Hua Kai also thought of this. The person guaranteed that Zheng Shuzhen had called and entangled them, so she troubled the village accountant again. If her family members came, she should say that the matter was resolved and that it was not a big deal. It was just that some identity information was filled in incorrectly when registering, and that she had already asked other classmates to correct it, so her family did not need to call again.

After giving her instructions and hanging up the phone, Hua Kai breathed a sigh of relief. After all, she had been in such a hurry to find her family, and they would be very worried if they knew. She had to tell them a lie to keep them from knowing and avoid causing them any anxiety or fear.

After finishing her call, Hua Kai looked at Ye Yifan and smiled helplessly, saying, "I can't tell the truth."

Ye Yifan sat in the chair, watching the flowers bloom: "You've thought this through very well." Then she added: "You should sit down too. Even the most mature person would be exhausted after going through this."

Hua Kai sat down in the chair next to Ye Yifan: "Captain Ye, did you really see my dad this morning?"

"Yes, he went to the village to buy noodles and said a few words. Your family is doing well."

"Captain Ye, you're even more capable than I thought. It seems like I'm the one who benefited from teaching you as a friend."

"Your potential is limitless, and in the end, it's really hard to say who will win."

At this moment, Gu Xiaoxue came in: "I've explained everything to Teacher Wang. Huakai can come back from evening self-study."

Hua Kai said to Gu Xiaoxue and Ye Yifan, "Thank you so much for today. Let me treat you to dinner, but of course, I can't treat you to anything too expensive for now."

Ye Yifan nodded: "Okay, it'll be more convenient to talk outside."

Gu Xiaoxue looked at Ye Yifan with a puzzled expression: "Brother Fan, is it convenient for me to go?"

Hua Kai scratched her head, wondering why this person always thought that way.

Ye Yifan didn't explain, but said directly, "Go if you want, or don't. The flowers are blooming, let's go."

Gu Xiaoxue quickly said, "I'll go, I'll go, I'll lock the drawer, I'll be right there."

Hua Kai followed Ye Yifan out of the office, and soon Gu Xiaoxue caught up as well. The three of them left the school.

They didn't go far, just to the restaurant that Ye Yifan and Gu Xiaoxue often went to. They got a private room. It wasn't mealtime, so there weren't many people. They ordered a few specialty dishes.

Not being at school, Hua Kai was more casual: "I won't say thank you, I'll repay you with my actions in the future."

Gu Xiaoxue quickly waved her hand: "No need, no need, we're all family, it's too formal to say thank you."

Hua Kai sincerely said, "I won't mention the meal tickets and such that Director Gu gave me before, but I'm really touched by what happened today. It's already very good if someone helps you to the point of five, but Director Gu helped me to the point of ten today. I can't refuse this favor."

Gu Xiaoxue scratched her head: "You're Fan-ge's friend, so it's only right that I help you out as much as I can."

Hua Kai said to Ye Yifan, "Captain Ye, I admire you very much. To have such a friend, and for you to come today, is beyond words of gratitude. I will remember this kindness. There are many things I need to learn from you. It is my good fortune to know you."

These words came from Hua Kai's heart. She had indeed admired Ye Yifan before, but things were different today. It seemed that she was only just beginning to understand the man in front of her.

Ye Yifan said, "You know I don't like listening to empty talk, so work hard and show me the real thing."

As Hua Kai listened to Ye Yifan's words, although they seemed so emotionless, she gradually got used to his way of speaking. After all, no matter how cold his words were, his actions were very warm. Otherwise, he wouldn't have rushed over in his work clothes today, arriving so quickly. It was clear how fast he drove. She didn't say it, but she knew it in her heart.

Soon the waiter came in and served cold dishes. We didn't order any alcohol, just a bottle of soda each, since we all had to drive and some of us had to go to school soon.

Of course, I didn't say those words of thanks again, because saying them too much would make us seem distant.

Gu Xiaoxue is a great person at creating a lively atmosphere, and she started talking about some things at school.

As he spoke, he brought up Hua Kai again: "Hua Kai, I am the director of the Political Education Department. I know everything about you students. Someone wrote you a love letter, didn't they? You rejected it very well. Keep up this attitude in the future."

Hua Kai looked at Gu Xiaoxue in surprise: "No way? The director of the Political Education Department really knows everything?"

Gu Xiaoxue smiled and said, "That's right. The Political Education Department is really more powerful than you students think, so you'd better not make any mistakes. There are some mistakes that I won't tolerate."

Hua Kai admitted that all students are afraid of the Political Education Office. It's like a cat and mouse game, an oppression that can't be changed no matter what.

Although she was very familiar with Gu Xiaoxue, Hua Kai still felt a little nervous listening to Gu Xiaoxue's words, and quickly promised to study hard and make progress every day.

Ye Yifan listened to the two talking with a smile on his lips. He knew Gu Xiaoxue well; this kid just assumed that he had taken a liking to Hua Kai, so he was helping him watch over the flower blooming.

He looked at Hua Kai, the sunlight shining through the window onto her face, making her two little ears glow red, which was quite adorable. Her fair skin was flawless, her big, bright eyes were playful, and her little mouth was somewhat alluring when she smiled.

His heart suddenly started racing, and he quickly grabbed his soda and took a sip—a feeling he had never experienced before.

Just then, Hua Kai looked at Ye Yifan and asked, "Captain Ye, are you hot? Why is your face so red?"

Ye Yifan quickly explained, "No, I might have been exposed to the wind. I'll be fine in a bit."

Hua Kai felt a little guilty: "Did you drive too fast on the way here? You must drive slower on the way back. Safety is more important than anything else."

Ye Yifan nodded and said, "Yes, don't worry, I will definitely be careful."

Hearing Ye Yifan's words, Hua Kai felt that he was different from before. He wouldn't have been so cooperative before. It seemed that he had lost his mind. Her apology deepened: "Captain Ye, let me get you a glass of water."

Before Ye Yifan could even say no, she had already gone out to call a waiter for hot water. It was a small restaurant, so it was faster to do it herself.

Gu Xiaoxue watched the flowers bloom and whispered to Ye Yifan, "Brother Fan, you really don't mean that?"

Ye Yifan didn't answer, but changed the subject directly: "I'm not going back today. I'll go see your old man tonight. I used to eat a lot of your family's food. Now that Grandma Gu is gone, I'll go see the old man whenever I have time."

Speaking of her grandparents, Gu Xiaoxue lost her earlier liveliness: "Your grandpa will be happy to see you. He often talks about the past. The older people get, the more they like to talk about the past."

Soon, Hua Kai brought in a cup of hot water, placed it in front of Ye Yifan, and then returned to her seat.

This is a small round table that can seat six or seven people, so even with only three people, it's quite spacious.

Ye Yifan took a sip of hot water and felt some of the coldness in her heart melt away.