursued someone so fervently, it would be seen as dedicated and passionate!
But if Zhou Yu, a greasy "shorty," pursues so aggressively, it counts as harassment!!
Shen Yixiao was well aware of Shen Yanran's "weak spot," so he often brought it up as a secret weapon in their bickering.
Once again, Shen Yixiao succeeded!
"Brother Xiao, here's your Sprite."
At this moment, Wang Yunpeng, who had gone for water, returned, placing a bottle of Sprite in front of Shen Yixiao. Hesitating for a moment, he placed a can of Red Bull in front of Shen Yanran's tray without saying a word.
Shen Yanran tilted her head, looking suspiciously at Wang Yunpeng. "Is this for me?"
"Yeah... I bought it along the way."
Wang Yunpeng replied hesitantly.
"Thanks, but I don't drink Red Bull."
Shen Yanran pushed the can of Red Bull back, then told Shen Yixiao, "I'm going to find Luo Yao!"
"Wait a second!"
"Give her this meatball for me."
"My baby loves them..."
Saying this, Shen Yixiao picked a meatball from his tray and placed it in Shen Yanran's tray.
"Tsk~!"
Shen Yanran rolled her eyes exaggeratedly, picked up her tray, and left.
Shen Yixiao happily took a big gulp of Sprite, then pointed at the Red Bull that was pushed back and said, "Brother Peng, you shouldn't have bought more, no need to do her any favors because of me!"
Wang Yunpeng replied with a simple "hmm," picked up the Red Bull, and tucked it into his school uniform pocket, thinking to himself, better hand it to Uncle Shen later, starting with him is the way to go.
At the school gate.
After lunch, Shen Qiushan felt physically exhausted.
As he walked back to the campus, he silently grumbled to himself: better not go for lunch next time.
Having lunch and doing things twice!
Who can bear that!
"Uncle Shen!"
Just as Shen Qiushan was thinking of going back to the classroom for a nap, a chubby kid with a side-parted haircut suddenly blocked his way.
"Do we know each other?"
Shen Qiushan had no recollection of the chubby kid in front of him, asking with a look of suspicion.
"Uncle Shen, I'm from Class Two, Grade Three, a classmate of Shen Yanran. My name is Zhou Yu!"
The chubby kid introduced himself with a smile, handing over a can of Red Bull to Shen Qiushan, "Uncle Shen, afternoon slumps can be tough, have this."
"Oh, so you're one of Yanran's classmates, thank you!"
Seeing Zhou Yu so enthusiastic, Shen Qiushan accepted the Red Bull without hesitation.
Currently attending as a borrowed student in Class Five, he wasn't familiar with the Class Two, Grade Three, where his daughter was. Getting to know Zhou Yu might help him gather some information about Shen Yanran from him.
"Uncle Shen, I heard your English is excellent."
"Did you already pass the Level 6 exam?" Zhou Yu continued with a gleeful face.
"Huh?"
"Who said my English is good??"
Shen Qiushan looked completely bewildered.
"It's all over the school!"
"They say whenever you answer questions during English class, you're spot-on, and no one in the class can react faster than you. They also say Teacher Chen sought you out after class to consult on a problem..."
Zhou Yu excitedly relayed these bits of hearsay.
Meanwhile, Shen Qiushan was utterly speechless. During class, he only had that one spontaneous correct answer, and afterwards, the old flame wanted some quality time, for god's sake!
How the heck did it get twisted into this??
The ability of these country's youth to spread rumors was on par with the nosy old ladies gossiping at the village entrance!