Chapter 357 Being too shameless is also not good

After leaving the milk tea shop, Xie Qinglan asked, "Why did you suddenly come here?"

"Just browsing around." Huo Huai Sui saw an elderly man dressed as a cleaner and asked, "Do they need a diploma to hire cleaners here?"

Xie Qinglan was somewhat amused and exasperated. "...No need."

Huo Huai Sui thought to herself that even if she didn't need it, the cleaning staff who were immersed in the atmosphere of books would definitely be more cultured than her.

"What are you thinking about again?" Xie Qinglan raised her hand to pinch her cheek.

Huo Huai Sui slapped his hand away, "I'm wearing makeup today, don't touch my face."

"Let me see." Xie Qinglan stopped and cupped Huo Huaisui's face in her hands.

This face isn't particularly beautiful, but it's incredibly cute.

She has big eyes, chubby cheeks, and a small mouth; you just want to kiss her.

Xie Qinglan: "Give me a kiss."

Huo Huai Sui: "...Not intimate."

Xie Qinglan recently learned a new skill: she only listens to half of what others say.

Half of "not close" is actually close.

Xie Qinglan lowered her head and quickly touched her lips lightly.

"..."

The expressions of the girls peeking through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the bubble tea shop were beyond astonishment.

"Holy shit..."

"Is that young lady Xie's fiancée?"

"She's quite pretty. I'm envious."

"Envy +1"

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After walking a short distance, Xie Qinglan asked, "Would you like to come with me to see Professor Chen?"

Professor Chen was Xie Qinglan's teacher during her graduate studies, and it was also Professor Chen who recommended Xie Qinglan to pursue her doctoral studies abroad.

"No, I don't think so." Huo Huai Sui didn't really want to go. As a poor student, she was most afraid of seeing her teachers.

Just like how she was afraid to see Ji Xueru, it wasn't just because Ji Xueru was too enthusiastic, but also because of this reason.

Xie Qinglan: "The teacher really wants to see you."

Huo Huai Sui stared at Xie Qing Lan for a moment, hesitated for a while, and then nodded.

Since her boyfriend wants her to go, she should go and meet him.

Although meeting him wouldn't hurt him, Huo Huai Sui couldn't help but feel a little uneasy. "Which professor doesn't discriminate against underachievers?"

Xie Qinglan assured her, "No, Professor Chen is a very nice person."

Huo Huai Sui was still a little worried. "Is he going to give me a test? That's how it's portrayed on TV."

Xie Qinglan: "If he pays for it for you, just say you don't know how."

Huo Huaisui: "..."

Professor Chen's wife was also at home. When she saw Xie Qinglan bring Huo Huaisui back, her eyes lit up. "I was worried you wouldn't come."

“She’s just my girlfriend, Sui Sui,” Xie Qinglan said, then turned to Huo Huai Sui and said, “Call her ‘Teacher’s Wife.’”

Huo Huai Sui obediently called out, "Master's wife."

Professor Chen's wife covered her mouth and smiled, "I've seen him before. Didn't you bring him home to the family building before, the one who helped Old Cai carry rice upstairs?"

Huo Huai Sui had visited the family dormitory before, and Professor Chen's wife had run into her. At first, she just thought she was a stranger and glanced at her a few more times, until Lao Cai posted a photo of a young girl carrying rice upstairs in the group chat and praised the girl for half an hour without restraint. Only then did she realize that the girl was Xie Qinglan's girlfriend.

"..." Huo Huai Sui himself had forgotten that he had helped the old man carry rice upstairs, but he didn't expect that someone would still remember.

Professor Chen's wife stepped aside to let them into the house, saying, "Old Chen went downstairs to get something, he'll be back in a bit, please have a seat."

Huo Huai Sui followed Xie Qing Lan into the house.

Despite her curiosity, out of politeness, she didn't look around and sat quietly on the sofa.

Professor Chen's wife first brought water to the two of them, saying, "Sit down for a while, I'll go cut some fruit for you."

Xie Qinglan: "Teacher's wife, there's no need to trouble yourself."

Professor Chen's wife smiled and said, "It's no trouble at all."

At the same time, the old man's voice came from outside the door: "If you're not busy, sit a little longer before you leave... Why is the door open? Qinglan is back?"

Along with the sound, an elderly man in his early sixties wearing glasses appeared in Huo Huaisui's line of sight.

The old man had a stern face, a serious demeanor, and wore glasses; he was the kind of educator that Huo Huaisui feared most.

Huo Huaisui stiffened for a moment, then immediately straightened his back and shouted in a booming voice, "Hello, Professor!"

Professor Chen and his wife: "..."

Huo Huaisui: "..."

Xie Qingtang, who had just stepped into the house, was speechless.

The air went still for a moment.

Xie Qinglan couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Professor Chen's wife couldn't help but laugh and patted her husband, saying, "Don't keep such a stern face, you'll scare the young girl."

Professor Chen's expression softened as he looked Huo Huai Sui up and down. "Why do I feel like I've seen this young lady before?"

“She looks familiar,” Professor Chen’s wife said. “She’s the young girl who helped Old Cai carry rice upstairs.”

Professor Chen suddenly realized, "No wonder."

Professor Chen waved for Huo Huaisui to sit down, then turned to Xie Qingtang and said, "Come in. Your brother and his girlfriend are here too. I'm going to the restroom; find yourself a place to sit."

"Sorry to bother you." Xie Qingtang nodded slightly and sat down next to Xie Qinglan.

Xie Qinglan asked, "Didn't you go to attend an academic seminar? You're back so soon."

"There was a problem with the venue over there, so it was rescheduled." Xie Qingtang looked at Huo Huaisui, who was sitting on the other side of Xie Qinglan. "Is there something on my face?"

Huo Huaisui: "...No."

She couldn't help but recall the scene she witnessed in the alley that day.

Thinking that Zhang Qin had asked him for help, Huo Huai Sui couldn't help but call out, "Big...Big Brother."

Xie Qingtang: "Hmm?"

Xie Qinglan also looked at Huo Huaisui.

Huo Huaisui mustered his courage and asked, "Do you have a girlfriend?"

Xie Qingtang: "..."

Xie Qinglan suppressed a laugh, picked up the water glass in front of her, and took a sip.

Once the first sentence was spoken, the rest was much easier. Huo Huai Sui continued, "How about I introduce you to someone?"

Xie Qingtang was both amused and exasperated. "No need."

"Qingtang is not young anymore, it's time for him to find a girlfriend." Professor Chen came out of the bathroom and happened to hear Huo Huaisui's words, so he echoed his sentiment.

Hsieh Ching-tang: "No rush."

“I can tell your parents are quite anxious,” Professor Chen said. “I ran into your dad the other day, and he asked me if I knew any girls of marriageable age, so he could introduce you to some.”

Hsieh Ching-tang hadn't expected the conversation to take this turn, and for a moment she didn't know what to say.

After Xie Qinglan finished laughing, she smoothed things over, saying, "No need for introductions. My older brother already has a girl he likes."

Xie Qingtang frowned as she looked at her younger brother. How come he didn't know that he had a girl he liked?

Professor Chen's wife, who was busy in the kitchen, had been listening to their conversation. Upon hearing this, she asked loudly, "Did they catch up?"

Xie Qinglan: Not yet. My older brother is shy, not thick-skinned enough, and can't let loose.

Xie Qingtang: "..."

Professor Chen said, "Boys need to be more thick-skinned."

Huo Huaisui thought to himself: Being too shameless won't work either.

For example, someone like Xie Qinglan can drive a person crazy.