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Qi Zhengmin was just worried.

We had lunch at a newly opened restaurant, and the food was indeed quite good.

He Tiantian also packed four authentic braised lion's head meatballs, each as big as a man's fist.

He Tiantian is like that; whenever she eats something delicious outside, she brings it back to her family.

Normally, Qi Zhengmin would bring them along, but now all she can think about is Qi Zhenghan and Zhang Mengmeng.

She wanted to go back soon and had many questions, which she asked her brother for answers to.

After dinner, Qi Zhengmin took He Tiantian and the two children home before leaving and quickly driving home herself.

He Tiantian could tell that Qi Zhengmin had something on his mind, so she didn't want to stop or advise him, especially since it was related to Qi Zhenghan. She didn't plan to ask any more questions.

If you've been married, you should be aware of that.

Back home, Qi Zhengmin sat on the sofa in the living room, waiting for his brother to come home.

It wasn't until 6:30 p.m. that Qi Zhenghan finally returned.

"Have you eaten?" Qi Zhenghan asked. "I have some snacks here, would you like some?"

Qi Zhengmin put down the magazine in his hand, took the snack, and said, "Thank you, brother!"

"Didn't you have dinner?" Qi Zhenghan asked. "Should I have someone make you a bowl of noodles?"

"No need, brother," Qi Zhengmin said. "Don't you have anything to tell me today?"

Qi Zhenghan was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said, "Just like you see, I'm on a date with a girl."

Dating!

My brother admitted it!

“I should be happy that you’ve met a woman you’re attracted to, but I’m a little worried,” Qi Zhengmin said softly, looking at Qi Zhenghan, trying to read something from his brother’s expression.

"What are you worried about?" Qi Zhenghan smiled. "My brother is older than you, so don't worry about me."

Qi Zhengmin thought for a moment, and since he had already brought it up, he might as well get straight to the point.

"Brother, do you really like that girl?" Qi Zhengmin asked. Her brother was such a good person, and she didn't want him to become a man who would start a relationship and then abandon it.

"I'm somewhat attracted." Qi Zhenghan nodded. He often thinks of Zhang Mengmeng now, so he probably likes her!

"Is it because she looks like Sister Tiantian?" Qi Zhengmin asked, desperately hoping for a positive answer, and nervously looked at her brother.

Like He Tiantian?

Initially, it was indeed because she looked like He Tiantian that I paid more attention to her and visited her more often.

"Do you think so too?" Qi Zhenghan asked. "Does it really look that similar?"

“Yes, she looks very similar, at least four-tenths similar,” Qi Zhengmin said. “If you’re only getting close to her because she looks like Sister Tiantian, that’s not love, it’s just a substitute, and it will only harm yourself and others in the future.” Qi Zhengmin advised, hoping that her brother could see his own feelings clearly.

Qi Zhenghan smiled, stepped forward and patted his sister's head, saying, "Zhengmin, thank you for your concern. At first, I approached Zhang Mengmeng because she looked like He Tiantian, wanting to see her more often, because I wanted to see He Tiantian, but I had no excuse. But in the past few months, I've found myself thinking about He Tiantian less, and Zhang Mengmeng's image has become more prominent in my mind. I don't know if this is love, or how long it will last, but I want to try. If I don't try, I'll never get over it."

Although Qi Zhenghan's voice was calm, it sounded like a thunderclap to Qi Zhengmin's ears.

Qi Zhengmin hugged his brother and choked up, saying, "Brother, I'm sorry."

She said those things; her brother must be very sad.

The feeling of loving someone but not being able to have them is extremely painful.

She's been through it; she knows how it feels.

She came to terms with it, felt relieved, and was at peace.

My brother has liked Sister Sweetie for a long time, but he can't get over it.

"You're only doing this for my own good." Qi Zhenghan patted his sister's back. "You're all grown up now, and you still cry like that. Aren't you afraid your brother will laugh at you?"

"As long as my brother is alright, I don't care how much you laugh at me," Qi Zhengmin said coquettishly. "Brother, I'm so glad you're willing to try to move on. I could do it back then, and my brother is so amazing, he can definitely do it too."

"Yes, I'll try my best," Qi Zhenghan said seriously, his expression gentle.

Qi Zhengmin wiped away his tears and said, "Brother, don't get close to that girl before you're sure of your own feelings. This isn't America, or Paris; this is China. Girls here are very conservative..."

“I know,” Qi Zhenghan said. “I want to find a wife who understands and loves me, not a tool for sexual gratification.”

Seeing that his brother was speaking so earnestly, Qi Zhengmin was no longer worried and chose to believe him.

Qi Zhenghan returned to the room, lay on the bed, and closed his eyes to rest.

He Tiantian?

Zhang Mengmeng?

Every word and action of the two people flashed through Qi Zhenghan's mind.

He discovered many differences.

He Tiantian is beautiful and attractive, and she is also sincere to others. However, after giving her heart to a man, she closed herself off and turned a blind eye to the admiration of other suitors. She only had family and friends.

So from the very beginning, Qi Zhenghan understood that he had never truly gotten to know He Tiantian.

He Tiantian's heart and actions also pushed him away.

Aside from family and friendship, there was nothing else.

Sometimes, he felt that He Tiantian's heart was made of stone, incredibly hard.

Zhang Mengmeng looks like she's just starting to experience romantic feelings; she expresses everything through her eyes, facial expressions, and body language.

She would secretly observe him.

She would secretly think about him.

She secretly likes him.

That pure gaze, that timid yet passionate admiration, was what Qi Zhenghan longed for.

So he softened and wanted to get closer.

I want to grasp this glimmer of light and excitement, and break free from the obsession with unfulfilled desires.

Let nature take its course!

After He Tiantian got home, she put the day's events out of her mind because she was too busy. She still had some ledgers to review and homework to grade.

She can't even handle her own affairs, so where would she find the energy to care about other people's problems?

In the days that followed, whenever Zhang Mengmeng ran into He Tiantian at school, she would blush and run away like a child who had done something wrong.

Zhang Mengmeng is an adult; she has her own way of thinking and her own freedom.

He Tiantian will not interfere.

As the new homeroom teacher, He Tiantian has a lot to do.

However, in order to train students and to share the workload, most of the work is delegated to the students.

Sometimes she does it very well, and sometimes she doesn't do it perfectly, but He Tiantian never gets angry.

He Tiantian praises and compliments those who do well; for those who do poorly, she analyzes the situation with everyone and finds a more reasonable solution.

In this way, both teachers and students can improve.

At the same time, He Tiantian also encourages students to write, submit manuscripts, and even create novels.

The class was divided into several groups, and everyone could choose what they liked and were good at to complete their own projects. At the same time, He Tiantian found several teachers to act as judges, select the best projects, award them prizes, and recommend them for publication.