Chapter 59

The Magic Fisheries Academy occupies a large area in the best location in the new city. Surrounding this extremely wealthy and prestigious academy, the commercial district extends in a strip beyond the Second Ring Road.

"Brother, is this breakfast stall a chain? Why do you insist on eating near our school? Our school is quite far from your company. Won't you be late for work?"

Feng Xu placed the last steamed shrimp dumpling on Tong Yue's plate, saying, "Little kid, don't worry about adult matters."

Tong Yue poked at the shrimp dumpling. "Oh. Brother, you only gave it to me. Won't the other two brothers be unhappy?"

Feng Xu looked up and saw the child's big eyes sparkling. He was smirking and had a smirk on his lips, clearly pleased with himself, but he was deliberately saying such things. Feng Xu always suppressed his feelings, but this time he tried to speak his mind directly. "Then let's tell them the truth. I am indeed biased as an older brother."

Tong Yue smiled. As Feng Kaizhi's illegitimate son raised outside the home, he not only lacked his father's love, but his mother was also timid and cowardly, never daring to fight for anything, and never letting him have a single sunny day until her death.

Growing up like this, he was sensitive and lacked love. Coupled with his special talent, he was very afraid of being discovered and was extremely cautious. When someone finally accepted him unconditionally, he naturally wanted to be selfish and hoped to receive all of that person's love.

Feng Xu always seemed to see through his seemingly scheming but actually pitifully fragile nature, so he always gave him more patience. This person was his half-brother, and he would protect him in the future.

The two brothers had breakfast at a steaming breakfast stall at the crossroads opposite the school gate. Feng Xu then escorted Tong Yue to the school gate. Facing the rising sun, students from all directions flocked into the campus. Tong Yue ran and jumped into the crowd, turning back every few steps, then smiling and waving, "Goodbye, brother."

Feng Xu stood there with one hand in his pocket, waving as he watched him walk away. Back in his car, Feng Xu dialed Chi Xia's number.

"Good morning, Mr. Feng."

Feng Xu: "I brought Tong Yue here, and I have something for you. Have you arrived at school yet?"

Chi Xia: "Tong Yue can bring it to me."

Feng Xu coughed lightly, "I forgot."

Chi Xia: "Address? I'll come pick it up."

Five minutes later, Chi Xia walked to the side door, crossed the clean and spacious road, and the most eye-catching thing was a very stylish flower shop. Although it did not explicitly encourage students to date early, it always had promotions saying that couples would get half price.

Feng Xu, clutching the bag, stood in front of the flower shop window under the streetlight. His tall, straight figure in his suit and tie, and his handsome face, attracted the attention of countless female students. He remained unmoved, but his eyes lit up when he saw Chi Xia.

"Mr. Feng, thank you for making this trip. What do you need for me?"

As autumn approaches, the morning breeze is a bit chilly, feeling like a layer of frost on one's face. As Chi Xia speaks, the frost slowly melts away.

Feng Xu calmly observed her from head to toe, from the moment she appeared opposite him until she approached him. "Is your hand feeling better?"

Chi Xia raised her wrist; the scar was very faint now. "If you hadn't mentioned it, I would have forgotten."

Feng Xu handed over the bag in his hand, saying, "This is our company's latest wound healing agent. Try it."

"Thank you." Chi Xia accepted the gift. Feng Xu watched her without saying she was leaving, remaining motionless. "Mr. Feng, is there anything else?"

"Thank you for saving Tong Yue. I've been keeping an eye on Bai Yu's situation. Thank you for preventing Tong Yue from ending up like that."

"You're too kind, Mr. Feng. Tong Yue is my student." Chi Xia waved the item in her hand. "I'll try this next time. Class is about to start, I have to go back now."

"Wait a minute," Feng Xu called out, then seemed to regret it, hesitating for a few seconds, "I want to invite you to dinner."

Chi Xia smiled slightly. She had originally wanted to talk to Feng Xu about something, and since he had come to her so readily and proactively, she had no reason to refuse. "Okay."

Feng Xu seemed relieved. "Then tonight—"

"I'm not free tonight, how about tomorrow night, Mr. Feng? Contact me before you leave work."

Feng Xu paused for a moment, then said, "Okay."

Chi Xia nodded, then turned and left. Feng Xu watched her figure disappear completely into the crowd before turning to look at the flower shop behind him.

What's wrong with her? Why did she invite someone here? Feng Xu went in and bought a bunch of black roses. The shop assistant said they were called Black Buck. Feng Xu thought Chi Xia looked a lot like this Black Buck rose.

Mysterious and even dangerous, yet it makes people want to get closer and explore.

Chi Xia carried her things to Xin Ran's small hospital car. She first opened the back door to put her things in, closed the door, and then opened the driver's side door and got in. Xin Ran was not able to drive today. She had just arrived at the school gate when she received a call from Feng Xu.

Chi Xia drove the car into the underground garage, then woke Xin Ran up to go to class. The noodle-like person followed Chi Xia closely, his eyes open or closed, like a little yellow chick following Chi Xia everywhere.

"Baby, you're here. Let me give you a hug."

Lin Keli, who had just come out of the bathroom, looked up and saw Chi Xia coming upstairs. She hugged her tightly, but was stopped by Xin Ran, who looked like she had lost her soul behind Chi Xia. "Oh my god, Teacher Xin, what's wrong with you? Did those brats from Class 4 bother you again?"

Xin Ran forced open her eyes, glanced at Lin Keli, forced a smile, and shook her head.

Lin Keli rushed over and grabbed the half-dead Xin Ran, "Do you need to go to the hospital? I haven't seen you like this in a long time. You absolutely can't get hurt."

Chi Xia: "Sister Lili, he stayed up all night watching dramas last night, let him go in and rest for a while."

"Oh, you scared me! I thought I was going to a colleague's funeral as soon as I got back." Lin Keli let go of Xin Ran and took Chi Xia's hand again. "Thanks to you this time. I love you the most. Come to my house for dinner after this busy period. I've already talked to my mom. You're a first-class VIP in my family now."

"OK."

When Lin Keli returned from her leave, the heavy burden on Chi Xia's shoulders immediately lifted, and she walked with a lighter step.

Director Ma, who is elusive, is not in the office again today. Without any leaders in charge, and with many young people around, the atmosphere is like an amusement park. Snacks and drinks are spread out on the table, and people chat idly as if they are strolling through the streets.

Xin Ran's classes were in the afternoon, and he would sleep soundly on his desk like he was dead. Even if the office exploded, it wouldn't affect him.

Lin Keli greeted Chi Xia warmly and then got to work at her workstation. Chi Xia took out the physical examination reports submitted by the students of Class 3 this semester from the class information box at the back and made an estimated ranking of their physical fitness in her notes.

The bell was the key to breaking the chaos, and the teachers followed the schedule, going to class step by step. On a whim, Chi Xia brewed another packet of coffee that Teacher Song had given her yesterday in a paper cup, and placed it on the windowsill just like yesterday, thinking that she would check back after class to see if the coffee would disappear again without a trace.

Yesterday, Chi Xia briefly finalized the tactics for the physical fitness test with the students of Class 3. When she went to class today, the students already had a very comprehensive battle plan. This time, Chi Xia sat on the chair below and watched as the students went up one by one to explain their ideas. She asked questions or helped them improve the plan.

After several rounds, everyone was full of confidence in this physical fitness test.

The bell rang, and Chi Xia left the classroom with her textbooks, leisurely returning to her office. Her eyes immediately fell on the coffee cup on the windowsill next to the desk behind her. The cup was still there. She slowly walked over, stood by the window, and looked into the cup. The cooled coffee was covered with a layer of grease, like a stagnant pool.

Could it be a coincidence that the coffee disappeared yesterday?

Chi Xia picked up the cup of coffee for testing and poured it into the bathroom. During this time, she subconsciously glanced at Teacher Zhang. He seemed to be very busy today, sitting at his workstation with his head barely looking up.

Chi Xia has two classes, one in the morning and the last one in the afternoon.

Nothing unusual happened in between, until just before the last class, when Teacher Zhang sent a message on his phone saying that he had already reserved a seat and would go after get off work.

Chi Xia replied with an "okay".

Xin Ran rested all morning, ate lunch and took a nap. Now he was finally alive. He was very excited when he received Chi Xia's message and immediately replied that he had received it.

In the last class, Chi Xia summarized the information she had gathered from the medical examination reports and gave everyone a brief analysis. Everyone took careful notes.

As soon as the bell rang, Chi Xia said "get out of class is over" and left with her textbooks. Even before the echo of the bell could be heard, she was already gone.

Ye Feng stared blankly at the other person's hurried departure. Li Xiao turned his head and asked, "Brother Feng, is the teacher avoiding you? He ran so fast."

As Chu Yuan packed up the books, he also chimed in, "I think so. Brother Feng, what did you do to her?"

Ye Feng frowned. "What are you two talking about?"

Li Xiao: "Didn't you scare her by making the first move again?"

Ye Feng's face darkened. "Are you two sick? If you are, go get treated."

The two shut up, slung their backpacks over their shoulders, said goodbye, and scurried away.

Ye Feng laughed angrily at the thought of Chi Xia running away, "I didn't even have time to run away. What are you running for? Do you think I'm going to eat you?"

Chi Xia had already returned to her office and started tidying her desk when Xin Ran arrived shortly after. He and Chi Xia exchanged a glance, understanding each other perfectly. Xin Ran took Chi Xia's car keys and went straight to the underground parking garage.

Soon after, the other teachers returned one after another. Anna came to Chi Xia with a smile, "Xia, how about we go for beef hot pot tonight? It's on me."

Teacher Zhang leaned over and said, "I'm sorry, Teacher Xia has an appointment tonight."

Anna looked completely bewildered. She pointed at Teacher Zhang with her beautifully manicured fingers, then looked at Chi Xia incredulously, "He asked you out?"

Chi Xia: "Teacher Zhang asked me for help with something."

Cheng Yang was packing up books over there when he heard the commotion. He walked over in a few steps and asked, "Teacher Zhang, what can't we talk about in the office?"

Anna and Cheng Yang stood together, arms crossed, looking at Teacher Zhang. Their expressions had clearly changed. "That's right. We've been colleagues for so long, and you've never invited us to dinner. Isn't it a bit too obvious that you're trying to get Xia Xia to come alone?"

After listening, Teacher Zhang smiled and leaned on Chi Xia's table, "If you don't mind, then come along. The private room I booked is big enough."

Anna sneered, "I don't have time to fix things afterwards."

Cheng Yang looked at Chi Xia and said, "Let's go get some hot pot beef."

The fact that she openly disliked this Teacher Zhang suggests that his harassment of female students goes far beyond just this one unpleasant incident. Therefore, Chi Xia is even less likely to let it go easily. "Sister Nana, Teacher Cheng, let's make a date next time. I promised Teacher Zhang."

Anna panicked, grabbed Chi Xia's shoulder, and kept giving her meaningful glances, "Are you really going?"

Chi Xia smiled and said, "Yes, I'm going."

Teacher Zhang approached, forcing Cheng Yang to take two steps back, and looked at Chi Xia, "Let's go, Xia."

Chi Xia got up and followed Teacher Zhang out, waving back to the two of them, "See you tomorrow."

The two people behind him were almost petrified. Cheng Yang finally sighed. Although he really disliked Teacher Zhang's greasy flattery, he knew in his heart that all of that man's bad intentions in front of Chi Xia would not succeed. He whispered to Anna, "Forget it, trust Xia, it'll be alright."

Anna raised her bracelet to send a message to Chi Xia, "What's the big deal? Xia is just too naive. Have you forgotten the disgusting things that Teacher Zhang has done?"

Cheng Yang shook his head slightly, "You may not know Xia Xia very well, but you can trust me."

"Huh?" Anna paused. "Don't you understand? What happened to Xia?"

Here, Teacher Zhang led Chi Xia into his car and even offered to fasten her seatbelt. Chi Xia raised her hand to block the other person's approach and smiled, "I can manage by myself."

After fastening her seatbelt, Chi Xia opened the car window, which diluted the unpleasant smell.

Teacher Zhang smiled, sat back down, and started the car. "Let's go then."

Just as Teacher Zhang's car left the garage, Xin Ran followed closely behind in the luxury car that Ye Feng had given to Chi Xia.