However, our relationship is purely that of teacher and student.

However, I'm worried that people won't believe me, and that it would be bad if rumors started to circulate.

He looked seriously at the students who were making a fuss.

"Everyone, please don't spread rumors. It wouldn't be good if it affected Zhang's and my reputation."

You should know the consequences of spreading rumors, right?

Upon hearing this, no one dared to speak again. Teacher Mo then asked everyone to gather and continue practicing.

Seeing his nonchalant demeanor, Zhang Liwen felt her heart sink to the bottom.

She still thought he treated her differently, staring at Teacher Mo's face.

Zhang Liwen's face suddenly contorted into a ferocious expression, and a terrible thought arose in her mind.

Zhang Liwen acted as if nothing had happened, just like before, and Teacher Mo thought he was just saying that.

Zhang Liwen was supposed to come and cause trouble, but she didn't show up.

This relieved him. Fortunately, Zhang Liwen was a woman who knew when to advance and retreat. He hated women who didn't know what was good for them.

The next morning, Gu Yunduan set off with Ye Zhaozhao.

Today they are going to the home of their retired comrade-in-arms, who now makes a living by fishing.

Both of them were carrying things. They first took a car to the island, and then took a boat to the island.

As soon as Ye Zhaozhao boarded the boat, Gu Yunduan handed her a piece of orange candy.

"Wife, have a piece of candy."

The orange candy is sweet and sour, perfect for when you're seasick. Ye Zhaozhao hasn't been on a boat in a long time.

Even though I was eating candy, I still felt a little uncomfortable.

Gu Yunduan stayed by her side the whole time, and the two of them took an hour by boat to get there.

After disembarking, Gu Yunduan didn't rush to leave, but instead sat with Ye Zhaozhao for a while.

The two went to their comrade's house. Gu Yunduan's comrade was a man with a limp.

He had also been discharged from the army due to a leg injury. When he saw Gu Yunduan arrive, a smile appeared on his weathered face.

"Yun Duan, you're here! This must be your sister-in-law, right? Please come inside quickly."

I'm going out to sea again today. Let's have a good get-together when I get back.

After saying that, the man left, and a while later a woman came out of the house.