Chapter 426 Students

Gu Zhao attended the primary school affiliated with the Army Compound, which was located within the compound. Gu Xiao once told Gu Zhao to go to and from school on his own.

Nan Zhiyi couldn't agree with such an exaggerated idea. She felt that Gu Zhao should at least be allowed to adapt for a semester... Now that school had only been in session for a month, she really couldn't bear to let her son go to school alone, so she could only ask Sister Zhang to take care of picking him up and dropping him off.

Gu Xiao had no choice but to compromise.

After he finished breakfast, he went to pack Nan Zhiyi's schoolbag.

Nan Zhiyi also quickened her pace, finished breakfast, and rubbed her son's head. "Gu Zhao, Mom is going to school. See you this afternoon."

Gu Zhao put down her milk cup and waved to her, "Goodbye, Mom. I have to go to school soon too."

At the entrance hall.

Gu Xiao was already waiting there with Nan Zhiyi's schoolbag and handbag.

Seeing her walk over, he squatted down, straightened her leather shoes, and helped her put them on by holding her calves.

Taking advantage of the fact that her son wasn't looking this way, Nan Zhiyi leaned down and quickly kissed Gu Xiao on the cheek, saying, "Gu Xiao, you're so good."

Gu Xiao was happy to serve his wife, carrying things in one hand and helping Nan Zhiyi into the car with the other, fastening her seatbelt, being very attentive.

When they arrived at the school gate, Gu Xiao rested one hand on the steering wheel and turned to look at her.

"Honey, are you sure you don't need me to pick you up this afternoon?"

Nan Zhiyi has a full schedule of classes this morning, and she needs to work as a teaching assistant in the afternoon. After that, she has to meet with Professor Wang.

"No, I don't think so. I have to talk to Professor Wang about the thesis this afternoon, and I don't know how late it will be."

"Then I'll pick you up after get off work. Whatever time you finish is fine, I'll wait for you at the school gate."

Nan Zhiyi felt even better and reached out to pinch his arm: "Minister Gu, you're so considerate."

Gu Xiao grasped her hand, which she hadn't had time to pull away, and squeezed it gently: "Focus on your studies. I'll come and wait for you after get off work."

"good."

She got off the bus carrying her handbag, waved to Gu Xiao, and headed to her literature theory class.

The afternoon's teaching assistant work was busier than she had expected.

When discussing the work with these undergraduates, some of the students raised very sharp questions. Regarding the impact of shifts in narrative perspective on the authenticity of the text, she had to draw upon all her professional knowledge to answer them.

By the time the Q&A session ended and I put away the assignments I had given last time, the sun was already setting outside the window.

She rushed to Professor Wang's office.

Professor Wang was wearing reading glasses and looking at his manuscript. "How's the teaching assistant work going? Are the new students asking a lot of questions?"

"The students were very enthusiastic. Several students raised some very insightful questions."

Professor Wang chuckled, "I believe you can do it. If you really have any problems you can't handle, just come to me. Don't forget, you have backup."

Nan Zhiyi smiled and said, "Okay, thank you, teacher." Teacher Wang has always taken good care of her, considering everything from academics to future career planning. She is a rare and excellent teacher.

As she was thinking, Professor Wang took a manuscript out of his drawer: "I read your last article on narrative structure. There are a few points that need further consideration..."

He pointed out several problems, and Nan Zhiyi took careful notes.

As darkness fell outside the window, the office lights appeared even brighter.

“Also,” Professor Wang looked at her over his glasses, “there’s a literature seminar next month that I’d like to recommend you attend. Here are the conference materials.”

Nan Zhiyi took the folder and said, "Thank you, teacher."

The two then chatted in detail about the seminar for a while.

When Nan Zhiyi came out of the office, she glanced at her watch and realized she was almost an hour later than expected.

She walked briskly towards the school gate.

Gu Xiao stood leaning against the Jeep station.

As dusk deepened, his figure stood tall and straight like a pine tree, his broad shoulders and long legs outlined with exceptional clarity by the last rays of sunlight.

Nan Zhiyi's heart skipped a beat, and she unconsciously quickened her pace, starting to jog.

"Slow down." Gu Xiao straightened up and took a few big steps to meet her.

He took her two heavy bags with one hand and supported her arm with the other.

"I'm not a child." Nan Zhiyi was slightly out of breath as she looked up at him. "Have you been waiting long? You talked with Professor Wang a little longer today..."

She followed him to the car, explaining everything in detail: "Professor Wang asked about my work as a teaching assistant and recommended me to attend a writers' seminar next month." She pointed to the canvas bag in his hand, "The materials are all in there; I need to take a good look at them. And the students' assignments—I need to find time to grade them."

Gu Xiao weighed the item in his hand, his brows furrowing slightly.

The workbook was heavy, clearly not light.

His gaze fell on her slightly tired face: "Get in the car first."

Then, he helped her into the passenger seat and fastened her seatbelt.

Before starting the car, Gu Xiao reached out and gently stroked the back of her neck: "Wife, close your eyes for a while if you're tired."

Nan Zhiyi was indeed a little tired, but she still wanted to talk to him: "Seeing you makes me not tired anymore..." She leaned closer to him and chatted about the trivial things that happened during the day.

Neon lights flowed outside the car window.

Gu Xiao answered her questions attentively as he drove.

Nan Zhiyi noticed that the car wasn't heading towards the compound, and turned to look at him: "Not going home? Where are you taking me?"

"I'm taking my wife on a date."

He took her to the Old Mo restaurant.

The Western restaurant was dimly lit, and the steaks sizzled.

Gu Xiao cut his own portion and handed the plate to her.

Before leaving, I specially packed two chocolate lava cakes and sugar cookies.

Unfortunately, it was already late when the couple got home.

Gu Zhao was already fast asleep.

Sister Zhang greeted the two of them and left with a cake.

Gu Xiao quietly put another cake into the refrigerator, turned around and came out, and saw Nan Zhiyi sitting on the swing in the yard.

The moonlight bathed her light blue skirt, the night breeze ruffled her hair, and the skirt swayed gently with the swing.

She looked up at the night sky, her profile appearing especially gentle in the moonlight.

Gu Xiao walked over and hugged her tightly. His Zhiyi, his lover, was so beautiful and touching, making him feel that happiness came so easily.

Nan Zhiyi snuggled into his arms and hugged him affectionately.

The two nestled together quietly. Nan Zhiyi's fingers fidgeted with the buttons on his shirt. Suddenly, she remembered what her fourth sister-in-law had said in Jian'an City.

She quickly told Gu Xiao.

"My fourth sister-in-law said... my second brother might be transferred back to Jian'an. I'm not sure, but that's what my fourth sister-in-law said."

Gu Xiao tightened his grip slightly, a cold glint flashing in his eyes before turning into deep helplessness. His father was getting old, and his heart had softened... He had completely forgotten everything from the past.

However, Gu Xiao recalled his father's declining health over the past two years and his increasing focus on his children and grandchildren. Although he couldn't understand it for the time being, he...would respect his father's decision...but he still needed to think about Gu Jianjun's position after returning to Jian'an.

He sighed and kissed her: "I know about this, honey, you don't need to worry about it."

Nan Zhiyi softly hummed in agreement and leaned back into his arms. In her eyes, Gu Xiao was omnipotent; as long as he said he would take care of things, she would truly stop questioning him and unconditionally believe that he could solve anything.

Moonlight moved across the rose bushes, casting a thin shadow on his eyelashes.

She looked up at Gu Xiao's imposing profile and a thought struck her: "Gu Xiao, give me another kiss."

Gu Xiao raised an eyebrow: "Since when does my wife need to report to me before kissing me?"

"Then I don't want it..." Nan Zhiyi pretended to be angry and tried to push him away, but he grabbed her waist and kissed her.

The kiss carried the rich aroma of red wine. He held her lower lip in his mouth and gently rubbed it until she softly clutched his collar.

In the end, he carried her upstairs.