Chapter 79 Extra (3)
◎Peaches and plums are everywhere in the world, and bitter melons will also grow at home◎
Although the early summer sun was not scorching, the air was already filled with heat after a day of scorching. Jiang Siyue confirmed the message, said goodbye to the students, and left the classroom.
After graduating with a Ph.D., she stayed at BGI to teach, and it has been almost ten years now.
Downstairs, a familiar black Mercedes-Benz stopped at the door. Jiang Siyue quickened her pace, opened the passenger door, and got in. Zhao Yan, who was in the driver's seat, naturally took her bag and put it aside, then handed her the packaged milk tea.
After drinking the icy cold milk tea, Jiang Siyue felt that the heat in her body had dissipated a lot.
"This is delicious, try it." Jiang Siyue handed over the milk tea.
Zhao Yan shook his head, "No, it's too sweet."
"Try it!" Jiang Siyue still didn't give up, "This is his new product, not sweet, very refreshing and delicious!"
The hesitation on Zhao Yan's face gradually disappeared. He leaned closer and asked, "Is there no one called Bobo in there?"
Zhao Yan said the repetition with a cold face, which was quite cute. After Jiang Siyue had laughed enough, she said, "No, don't you know whether you added it when you bought it?"
"Okay." Zhao Yan bit the straw, and the light tea fragrance instantly filled his entire mouth. In addition, there was also a rich glutinous aroma. "It's good."
"Right!" Jiang Siyue said proudly, "Buy a cup for Shushu later!"
Shushu is their daughter, whose full name is Zhao Huaishu. She is just 6 years old this year and is in the first grade. After Zhao Yan picks her up, the two will go to the affiliated primary school to pick up Shushu as well.
Zhao Yan's eyes flickered, and he smiled softly, reminding her, "Teacher Jiang, if nothing unexpected happens, the three of us will be criticized in the office again today. Are you sure you want to buy some milk tea?"
If Zhao Yan hadn't said it, Jiang Siyue would have forgotten about this matter. Ever since Shushu started first grade, they have become frequent visitors to the office. After every midterm and final exam, the head teacher would kindly invite them to meet and talk about Shushu's grades.
"Let's forget it." Jiang Siyue was discouraged.
After parking the car, the two walked hand in hand into the affiliated primary school and found Teacher Shushu's office as if they were familiar with the place. The teacher was also very familiar with them. She invited them to sit on the stool and poured them a glass of water.
Jiang Siyue glanced and saw that the head teacher had added tea to his cup. Was the purpose to clear away heat and reduce internal heat?
After a brief greeting, the head teacher got down to business. "Hey... Shushu is a hard-working child, but her grades are always unsatisfactory. In this midterm exam, she was the only one in the class who failed all three subjects: Chinese, math, and English..."
Jiang Siyue was silent, tilted her head and looked at Zhao Yan helplessly, and the latter returned the same helpless look.
The homeroom teacher said, "If it were someone else's child, I might have suspected that there was something wrong with their IQ, but with your academic credentials, it's hard to explain!"
As for why the head teacher knew the two people's academic qualifications, it was because during a Chinese morning reading session, Zhao Huaishu couldn't recite the text and was laughed at by her classmates for being stupid. Finally, it was assumed that the whole family was stupid. The child went home in the evening and directly carried Zhao Yan and Jiang Siyue's graduation certificates to school. After the head teacher found out, he hurriedly notified them to come and pick them up.
Jiang Siyue supported her chin and sighed with empty eyes. Zhao Yan, who was sitting next to her, crossed his arms with an unfathomable look on his face. No one knew what he was thinking.
"Shushu and I have checked the situation. She said that you two never helped her with her homework. I think this is one of the reasons why her final grades were not ideal." The head teacher felt helpless as well. If the grade director had not forced her to do the work, she would not have done it.
There are many successful students all over the world, but there are also bitter melons at home. Zhao Huaishu just doesn't do well in school, and there is probably nothing her parents can do about it.
The homeroom teacher said: "Although we are reducing the workload now, you two can still provide some appropriate tutoring."
Zhao Yan: "Thank you, teacher. We will definitely help you when we get back."
Jiang Siyue: "Yes, yes, of course. Thank you for your hard work, teacher."
After leaving the office, Jiang Siyue pursed her lips, looked up at Zhao Yan, blinked a few times, and said, "Teacher Zhao, let me interview you. How are you feeling now?"
Zhao Yan's eyes and eyebrows were all filled with smiles, and he said, "Teacher Jiang, it's probably the same as you."
"Mom and Dad!" Shushu's crisp voice came from the other side of the corridor, and her small body rushed over like a whirlwind. Jiang Siyue and Zhao Yan squatted down tacitly, and Shushu dived into their arms, first kissing her mother on the cheek, and then kissing her father.
There were other people in the corridor. Zhao Yan took Shushu's backpack, and the two of them went downstairs holding her hands.
Jiang Siyue looked at her daughter with a soft gaze, "Shushu, how was school today? What did you do with your classmates?"
Shushu thought about it seriously for a while, then said, "I didn't play anything. There are only ten minutes between classes, so I can't have fun playing anything."
Jiang Siyue smiled helplessly. Shushu just wanted to play all day, and the polite words the head teacher just said were really too polite.
"Dad, let me go to the tennis court later!" Shushu raised her head, "I want to go play."
Zhao Huaihai frowned slightly and said softly, "But we haven't eaten yet. We can't go out to play on an empty stomach."
"Oh." Shushu's bright face turned dim in an instant, and her head drooped, like an eggplant hit by frost.
The two of them vaguely sensed that something was wrong. They paid great attention to Shushu's education and guided her step by step when it came to rejection and setbacks. Shushu's ideas had been rejected before, so why was something wrong today?
The two men let go of Shushu's hands and squatted in front of her. Zhao Yan and Jiang Siyue looked at each other and said softly, "Did our Shushu encounter anything at school today? She seems to be in a bad mood. Would you like to talk to mom and dad?"
Shushu sighed, and looked up after a moment, first looking at Jiang Siyue and then at Zhao Yan, then she took a step forward and threw herself into the arms of the two men. Jiang Siyue staggered and almost fell, but fortunately Zhao Yan supported her waist.
"Mom and Dad, if I go home, will you all scold me and then play mixed doubles?"
Jiang Siyue and Zhao Yan looked at each other with serious expressions.
Jiang Siyue: "Why do you think so, Shushu? Our family has always had good communication! Didn't Dad always tell you that violence can't solve problems?"
"My classmate Lin Xianyuan said that," Shushu said softly, "He said that every time his parents were called to school by the teacher, he would get beaten. You were called to school today, so you will definitely beat me tonight."
Although the two of them were a little amused, they both breathed a sigh of relief in their hearts.
Jiang Siyue patted Shushu on the back and soothed her, "No, the teacher came here today to discuss your studies with your parents and understand your situation. It's impossible for her to hit you!"
"real?"
Shushu let go of them, and besides joy, there was a hint of pride in her eyes. Zhao Yan frowned slightly and glanced at the watch on her hand, which showed that the phone was on a call. The person opposite her was her deskmate Lin Xianyuan. He felt a little relieved and raised the corners of his mouth slightly.
This little guy probably made a bet with someone again.
"Really." Jiang Siyue smiled helplessly, "After we finish eating, we will go play tennis. Mom will play with you to your heart's content today!"
"Okay!" Shushu quickly let go of them and jumped happily on the ground a few times, "Then let's go home!"
"Wait." Zhao Yan held Jiang Siyue's hand and stared at Shushu with a half-smile, "The little guy is plotting against us again!"
"Huh?" Jiang Siyue was confused. After noticing Shushu's guilty expression, she felt helpless as well. Her voice became serious, "Shushu! Why did you lie to Mom and Dad?"
"Mom and Dad." Shushu's tone softened. She trotted forward, grasping Zhao Yan's fingers with her left hand and Jiang Siyue's fingers with her right hand, and apologized earnestly, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean it. It was Lin Xianyuan who kept saying that. I explained but he didn't believe me, so I had to let you say it in person. I've hung up the phone now. I was wrong, and I won't do it again next time."
Jiang Siyue has always been soft-hearted when it comes to her daughter. If she acts coquettishly, Jiang Siyue will be at a loss. Now that Shushu pinches her fingers, she has already forgiven her for the most part in her heart.
"What should I do if I'm wrong?" Zhao Yan was unmoved by her coquettishness.
Shushu's face darkened even more, and she whispered, "I'm not going to play tennis today. I'll read at home."
Zhao Yan's expression softened, and he explained to her in a gentle voice, "Everyone's parents are different. Your deskmate doesn't know us, so it's normal for there to be misunderstandings. We can just explain it normally. He may not believe it at first, but slowly he will believe what you say. Be patient."
Shushu nodded, not quite understanding, "Okay, Dad, I get it."
Zhao Yan smiled faintly, patted her head, and said, "After dinner tonight, go play tennis with Mom and Dad!"
Shushu took two seconds to react, and after she understood, she smiled again. She kissed both of them on the cheek, "dragged" them up, and the family walked slowly towards the school gate in the sunset.
Two university teachers had a child who failed all three elementary school subjects. This might seem heartbreaking to outsiders, but they didn't really care.
They had been called by the head teacher several times before, but they had never paid much attention to it. However, this time... they still had to say something. As they were thinking about the words, Shushu in the back seat suddenly spoke: "Dad~"
"Um?"
"You should let Uncle Wang drive next time. I want to sit with you guys." Shushu slumped in the back seat bored, feeling that what Lin Xianyuan said made sense.
Parents love each other, and children are an accident.
She didn't understand at first, but now she understands more and more.
"Okay." Zhao Yan was at a loss whether to laugh or cry.
Children are forgetful and energetic, and sometimes they talk so much that Jiang Siyue can't keep up. Fortunately, Shushu can talk happily without anyone's response.
"Oh, Mom and Dad! Today our head teacher played a really interesting game with us." Shushu suddenly changed the subject. Jiang Siyue knew she needed a response, so she asked, "Baby, what is it?"
"She asked us to write down the five most important things in life on paper and then rank them." Shushu counted on her fingers, trying to recall. "I wrote myself, my parents, Chuyi, and Lin Xianyuan. Can you guess how I ranked them?"
Jiang Siyue was helpless after hearing this. It seemed that his daughter loved and hated him as her deskmate. "How was it arranged?"
"Hehe!" Shushu smiled cunningly, "I won't tell you!"
Jiang Siyue smiled, but didn't force it, "Okay, no problem."
"Huh?" Shushu was annoyed. "Mom, you should ask me a few more times, then I will refuse, and then you ask again, and finally I will tell you."
Jiang Siyue was dumbfounded. She often felt confused because she could not keep up with her daughter's thinking.
"Alright." Zhao Yan spoke up to help, "Let your mother go."
"Humph!" Shushu said proudly, "If Dad plays this game, Mom will definitely be first!"
Zhao Yan smiled and did not deny, "Shushu is smart!"
Shushu got a little upset and asked, "What about mom? Does she also think dad is number one? Where does Shushu rank? It doesn't matter if she's last. Shushu won't be sad..."
"Uh..." Jiang Siyue was in a dilemma, and finally said reluctantly: "Shushu is first."
Shushu was very happy to get the answer she wanted, but her mind wandered away and she was playing with her doll in the back seat.
After arriving home, Zhao Yan helped Shushu with her homework as he had said. Jiang Siyue cut the fruit and brought it over, only to find that the two, one big and one small, were facing each other angrily.
Jiang Siyue placed the fruit plate on the desk. She couldn't believe that Professor Zhao, known for his gentleness and sternness, was so angry. She suppressed her laughter and asked, "Shushu, what did you do?"
"I didn't do anything!" Shushu said seriously, "Dad doesn't know how to teach, and he got angry. Mom, you should comfort me."
Jiang Siyue turned her head to look at Zhao Yan.
Zhao Yan said coldly, "This sentence, 'I received a great deal of education during the museum activities', is a poorly written sentence. How did you correct it?"
"Then let Mom be the judge!" Shushu was equally dissatisfied. "During the museum activity, I was severely criticized."
Jiang Siyue's smile froze and she remained silent. Zhao Yan had a speechless look that said, "Just wait and see."
Jiang Siyue took a breath and said, "Shushu, why did you change it like this?"
Shushu: "Because of the last event, I was indeed criticized."
Jiang Siyue: That makes so much sense, I’m speechless.
Jiang Siyue wanted to persuade her emotionally: "Shushu, the correct way to change this is to remove the word '使'."
"No!" Shushu was very stubborn, "That's not right!"
Jiang Siyue and Zhao Yan exchanged a glance, and finally asked with a gloomy face: "Teacher Zhao, let's find a professional."
Zhao Yan: "That makes sense."
"Hey!" Shushu was annoyed and pushed the two of them out the door. "You are so useless, I will write it myself!"
The door closed, and Zhao Yan let out a deep breath. His eyes were sharp, and his tone was firm. "Have you known for a long time that it's difficult to teach?"
"No!" The faster Jiang Siyue denied it, the more Zhao Yan was sure that she had known about it long ago.
After a moment, Jiang Siyue suppressed the smile on her face, stood on tiptoe and put her hand on his shoulder, saying, "Teacher Zhao, getting angry makes you ugly, don't be angry."
Zhao Yan's gaze returned to her. She had just taken a shower and was wearing white silk pajamas. A faint fragrance lingered in the air, and her round figure was faintly visible under the deep V collar.
The body reacted faster than the brain. Zhao Yan put his hands on her waist and kissed her.
Sweetness spread in his mouth, and her body felt cold. After being pressed against him, it not only did not relieve the heat in Zhao Yan's body, but made the heat even greater. His throat also became dry, and he instinctively wanted more.
Zhao Yan picked her up and carried her sideways. After a few steps, he returned to the bedroom. After locking the door, he resumed the paused movie.
"I'm thirsty." Zhao Yan leaned over and whispered in her ear. The cool tip of his nose scraped across her earlobe, causing her to shiver.
"I want milk with honey." Zhao Yan seemed to be waiting for her answer, his hands moving without stopping, wantonly igniting the fire, "If you don't say anything, it will be considered as your consent."
"Hmm..." Jiang Siyue unconsciously bent her body, and caught a glimpse of Zhao Yan from the corner of her eye. She bent her palm slightly and easily slipped it into his hair. The rough ends of his hair pricked her hand and it itched. When she was distracted, the rough hair ran over her fiercely. She exclaimed, "Don't..."
“…”
Zhao Yan was a great cook with excellent culinary skills. With a little effort, he was able to drink the honeyed water. The honey-tinged liquid still remained at the corner of his mouth. Jiang Siyue regained a bit of clarity and turned her head away shyly.
There was a knock on the door. Jiang Siyue propped herself up and got out of bed, saying, "I'll go see how Shushu is doing with her homework."
Zhao Yan rarely stopped her. She bent down to pick up her clothes, "Hmm--" her silk pajamas were pinched into pickled mustard greens by her. She wanted to straighten up and turn around, but Zhao Yan behind her was like a hot door panel, his upright handle embedded in her, making it impossible for her to move.
"Siyue, I love you. You will always be the first in my heart." Zhao Yan hugged her, resting his chin on her shoulder, his voice sounding a little confused. "What about you?"
Jiang Siyue finally realized his abnormal behavior today. She tilted her head slightly and said, "I was just trying to make Shushu happy. You are jealous of a child? You childish!"
"Well, say you love me."
"I love you, I love you, I love you..." Jiang Siyue's voice was intermittent, like a nest, deep and shallow.
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