Chen Xiaoxi tilted her head, her eyes full of mischief, waiting to see how Old Man Chen would answer.
"this......."
Old Chen's face instantly turned bright red, as if someone had touched a nerve.
He glared at Chen Xiaoxi, then feigned anger and laughed as he scolded, "You're talking nonsense. I'm happy to buy flowers for your Aunt Zhang."
As soon as he spoke, he realized his eagerness and hurriedly lowered his head to take a sip of coffee.
He forgot that the coffee was still scalding hot, and he kept panting as he did so. His comical appearance made everyone burst into laughter.
Zhang Ruoshui quickly handed him a tissue, saying with concern, "Drink slowly, no one's going to take it from you."
Lu Qingzhou gently grasped Chen Xiaoxi's hand, looked at Zhang Ruoshui and Old Man Chen, and said with a light laugh, "Where are you two on your way? Tell me about it."
Zhang Ruoshui glared at her son, feigning anger: "You talk too much!"
But the smile in her eyes couldn't be hidden, already revealing her current mood.
She turned her gaze to Chen Xiaoxi, her eyes softening considerably: "Xiaoxi, I've always thought you're a wonderful girl. I'm so happy to see you with Qingzhou."
She paused slightly, a hint of shyness flashing in her eyes, and continued, "Xiaoxi, actually your dad and I... get along quite well."
Old Chen, standing to the side, touched his nose sheepishly, a simple, honest smile on his face: "Yes, I was planning to tell you at a suitable time, but I didn't expect..."
Lu Qingzhou put his arm around Chen Xiaoxi's shoulder and teased her with a smile, "Looks like we can't call you 'uncle' and 'aunt' anymore, we have to call you 'Mom and Dad' instead."
These words made Chen Xiaoxi's cheeks turn bright red instantly. She lightly punched him and said coquettishly, "Who wants to call you that too!"
Zhang Ruoshui and Old Man Chen exchanged a smile.
Once some things are said openly, the barrier between us instantly disappears.
The scenes of them spending time together became exceptionally warm and cozy.
Before leaving,
Old Chen seemed to suddenly remember something, and hurriedly pulled two art exhibition tickets from his pocket.
He handed it over somewhat reluctantly: "Here are two tickets to the art exhibition. Ruoshui and I were originally planning to go, but now... why don't you young people go instead?"
Chen Xiaoxi and Lu Qingzhou exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with unspoken understanding.
The two smiled at each other and pushed the art exhibition tickets back: "You two can look at it yourselves. Xiaoxi and I will go and explore other places."
They naturally hoped that the two elders could enjoy their own romantic time.
The blazing sun shone through the coffee shop's glass windows, casting long, long shadows on the four people.
After leaving the coffee shop, Lu Qingzhou naturally took Chen Xiaoxi's hand, and the two strolled along the street.
Chen Xiaoxi looked up at Lu Qingzhou, her eyes filled with amazement: "I never thought my dad and your mom would become a couple. It feels like a dream."
Chen Xiaoxi's voice carried a hint of unreality, yet also a touch of unexpected surprise.
Lu Qingzhou nodded, somewhat emotionally, "Yes, no one expected this. This is fate, isn't it? It's just like us, haha."
He gripped Chen Xiaoxi's hand tightly and chuckled.
Chen Xiaoxi gave him a shy, coquettish look and said coquettishly, "I didn't promise you anything."
Although she said that, the smile she couldn't hide at the corner of her mouth had already betrayed her thoughts.
Looking at Chen Xiaoxi's feigned modesty, Lu Qingzhou smiled to himself: Women, they're all creatures of saying one thing and meaning another.
He couldn't help but joke, "Whether you agree or not, you're just a piece of food in my bowl, and no one can take you away."
Chen Xiaoxi raised her hand and lightly slapped him, then turned her head away and said haughtily, "I'm not."
But Lu Qingzhou wasn't about to let her off so easily. He reached out and tickled her, asking as he did so, "Is it? Is it?"
Chen Xiaoxi dodged and fought back, her laughter echoing all the way. After chasing each other for a while, the two sat down on a rest chair, panting.
Chen Xiaoxi pouted, her eyes full of coquettishness: "I'm thirsty, I want to drink milk tea."
Lu Qingzhou immediately stood up, reached out and pinched her cheek, saying affectionately, "I guarantee I'll complete the mission, hehehe, wait here for me, I'll go buy it!" After saying that, he ran towards the mall.
Chen Xiaoxi sat there, watching Lu Qingzhou's departing figure, her eyes sparkling with longing.
This must feel like being pursued in a relationship, so exhilarating.
...
The commercial street was filled with noise.
At the street corner, two female teachers in business attire stood side by side, discussing a thorny student issue.
"Teacher Lin, regarding Zhang Ruixing's case, I personally think that his parents should come to the school to apologize to the victim's parents and classmates."
Teacher Wang pushed up his glasses, his round face full of worry.
The slightly plump female teacher clutched the folder tightly in her hand—she knew all too well how troublesome such student disputes on campus could become if not handled properly.
However,
Lin Yinuo, standing beside him, seemed to have been put on pause; her almond-shaped eyes suddenly widened, and her eyelashes trembled violently.
Following her unfocused gaze, one could see a tall figure across the street, carrying two cups of bubble tea, carefully avoiding the crowd as she walked towards them.
"What are you doing here, Brother Qingzhou? Didn't you go to work today?"
As she murmured to herself, the tip of her tongue unconsciously licked her dry lips.
Where are you going?
Lin Yinuo snapped out of her daze, glanced at Teacher Wang beside her, gave an awkward smile, and almost forgot that her colleague was still there: "Teacher Wang, I have something to do, so I won't be able to go back to school with you to report on my work. Could you please cover for me? I'll treat you to dinner another day."
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