Chapter 47 The Unsettling Allure of Yu Shu

Teacher Zhang took a small sip of coffee, her eyes occasionally scanning the room. The lavish living room didn't feel cold; the casually placed paintings on the walls and the vibrant flowers on the table revealed the owner's thoughtfulness and taste.

On the stairs, Gu Yushu walked down the steps one by one. Her posture was upright, her eyes were indifferent, and her white casual clothes made her seem more gentle than usual, no longer so unapproachable.

When Teacher Zhang saw Gu Yushu come down, her eyes lit up instantly. Gu Yushu had a noble and elegant demeanor, while Chen Zhen, who had just finished watering the flowers, had mud on her legs and feet and was far from being refined.

Teacher Zhang couldn't help but wonder what Mr. Gu saw in Tuantuan's mother. She secretly compared herself to Shen Zhen in her mind. Apart from not being as tall as her, she was younger and prettier. All she lacked was an opportunity to get to know her.

Thinking of this, a faint smile appeared on Teacher Zhang's lips. She leaned slightly forward, casually brushing a strand of hair behind her ear, and said softly with a hint of restraint and caution, "President Gu, I came here today specifically to talk to you about Tuantuan's matter."

Gu Yushu nodded casually, sat down next to Shen Zhen, placed his hand loosely on Shen Zhen's back, crossed his long legs, and nodded politely yet distantly, "Thank you for your trouble, Teacher Zhang."

Teacher Zhang put down her cup, took out her home visit record book, glanced at Gu Yushu, and said softly, "Your family's situation is a bit special, and some parents can't accept it. This wasn't the case when the child's father used to pick him up and drop him off. I remember the child's father's surname is Jiang, right?"

Gu Yushu tapped the sofa behind Chen Zhen with his long, slender fingers, looking at her with a half-smile, and said slowly, "Oh? Jiang Che is Tuantuan's father?"

Teacher Zhang nodded seriously, "Yes, I remember that besides Tuantuan's mother, the people who often pick Tuantuan up are her father Jiang and her mother Yu. This..."

Teacher Zhang glanced at Gu Yushu's expression, as if only then realizing what had happened, and covered her mouth apologetically, saying, "Oh dear, Tuantuan's mother, I'm so sorry. Mr. Gu probably doesn't know about this yet, does he? I hope that what I'm saying won't cause any trouble between you two?"

Overcome with excitement, Teacher Zhang bent down and grabbed Shen Zhen's hand. "Oh dear, I didn't know Tuantuan's mom was so popular. Tuantuan's mom, you won't mind if I gossip, will you?"

Shen Zhen's lips twitched. This teacher Zhang had ulterior motives; he'd been here for so long without mentioning Tuantuan once. He'd only kept hinting at how many people had taken Tuantuan in. She was truly exasperated.

Shen Zhen glanced at the composed person beside her, inwardly cursing Yu Shu for being such a femme fatale! Rich and beautiful, no matter your orientation, there will always be people throwing themselves at you. So depressing…

Gu Yushu seemingly casually withdrew Shen Zhen's hand, staring intently at her, and nodded seriously, "Yes, I really should explain things properly later."

Shen Zhen touched her nose, glared at Gu Yushu, and scoffed, "Don't cause trouble!"

Shen Zhen said to Teacher Zhang seriously, "Um... Teacher Zhang, after the trending topic, Tuantuan is being bullied by her classmates at school. I know some parents can't accept homosexuality, but that shouldn't be a reason to isolate and bully Tuantuan."

Shen Zhen continued, "Tuantuan didn't do anything wrong. I hope Teacher Zhang will pay more attention and guide the children more. Every child's family environment and personality are different. As parents, we should guide them towards a more inclusive set of values."

Teacher Zhang nodded casually, inwardly disdainful. If it weren't for Gu Yushu's influence, those people probably wouldn't just be isolated behind their backs; given the personalities of those parents, they might have already gone to the school to cause trouble.

Gu Yushu lowered his eyes, playing with Chen Zhen's fingers, listening quietly to her speak. He had already made up his mind to take this opportunity to transfer Tuantuan to a better school. But there was something else to do before that, after all, he hadn't apologized for bullying her.

Gu Yushu stared intently at Teacher Zhang, her emotions unreadable.

Teacher Zhang was secretly delighted, her cheeks flushed slightly, and her hand unconsciously clutched the white dress at her side.

Gu Yushu didn't seem to care much. He parted his thin lips slightly and said, "Teacher Zhang, we don't expect parents to understand or accept us. I only have one request: please ask the children who bullied Tuantuan to apologize to Tuantuan in front of the whole class."

Teacher Zhang was stunned. Those parents who bullied Tuantuan were not easy to mess with, and it might be difficult to get the child to apologize.

Teacher Zhang looked at Gu Yushu with a troubled expression, pursed her lips, and turned to Shen Zhen with a smile, "Tuan Tuan's mom, could you please get me some more coffee?"

Shen Zhen quietly squeezed Gu Yushu's palm, then gracefully got up, picked up a cup, and went to the kitchen.

Seeing that Shen Zhen had left, Teacher Zhang immediately put her hand on Yu Shu's arm and leaned forward.

A cheap perfume wafted into Gu Yushu's nose. Gu Yushu frowned almost imperceptibly, leaned back, and distanced herself from Teacher Zhang.

Completely oblivious to Yu Shu's disdain, Teacher Zhang, with her long hair draped over her chest, said shyly, "Mr. Gu, well... it's not that the child can't apologize, but could you please put in a good word with the school? Otherwise, I... it would be difficult for me."

Gu Yushu raised an eyebrow and said calmly, "That's no problem."

When Teacher Zhang caught a glimpse of Shen Zhen walking this way, she immediately grabbed Yu Shu's arm and exclaimed sweetly, "That's great! Then I'll trouble you, Mr. Gu!"

Her voice was sweet and soft, with a hint of coquetry, which made Shen Zhen pause in her steps. What... what's going on?

Gu Yushu abruptly pulled her arm back; she had truly sacrificed too much for Tuantuan today…

Shen Zhen brought the coffee over, and Teacher Zhang seemed to only then notice her, awkwardly withdrawing her hand. "Um... Tuantuan's mom, you don't mind, do you?"

Shen Zhen coughed lightly. Was this the lowest-level green tea bitch she'd ever encountered in her stories?

"What's there to mind?" Shen Zhen asked instead of answering. "I think whether we're parents or teachers, we all want the children to be happy, right?"

Teacher Zhang didn't expect Shen Zhen to completely ignore her little actions. She gave Gu Yushu a sweet look and said, "Mr. Gu, it's settled then. You give the word, and I'll have the children apologize to Tuantuan right away. Well... I won't bother you any longer. We'll keep in touch via WeChat."

Gu Yushu nodded indifferently. Tuantuan could no longer continue attending this school. The teacher was dishonest, and the parents were incompetent. After this matter was resolved, she would need to discuss with Shen Zhen transferring her to a prestigious private school in City A or the best school in the district.

Shen Zhen saw Teacher Zhang to the door, then returned, a playful smile on her face, her eyes twinkling with amusement. She looked Gu Yushu up and down, mimicking Teacher Zhang's flippant tone, and said, "Mr. Gu~ it's settled then, okay? I love you, mwah~"