Chapter 3 What are you two doing?

Shao Ting'an put down the fruit knife, stared at her for a few seconds, took out a roll of money from his pocket, and chuckled softly, "Xinran, take this money first and buy some new clothes and some delicious food."

Zhao Xinran bit her lip, lowered her eyes, and smiled shyly. She lowered her voice and took another step forward, "Brother Ting'an, you've been very good to me too."

Su Li sneered. It turned out that they had been hooking up so early. Zhao Xinran was really her good student.

"Ting'an, it takes so long to peel an apple..." Su Li suddenly opened the door curtain and squinted at the two of them, "What are you two doing?"

Shao Ting'an panicked for a moment, then quickly smiled and said, "Oh, I felt bad for Xiao Zhao because she was cooking and washing clothes at our house, so I thought of giving her some money."

Zhao Xinran looked calm, but his tone was abashed. "Brother Ting'an, I really can't. I can't take your money. Teacher Su found me a part-time job, helped me apply for poverty subsidies, and even let me live and eat for free at your house. How can I ask you for money again?"

Her serious and resolute attitude didn't seem fake at all.

Su Li smiled and said, "Ting'an, don't underestimate this girl. She will work part-time at the newspaper during the holidays."

As she spoke, she took the money from Shao Ting'an's hand and explained, "She's still young. She can't have too much money on her. Otherwise, she'll easily learn bad habits from others."

Shao Ting'an glanced at Zhao Xinran and quickly agreed, "That's right. You'll be on vacation soon anyway, and you'll be eating and sleeping at home. Here, your favorite apple."

Su Li curved her lips and took the apple, looking at Shao Ting'an and then at Zhao Xinran.

She stepped forward, picked up the kitchen knife, and with a "clang", she cut the apple in half.

Zhao Xinran thought Su Li was angry that Shao Tingan gave her money, so she clutched her apron and half-closed her eyes, not daring to look at anyone.

Unexpectedly, Su Li raised her hand and handed half of the apple to her, "Xinran, you can have it too. I always give you half of what I have."

Shao Ting'an looked at her faint smile and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"Ting'an, please be nicer to Xinran next time. Why are you only peeling apples for me?"

Zhao Xinran lowered her head slightly, not daring to look at anyone. She put the apple in her hand to her mouth and took small bites.

"Yes, yes, I didn't do it well enough. I will definitely change it next time. I won't be in the way and delay your cooking."

After Shao Ting'an left, Zhao Xinran looked much more natural.

Su Li looked at her and sneered in her heart. In her previous life, she actually thought that she was shy and embarrassed to talk to men. She never thought that she had something to hide and was putting on an act for her.

"Don't just stand there, eat quickly. After you finish eating, we'll cook together."

Zhao Xinran said cheerfully, "I can do it by myself. You've had a day of classes, take a break."

After saying that, he considerately pushed Su Li out of the kitchen.

Su Li stood at the kitchen door, looking at Shao Tingan who was reading a newspaper not far away.

The dim light shone on his face, making him look softer.

No one would have thought that such a gentle appearance hides a dirty heart. A hypocritical person with a sanctimonious appearance is more terrifying than a vicious villain.

Su Li returned to the bedroom, clutching the roll of money tightly in her hand.

She unfolded the bills one by one and counted them. There were a total of forty yuan.

Shao Ting'an earns 85 yuan a month, and she earns 43 yuan a month. Both parents have not retired yet, so they live a pretty good life.

Su Li never restricted Shao Ting'an financially, but unexpectedly, it enabled him to support a woman behind her back.

Even the ones he supports are his favorite students whom he often invites to his home.

Although Zhao Xinran came from the poorest mountainous area in his previous life, he had a good life in college.

Especially after she started studying for a master's degree, she became even more flamboyant and even rented a house alone.

It turned out that it was her husband who had been supporting her!

Now that I think about it, every time he worked overtime, it wasn't really overtime.

"Teacher Su, it's time for dinner."

Zhao Xinran's voice rang out.

Su Li came back to her senses and left the bedroom.

"Teacher Su, how about trying it?"

Zhao Xinran pushed the chicken soup in front of Su Li like a child waiting to be praised, "Teacher Su, try it."

Shao Ting'an quickly raised his chin towards Su Li and said, "Yes, try it."

Su Li nodded with a curved lip, "It looks good, and Xinran's cooking will definitely taste good."

She pretended to take a sip of the chicken soup, but didn't actually drink it. Her stomach churned.

Su Li patiently dealt with the two people in front of her, observing their expressions and movements from time to time. She was certain in her heart that the signs of things must have just started to appear between the two of them not long ago.

"Ting'an, after dinner, please take Xinran back to school. She has final exams coming up soon, and she needs to study hard."

If it were before, Su Li would definitely let Zhao Xinran stay, but how could she not take advantage of such a good opportunity to be alone?

Shao Ting'an hesitated for a moment and nodded with a gentle smile, "No problem."

Zhao Xinran waved her hand quickly, "No need, I can walk back by myself. Brother Ting'an has been tired all day, let him rest early."

"How long will it take you to walk this far? It's not safe to go back alone. We have to be responsible for you."

Su Li cleaned up the dishes with a smile.

A few minutes later, Su Li stood at the window and watched Shao Tingan riding a bicycle with Zhao Xinran away, with a cold smile on her lips.

Normally, Su Li rides her bike to work in less than 20 minutes, but this night, Shao Tingan took nearly an hour and a half to go back and forth.

"Honey, I'm sorry I'm back late. Xiao Zhao looks skinny, but she's quite heavy. She made me sweat all over while riding, and the bike kept breaking down halfway."

"You've worked hard. Go take a shower and go to bed." Su Li didn't respond and turned over and pretended to sleep.

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The next morning, Su Li had no classes, so after Shao Ting'an left, she went to the Pingjiang Newspaper Office.

"Li'er, how come you have time to come to see me?"

Her long-time friend Li Mo came up and took her arm.

"The security guard here is quite strict. He insisted that you come to pick it up."

Su Li's face was calm, and she held her best friend Li Mo's hand tightly.

In her previous life, two people had reminded her long ago, one was Li Mo and the other was Fu Jinzhou.

Li Mo is a reporter, and Su Li always feels that she is too alert.

Fu Jinzhou is a doctor at the City Central Hospital and a former classmate of Su Li. He has always insisted that her infertility and sudden illness are both very strange.

Unfortunately, she didn't believe it, and not long after, she was imprisoned by Shao Ting'an and Zhao Xinran, and it was announced to the public that she had died.

In this life, I will never let down the kindness of these two people again.

"Hey, what brings you to me all of a sudden?"

Li Mo knew Su Li. She ran back and forth between school and home every day and would never come if there was nothing to do.

Seeing her best friend again, Su Li took Li Mo's hand and shook it gently, "I have something I want to ask you for a favor."

"Why are you still being so polite to me? Let's go to my office and talk."

Su Li nodded and followed Li Mo to her office.

"What's the matter? Just tell me." Li Mo raised her eyebrows at her.

Su Li sat beside her, holding her arm tightly without letting go.

"I heard that your newspaper is going to do a follow-up interview at the machinery factory at the beginning of next month. Could you please arrange for my student Zhao Xinran to go with them?"