Chapter 193, Section 192: The Teachers' Gift Money
Jiang Xia secretly put the cigarettes and lighter into Teacher Wang's pocket. Then the teacher and student returned to the table. After smoking a cigarette, Teacher Wang looked much better than before.
Jiang Xia took the initiative to pick up the beer and refill Wang's glass, saying with a smile, "Teacher Wang, thank you very much for your guidance over the years. This is a toast to you."
Teacher Wang chuckled, raised his glass to clink with Jiang Xia's, and deliberately lowered the rim of Jiang Xia's glass by an inch.
"In all my years of teaching, the biggest surprise I've ever received has to be you, kid," Teacher Wang remarked.
Jiang Xia's grades used to be average, but at that time, people thought that since he was an art student, his academic performance was not bad.
Who would have thought that in the three months leading up to the college entrance examination, his grades would improve dramatically, as if they were on a rocket, which startled all the teachers in his grade.
"It's all thanks to the excellent teaching of all the teachers," Jiang Xia said with a modest smile.
In fact, he hardly ever did any homework; he spent all his time playing Tom and Jerry. But you have to put it nicely.
Teacher Wang was speechless. The teachers hadn't given him any special treatment; all students were taught the same way. How come he was the only one getting special treatment? This was absurd.
"Shouldn't it be attributed to Lin Yanwan?"
Teacher Wang said with a mischievous smile, "Don't think I don't know. The news about you two dating has been all over the school. Teacher Ding from the next class has told me about it several times. She said that Lin Yanwan's grades fluctuate a lot, but I've seen that your grades have been steadily improving, so I've turned a blind eye."
Jiang Xia said awkwardly, "Thank you, Teacher Wang, for not exposing me."
"So is it what I said? Lin Yanwan had good grades, you two agreed to go to the same university, and then you worked hard and finally lived up to expectations and caught up with her."
Jiang Xia couldn't help but chuckle. He couldn't believe that Teacher Wang, despite his age, still had such a strong gossipy nature.
"There is such a reason. Long-distance relationships are impossible. It's impossible for two people to be in a long-distance relationship in this lifetime. Only when two people are together at all times can they have a bright future."
He spoke loudly, glancing at his wife next door. Just then, Lin Yanwan also looked over, her face instantly turning crimson. This guy was spouting nonsense again in front of the teacher and so many classmates.
"You're right, kid!"
Teacher Wang even clapped and said with a smile, "I want to tell your case to your future juniors. I don't forbid students from dating, but the premise is that they must learn and grow in their relationships like you have. This is not only being responsible for themselves, but also for their loved ones."
"Does that mean I've become a positive example?"
"Hahaha, it's a good thing to be a role model for younger students."
Hearing the conversation between the teacher and student, the others became even more curious: just how many points did this guy get on the exam?
"Jiang Xia, the book says that distance makes the heart grow fonder. People are quite envious of you two being together like this every day, but won't you suddenly get tired of each other one day?" a girl in the class suddenly asked with a smile.
“When you like someone, there’s no such thing as getting tired of them,” Jiang Xia said with a smile. “I wish I could be with her every single moment of the day.”
This statement sparked much speculation, prompting many to give it a thoughtful look and let out a long "Eek."
Lin Yanwan blushed deeply. Who wanted to be constantly associated with him!
He's all tough before getting into bed, but once we're in bed, he'll be all soft and begging for mercy.
"I told you that's enough, stop setting a bad example."
Teacher Wang used her authority as a homeroom teacher to stop the conversation from going astray.
"Alright, that's all I have to say for today. I wish you all the best for your future at Tsinghua University. And if you two are able to get married in the future, remember to invite me."
"Teacher Wang, you'd better prepare the money for the gift in advance," Jiang Xia said with a smile.
"Haha, you're good, kid! No problem!"
The two men smiled at each other, clinked their glasses together again, and then simultaneously tilted their heads back and drank it all in one gulp.
After finishing his drink, Teacher Wang left. He still had a lot of drinks left to finish, especially since there were several other classes he needed to toast later.
After hearing Jiang Xia's words, Shen Ying's expression was complicated. She was right not to accept Wang Ming's offer. Long-distance relationships are the most unreliable thing, harming both parties.
Today's mission was successfully completed. Jiang Xia saw that everyone else was having a great time drinking and figured that the banquet wouldn't end anytime soon, so he happily moved his chair to the next class and sat down next to his wife. Everyone else made way for him.
Some people who had initially planned to befriend him after hearing that he had been admitted to Tsinghua University immediately gave up the idea upon seeing this scene. Didn't they see the young couple being affectionate? It would be strange if they went to bother them now and didn't leave a good impression.
"Baby, are you full?" He openly took Lin Yanwan's hand, not caring whether the teachers would see.
I wasn't afraid when I was in school, and now that I've graduated, I'm even less afraid.
"Hmm, I'm full. The food here is pretty good." Lin Yanwan's face was a little red, and he kept gently scratching her palm in circles. With so many people watching, what was he trying to do?
“Indeed, I ate a lot. We’ll get married after graduation, so we could consider having the wedding banquet here. The environment is quite nice.” Jiang Xia blinked.
Shen Ying watched from the side and felt very envious. The boss was so good to her. She had just graduated from high school and was already thinking about marriage.
"Say yes! Say yes!"
Suddenly, some people around them started to cheer. After all, they were a handsome man and a beautiful woman. Sometimes watching others fall in love is much more interesting than falling in love yourself.
Lin Yanwan's face flushed, her mind racing as she tried to think of a response, when she heard her homeroom teacher's voice.
"Hey, you guys, why did you agree to that?" Teacher Ding walked over, her face beaming.
Someone, always eager for drama, laughed and said, "Teacher Ding, it's Jiang Xia from Class Six! He said if he marries Yan Wan, he'll hold the wedding banquet here."
Lin Yanwan pinched Jiang Xia's hand hard in embarrassment, her face flushed: "Teacher Ding, please don't listen to their nonsense."
Ding Hui walked over with a smile, and Jiang Xia quickly greeted her as "Hello, Teacher Ding."
"Jiang Xia, although you've lured away my most prized student, I'll let it go this time since you did well on the exam. But once we get to the capital, you absolutely have to take good care of Yan Wan, understand? If I find out you dare to let her suffer even the slightest grievance, I'll hold you accountable!" Ding Hui said, feigning a threat.
"Teacher Ding, just like Teacher Wang, you only need to prepare the gift money."
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