causing a sensation

In the teachers' office, several teachers were busy with their own tasks when Tian Runye entered with a handsome young man, causing them to freeze for a moment.

Who was this? Her younger brother? No, her younger brother didn't look like this. Her older brother? She hadn't mentioned having an older brother.

Could this be her boyfriend?

Oh boy, the entire office instantly ignited with gossip, everyone speculating about Zhao Dongchuan's identity.

Tian Runye walked to her desk, placed her textbooks on it, and then poured a glass of water for Zhao Dongchuan using her own cup.

"You must be tired from the journey, have some water!" Tian Runye said, handing the cup to Zhao Dongchuan.

"I'm fine, not tired!"

Zhao Dongchuan didn't realize the implications of the gesture, took the cup, and drank it in one go.

Watching him, Tian Runye's face showed a hint of shyness, but she couldn't help but smile even more brightly.

Zhao Dongchuan might not have understood the significance, but the teachers who spent every day in the office certainly did.

This was Tian Runye's personal cup, and to pour water for a man with it—no one would believe he wasn't her boyfriend. Everyone wasn't stupid.

"Runye, who is this? Why don't you introduce him to us quickly!" A female teacher asked with a cheerful smile, looking at the two of them.

"Haha, exactly, exactly! Such a handsome young man, you must introduce him to us…" another female teacher with two small braids chimed in.

Tian Runye looked at everyone's expressions. Although she had mentally prepared herself, she still couldn't help but feel a little shy.

Bringing Zhao Dongchuan to the office was, in fact, her way of making their relationship public.

She also wanted to test Zhao Dongchuan's attitude, to see how he would react... if he would take the initiative... Thinking of this, Tian Runye said shyly, "This is... Zhao Dongchuan... he is my..."

"Hello everyone, I am Runye's boyfriend... My name is Zhao Dongchuan!"

Zhao Dongchuan naturally wouldn't let Tian Runye be embarrassed. It was better for the man to say it; girls were more delicate.

"Oh my... Runye, you're incredible! Without saying a word... you found a boyfriend..."

"Haha, no wonder you so firmly rejected Li Xiangqian; turns out you already had someone in your heart..."

"Of course! If it were me... I'd also choose this... Comrade Zhao Dongchuan, a man of outstanding talent!"

Upon hearing such explosive news, everyone immediately became lively, chattering incessantly in front of Runye, asking all sorts of questions.

While everyone was bustling, a middle-aged man wearing glasses, a beard, and a slicked-back hairstyle walked out of the principal's office next door.

This person was none other than Principal Zhang, the Principal of the County Elementary School. He quickly walked into the teachers' office.

"What's going on?"

He asked in a serious tone.

Seeing everyone gathered around Tian Runye, his heart stirred. He knew about Runye's situation: gentle nature, diligent in her work.

She had a Second Uncle who was a director in the Revolutionary Committee, and a very persistent suitor, Li Xiangqian. This matter had spread throughout the school.

Could something have happened?

His tone immediately changed to one of concern, "This... Runye... has something happened?"

"No, Principal Zhang... nothing's wrong!" Runye quickly explained when she saw the Principal.

Seeing the Principal, everyone also returned to their seats.

"And this Comrade is?" Principal Zhang now noticed the unfamiliar man in the office and asked.

"Hello, Principal, I am Runye's... boyfriend. My name is Zhao Dongchuan!" Zhao Dongchuan replied with a slight smile.

Tian Runye, who had been about to explain, was overjoyed to hear Zhao Dongchuan so openly introduce their relationship to the Principal.

This was truly solidifying their relationship.

Thinking of this, she, in turn, relaxed.

"Principal, this is my boyfriend... He works at the Huangyuan Cultural Center and came to see me today..." Tian Runye and Zhao Dongchuan exchanged a smile and explained.

Principal Zhang was a bit confused at this moment. He finally understood why the office had been so lively just now.

The school's 'school belle' teacher, Tian Runye, said she had a boyfriend, and he was someone no one had ever heard of. This was big news.

"Huangyuan Cultural Center... Zhao Dongchuan... Why does that sound so familiar? I think I've heard it somewhere..."

Principal Zhang seemed to recall something. A little uncertain and slightly excited, he asked Zhao Dongchuan, "This... Comrade Zhao, are you... are you the Zhao Dongchuan... Teacher Zhao, who wrote 'Facing the Sea, With Spring Blossoms'?"

As he spoke, he seemed to become even more certain of his guess, and even his address for Zhao Dongchuan changed.

He had just been in his office, flipping through the latest issue of "People's Literature," which contained a very brilliant and beautiful modern poem.

The author's name was listed as Zhao Dongchuan from the Huangyuan Cultural Center.

At the time, he had thought, our Huangyuan region has also produced a poet and writer. He had wanted to get to know him, but he never expected him to appear right before him.

When the teachers present heard this, those who knew also began to get excited.

Most teachers loved literature and paid more attention than ordinary people. They knew that a remarkable poet and writer had recently emerged from the Huangyuan region, writing several popular poems and a very famous novel.

"Haha, Principal, that poem was written by me... It wasn't very good, I hope you'll forgive my poor writing!" Zhao Dongchuan laughed heartily, openly admitting it.

"Oh my... It really is you... It's an honor that you could come here..."

Upon hearing Zhao Dongchuan's affirmative answer, Principal Zhang excitedly stepped forward and shook his hand.

The surrounding onlookers immediately erupted, those who knew and those who didn't, all discussing, their voices even louder than before.

Even several school staff members heard the commotion and rushed over, asking what had happened. Those in the know began to tell them the story.

Not long after, the news that Teacher Tian had found a writer boyfriend spread throughout the entire school. Many children lost interest in class and secretly ran over to watch the excitement.

They hid outside the door or peered through the windows, looking inside, even jostling each other to get a good view.

"Principal Zhang, I still have something to do with Runye, so I'll be leaving first. We can chat slowly another time..."

Zhao Dongchuan saw the situation and thought, 'Good heavens, at this rate, if any more people come, I won't be able to leave.' He quickly greeted the Principal and pulled the still-bewildered Tian Runye away.

"Alright, alright! You two go. Young people should spend more time together... I'll give Runye the day off today!"

Principal Zhang waved cheerfully at Zhao Dongchuan, already making plans for Tian Runye in his mind.

With such a good resource nearby, he had to make use of it. Not much, just a few signed copies, that shouldn't be a problem, right? He chuckled, pondering silently.

At the same time, he thought of Li Xiangqian and shook his head. With such a strong competitor, he had no chance. Poor him, such deep affection... he was truly a lovesick fool!