43: Chapter 43 The Astute Professor

At the gathering of the social elite, glasses clinked in a chorus of toasts. The women here were exquisite, and the men were elegant.

However, Liu Yuan did not seem to be in high spirits today.

Looking at the table full of high-end ingredients, she had no appetite at all.

Young Master Song walked over and leaned down beside Liu Yuan.

"Yuan, this is the golden snapper I specifically selected. It's been slow-roasting since the afternoon. Try some."

Liu Yuan used a silver knife and fork to cut off a small piece.

Although it was rich in the aroma of fats and cream, she felt something was missing.

It seemed that this kind of food was no better than those savory, crispy fried chicken gizzards.

Young Master Song asked: "Yuan, how does it taste? I know you've always loved this."

Liu Yuan shook her head slightly: "Young Master Song, you've put in a lot of effort. However, I don't really care for this anymore. I've been practicing kickboxing lately, so I need to eat less greasy food."

If a girl starts applying double standards, it means she has already begun to change for the sake of something.

Song Xiaotian's affection for Liu Yuan was an open secret in their social circle.

Liu Yuan seemed to get along well with every guy. Especially when facing handsome ones, Liu Yuan would be even more cheerful.

However, only these guys knew that Liu Yuan always maintained an invisible barrier between herself and them.

This barrier was intangible and untouchable; you might feel like Liu Yuan had a good impression of you, but if you really wanted to take a step further, you would be blocked by this barrier.

At this moment, Song Xiaotian had this exact feeling.

In stark contrast to them was a man and woman in another corner of the city.

The distance between them was decreasing, almost becoming negative.

Su Nange asked the girl with a radiant smile before him: "Is it good?"

"Mm, it's delicious! I didn't expect your school to have such tasty food."

It turned out that after Su Nange and Su Yao finished singing, Su Nange was struggling with where to take her to eat.

Whether it was refined cuisine or stalls like Fat Sister's Fried Skewers, the two would basically have to sit across from each other.

They had spent the afternoon cuddling and getting closer; they couldn't let that distance be separated again.

So, Su Nange suggested: "Sister Yao, do you want to go to our school?"

"What 'Sister Yao'? Calling me that feels so weird!"

"You've been calling me Su Nange, so you didn't want to be my little sister?"

Su Yao had the urge to slap this guy: "You're annoying! Your name is Nange. Hmph! You guy, you're even taking advantage of me with your name!"

Su Nange patted his chest: "That's right. Wherever I go, everyone has to respectfully call me 'Brother'!"

"Anyway, don't call me any 'Sister Yao' or whatever. I'm older than you!"

Su Nange put on a troubled look and whispered something in Su Yao's ear.

Su Yao exploded in anger: "You dead ghost! You big pervert, you stinky pervert!"

Su Yao beating up Su Nange? Wouldn't that be like a little white rabbit beating up a tiger?

Not only was Su Nange completely unharmed, but he was also practically getting his fill of 'tofu'.

Su Nange pretended to surrender: "Fine, I'll call you Senior then. After all, you're from Qianjiang University and I'm from Qianjiang College, and our ancestors were from the same family."

Su Yao nodded then: "Alright, you can call me Senior from now on. Remember, you have to respect me more."

Su Nange: "Alright, alright, shall we go? You know, there's a famous food street behind our school."

Su Yao listened: "It seems so! I've never been there. That's great! Take me there quickly."

So, Su Nange took Su Yao straight to the first stall at the night market to eat the smoked meat rolls that Su Nange liked the most back in the day.

Unexpectedly, the owner here still recognized Su Nange and even added a bit more smoked meat.

He gave the first bite to Su Yao, and Su Yao let out the exclamation mentioned earlier.

The aroma of the smoked meat, combined with the fragrance of the thin bean curd skin, and supplemented by a hint of chili oil, was simply a delicacy on earth.

Su Yao couldn't help but take a second bite, then handed the meat roll over, signaling for Su Nange to eat too.

The two of them were so intimate, sharing a single meat roll.

Su Yao hadn't been this happy in a long time—singing, strolling through the night market, and eating these foods that had long been labeled as unhealthy.

However, the taste of that smoked meat was really good.

Then, Su Nange took Su Yao to eat the butterfly pastries and egg burgers he used to eat often.

The two shuttled through the night market, where there were university students and young people from the surrounding area looking for food.

The whole street was full of vitality, making one feel that this was what a happy life was about.

However, at this moment, a woman's voice called out to them.

"Su Nange?"

Su Nange felt this voice was very familiar. He found it strange; why was it that whenever he was with Su Yao, he always ran into old acquaintances?

Su Nange turned his head: "Teacher Xu, what a coincidence. Are you still working on the weekend?"

A beautiful teacher with a standard intellectual style replied: "I live nearby, just out to buy something to eat."

Su Nange introduced her to Su Yao: "This is Xu Zhiyi, my mathematics teacher from university."

"Teacher Xu, this is Su Yao, a graduate of Qianjiang University. I brought her to experience the food around our City College."

Teacher Xu smiled, feeling strange in her heart. Wasn't this guy's girlfriend Ye Tingting? How come he was bringing such a pretty girl around today?

Su Nange felt that this place was not suitable for a long stay, and anyway, Su Yao couldn't stay out too late at night. He exchanged a few pleasantries with Xu Zhiyi and left.

On the way back, Su Yao suddenly said: "I didn't expect your school to be much more interesting than ours. It's lively and has a lot of food. By the way, your math teacher is so young and beautiful."

Su Nange didn't expect Su Yao to suddenly say this. Could this be a common trait among girls?

Thinking back, his relationship with Xu Zhiyi was indeed quite good. Because Su Nange had a serious imbalance in his subjects—his math was excellent, but his English was poor—he only got into a third-tier university.

Just regarding science, Su Nange was not necessarily worse than Su Yao.

Therefore, for Su Nange, who was outstanding in mathematics, Xu Zhiyi, as the teacher in charge, certainly favored him a bit more.

At that time, Ye Tingting often, like Su Yao, would intentionally or unintentionally say things like, 'Your math teacher is so pretty,' or 'Your math teacher is so nice to you.'

Su Nange found it funny. Perhaps Su Yao and Ye Tingting could really become good sisters.

Then wouldn't he...

Su Yao interrupted his thoughts: "Hey, what are you thinking about? Why are you giggling?"

Su Nange shook his head and didn't continue the topic, just asking: "When you go back, have you thought about how to tell your parents? I saw they called you several times this afternoon. They must be quite anxious."

Su Yao looked very calm. Don't be fooled by her well-behaved appearance and lady-like demeanor.

But Su Nange slowly discovered that this girl also had her own inner stubbornness.

In this regard, she was really a bit like Ye Tingting.

Su Nange secretly thought it was bad. Would he have any good days in the future?

Su Yao looked out the car window: "It's fine, I'm already this old. I've realized now that my youth has all been following a set routine."

"From now on, I want to pursue the life I want, and I don't think there's anything wrong with that."

Su Nange was also infected by her: "Yaoyao, don't worry, I will make it up to you."

Su Yao understood that what Su Nange meant by 'make it up' was to make up for the joy she had lost during her youth.

Su Yao smiled and looked at Su Nange: "Of course I believe you! Nange!"

Su Yao was very affectionate. She had already expressed her feelings; since she had already taken the first step, she had nothing left to hide.

Since you, Su Yao, are so brave, what do I, Su Nange, have to be afraid of?

I'm rich now; how could I let Su Yao be wronged?

So, Su Nange turned to his side and pulled Su Yao into his arms!

Facing Su Nange's domineering move, Su Yao's heart fluttered. Of course, she also felt more confident.

Therefore, after returning home, faced with a barrage of questions from her parents, Su Yao was very firm.

Su Yao answered loudly that she had the right to choose the person she liked!

Wang Pei had never seen her daughter like this; she must have been corrupted by some punk! How outstanding was Director Qin's son? Could there be any guy more suitable than him?

Wang Pei also began to accuse her loudly: "Tell me, do you have someone you like?"

Su Yao nodded: "Yes, your daughter has someone she likes. However, we haven't officially become boyfriend and girlfriend yet."

Wang Pei felt her blood pressure rising: "What's wrong with Young Master Qin? Family background, job, appearance—which one isn't one in a million? And you still don't like him?"

Su Jianzhong watched the arguing mother and daughter, knowing that the conflict could not be escalated. He told Su Yao to go into the room first, and they would talk about this later.

Wang Pei asked suspiciously: "You're just letting her be?"

Su Jianzhong told his wife to calm down: "Teacher Wang, you teach university students. Is Yaoyao still a university student now? The preaching method won't work."

Wang Pei felt that her husband was indeed a dean: "Then Professor Su, what do you suggest?"

Su Jianzhong: "It's very simple. Didn't you say that Young Master Qin has a very good impression of our Yaoyao? Then let him work harder."

"If that really doesn't work, then bring his dad out to make that young man realize the reality."

Wang Pei listened and thought it made sense. Her husband really saw things clearly. It was a pity he didn't go into politics.

"That young man" was referring to the punk that Yaoyao liked.

If Director Qin came forward to help his son pursue Yaoyao, then who would Director Qin look for first?

Wouldn't it be Su Jianzhong?

In this way, wouldn't a director be indirectly lower than a university professor?

It seems that Su Jianzhong, this great professor, will be hard for Su Nange to deal with.