All in all, this is a very normal home with many signs of life.

Lu Xiao took out the book and started reading. Rodin glanced over inadvertently and saw that his eyes were a little evasive.

What's going on?

Luo Dan started to do the questions. Actually, what Teacher Liu said was right. After practicing many question types, he could answer them all in one go.

Compared with the past, Luo Dan's speed in answering questions has increased a lot. Apart from other things, his accuracy rate has also increased a lot.

Rodin wrote very quickly and gradually found his own method. The only sound in the room was the rustling of writing.

Teacher Liu opened the door once and saw two children sitting at a desk each, working on their homework seriously.

She turned around and looked at her mother.

"Mom, what are we having for dinner tonight? I'll help you."

"Can you? Every time I ask you to cook, it's like asking you to die. I just hope you can let me eat the meal you cook."

Teacher Liu: “…”

"Cooking is just like that, just make sure it's cooked." In the past, cooking was a task that Teacher Liu had to complete, because their family of three had to eat, right?

This made Teacher Liu feel very annoyed, but now looking at her mother cooking, she suddenly felt that cooking was a magical thing.

"Who said that? It's delicious. Seeing you guys enjoy it makes me very happy. You don't understand that sense of accomplishment."

When people like the food you cook, you feel a sense of accomplishment that others will never be able to experience.

"Take you for example, you like potatoes and all kinds of potato-based foods, while Lu Xiao likes vermicelli noodles, so I make him pork stewed with vermicelli noodles.

Your dad simply loves to eat meat, whether it's braised pork or twice-cooked pork. I don't know what that little girl likes to eat, but the snacks she brought were really delicious and they helped to relieve the greasiness."

Mother Liu ate several pieces herself and thought they tasted really good.

"Well, I don't know either. I'll ask later."

Teacher Liu watched as Mother Liu patiently molded the eggplants into attractive shapes, stir-fried delicious twice-cooked pork, and made stir-fried shredded potatoes.

Ordinary meals became interesting, but why didn't she notice it before?

What was she thinking at that time? She felt that she had to do everything, and she felt very annoyed, as if she had just completed a task.

Luo Dan and his friends had just finished writing and were ready for dinner. Teacher Liu asked them to come out and look at the table full of food.

"This is made by your mother, you should try it."

Luo Dan saw that the dishes looked really good. "Teacher Liu, you cooked really well. They look delicious and fragrant."

It was the first time that Teacher Liu was praised. When eating at their house, he never spoke a word, and never spoke a word when sleeping.

Both the father and the son just kept their heads down to eat and never thought of praising her.

It seemed as if everything she did was natural, which made Teacher Liu feel even more uncomfortable.

"Well, the food today is really good. The potatoes are especially delicious. I don't know if it's because your teacher likes potatoes the most, so the potatoes you make are the most delicious."

Mother Liu's words made them all laugh.

Teacher Liu also felt a little embarrassed. She suddenly felt that everything seemed to be fine except for the absence of Old Lu.

There is no dull feeling like home.

"My birthday is in two days, so you should stay at home for the next two days.

Rodin, remember to come over for dinner in a couple of days!"

"Okay, Grandma Liu. Grandma Liu, I heard from the teacher that your jelly is delicious. Can you teach me later?"

Rodin wanted a chance to be alone together.

"What's wrong with that? I'll teach you in a moment."

"And braised pork."

"OK!"

After dinner, Teacher Liu corrected the test papers, and Luo Dan ran to the kitchen and closed the door on purpose.

Lu Xiao looked over suspiciously and said, "I'm afraid you guys are stealing food."

Lu Xiao: “…”

Rodin turned around and studied while thinking about how to start.

"Dandan, if you have anything to say to me, just say it directly."

Luo Dan hesitated for a moment before finally speaking, "Grandma Liu, what do you think of Teacher Liu's recent mood? Is he feeling better than before?"

Grandma Liu nodded solemnly after hearing this. "She's really in good spirits these past two days. Before, she looked more like an old woman than I did. I don't know how to say that she's getting better."

"Then Grandma Liu, have you ever thought about when Teacher Liu started to be like this?"

Rodin couldn't say it directly because those were just their guesses.

"Since Lu Xiao started high school, her condition wasn't this serious before, and it was considered normal. Although she is worried about Lu Xiao's studies, she won't force him all the time.

But this is normal. She worries more now that her child is in high school."

“Why doesn’t Grandma Liu think it’s because Teacher Liu moved into the current house?

Grandma Liu, I don’t know if you have ever been to Teacher Liu’s house. My first feeling when I went in was depression and dullness.

If you stay here for too long, you’ll become very irritable.”

After hearing this, Grandma Liu's face turned serious. "I think so too, but your teacher always agrees with Lu Xiao's father. People outside also say that Lu Xiao's father has sacrificed so much for you, Teacher Liu, and Lu Xiao. That's all bullshit.

Back then, Lu Xiao's father had nothing. Even the money for the wedding was paid by us, not to mention the dowry. He was able to enter the county middle school because of us.

Your teacher Liu really protects him and listens to him no matter what."

It’s a bit infuriating to say this. The daughter I raised for so many years is now with him.

"To put it nicely, your teacher Lu has a strong sense of self-esteem. To put it bluntly, he is incompetent but still cares about face.

They are clearly not that good, but they insist on proving themselves to be great. We bought the house they owned after they got married, but they never come to visit us during holidays.

Even the house for his parents to live in was your teacher Liu's dowry. Of course, we don't care, but you should at least let us feel your sincerity.

It’s not like your Teacher Lu keeps saying how good he is to your Teacher Liu, but actually…”

"So, Grandma Liu, do you think Teacher Liu's current changes are due to Teacher Lu?"

"Dandan, do you know something?" Mother Liu looked at Rodin, otherwise she wouldn't say these things for no reason.

"Well, I thought the decoration of Teacher Liu's house was not very good. It looked very dull, so I asked about it. I heard that it was decorated by Teacher Lu's students.

Another thing was that I touched a vase before, but the senior student was very excited and put it back in its original place.

The most important thing is that Teacher Liu has psychological problems.

She was always on the verge of collapse, and she not only pushed herself but also Lu Xiao.

Everyone thinks that she's forcing Lu Xiao, but she's actually feeling bad herself. Grandma Liu, my teacher is a doctor, and she said the decor of Teacher Liu's house carries a psychological implication that will drive Teacher Liu crazy.