Taking advantage of the weekend rest time, I went to the countryside to pick up my parents and Xixi, and officially moved into the house that Lin Xun lent me.
The neighborhood where this house is located is full of greenery. After dinner, Mom and Dad would take Xixi for a leisurely stroll in the community. The sounds of the three generations of grandparents and grandchildren laughing and playing could be heard from far away. Watching this scene, I felt even more grateful to Lin Mushroom.
What made the parents even more delighted was that Zhang Fangfang and her son lived on the same floor. Ning Yu would meet his grandparents in the community every night. He would hold his sister's hand and play hide-and-seek and other games together.
But I don't have time to enjoy this family happiness. After dinner, when my family was enjoying a relaxing time in the community, I went straight into the office to study. Even with a slight breeze on a midsummer night, the small office was still extremely hot and stuffy. After a while, I was sweating profusely.
It was July, the heat was at its peak, and the office was like a steamer. As usual, I buried myself in my study materials. Suddenly, a knock on the door broke the silence in the room. I subconsciously thought that Xiong Jifei was here to see me again with watermelons, so I didn't even raise my head and casually replied, "Come in."
As the footsteps approached, I flipped through the pages of my book and casually said, "Put the watermelon on the table."
"Oh, sorry, I know you were looking forward to watermelon."
As soon as I heard the crisp sound, I instantly realized - forest mushroom! I raised my head suddenly and saw her. Moreover, there was a woman standing behind her.
The woman moved sideways and revealed her face. My pupils shrank suddenly. I was actually Xu Tong! The pen in my hand fell on the table with a "snap" and I blurted out: "How did you get together?"
Lin Xun looked puzzled, raised an eyebrow and asked, "What do you mean by how did you get together? Do you know her?"
Xu Tong quickly waved at Lin Xun and lied with open eyes: "We know each other, it's our first time meeting."
I was too lazy to expose her lie on the spot, so I teased Lin Xun instead: "Boss Lin, it's such a hot day, but you left the air conditioner in the office on and came to my 'sauna' to experience the steaming sweat. What's the hurry?"
Lin Xun rolled her eyes at me and said, "It's impossible to help you. Who would want to come to your place?" Then she pointed at Xu Tong and said, "Since you are good at learning English, I specially invited an English teacher from No. 2 Middle School to tutor you."
Lin Xun's kindness made it difficult for me to refuse. I had to stand up, and on the surface I extended my hand politely. The moment I held Xu Tong's hand, I secretly put more effort in my heart: "What is this teacher's name?"
A trace of pain flashed across Xu Tong's face, and she frowned unconsciously, but dared not speak out. It took her a lot of effort to pull her hand back from my sweaty hand: "My surname is Xu, and my given name is Tong. Just call me Xu Tong."
I raised the corners of my mouth, as if smiling: "How can that be? A teacher is here to impart knowledge and resolve doubts. Once a teacher, you are always a teacher. I will call you Master Xu."
Lin Xun watched from the sidelines and warned, "Guan Hongjun, don't go too far! This is your first meeting with Teacher Xu, so be serious!"
Xu Tong noticed my unfriendly attitude and snorted coldly. He turned to Lin Xun and said, "I think this student is quite smart. The name 'Master Xu' not only fits the facts, but also shows his respect for teachers. Okay, from today on, let's call him that."
Lin Xun said "eh" lightly, and glanced back and forth between me and Xu Tong, with a suspicious look on his face: "Why do I feel like you two have known each other for a long time? Are you putting on a show together for me?"
I quickly put on a smile and explained, "Boss Lin, you still know me well! I just like to joke with people I meet for the first time to liven up the atmosphere."
Xu Tong also tried to smooth things over, with a smile on her face: "That's right, I have always disliked teachers who stick to tradition. On the contrary, I appreciate students like him who are full of spirit, lively and playful."
Lin Xun shook his head helplessly and raised his hand to fan the air: "This room is too hot to stay in. Do you two want to come with me to the office to study? If you stay here, you will definitely get heatstroke."
I waved my hand and said seriously, "Mr. Lin, the ancients hung their heads on beams and pierced their thighs with awls to temper their will and strive for strength in difficult environments. I feel very good here. Mr. Lin, please go ahead and Master Xu will start to teach me."
Lin Xun shook his head again, turned to look at Xu Tong, and said with concern: "Teacher Xu, this kid is too naughty and makes you unhappy. Don't bear it. Leave at any time. I won't pay a penny less for the class."
Xu Tong smiled and nodded slightly.
When the sound of Lin Xun's footsteps completely disappeared, I immediately put away my smile and my face darkened: "Xu Tong, have you forgotten all the contents of the three rules we agreed on before?"
Xu Tong blinked her eyes and pretended to be innocent: "How could I have thought that the student that Mr. Lin introduced to me would actually like you."
I stared at her with a sharp gaze: "Master Xu, when you lie, your face turns red, your heart beats, and even your eyebrows move. But don't forget, I'm not easy to fool. If you leave now, our agreement will be void."
Xu Tong sneered at this. Instead of leaving, she sat down on the chair calmly: "Brother-in-law, stop being childish. There is not much time left before the October joint exam. I came here to help you prepare for the exam, and I came here to cause trouble for you."
Seeing Xu Tong's resolute attitude, and thinking about how difficult it was for me to learn English and how I urgently needed professional tutoring, I swallowed the words that were about to come out of my mouth. But I felt relieved in my heart, so I couldn't help asking, "Are you serious? I've never heard anyone say this before. You're an English teacher."
Xu Tong raised her chin slightly when she heard this, and said with a bit of pride: "You didn't ask me what I teach. I am the head of the second grade of high school, and also the backbone teacher of English in the whole school, and a senior of English major..."
I quickly raised my hand and made a pause gesture: "That's enough. These qualifications are enough to prove your real strength. Come on, Master Xu, don't keep us in suspense, start the lecture."
Xu Tong laughed out loud, with a sly look in her eyes: "You are quite sensible. I will teach you everything I know without reservation. I guarantee that you will get a score beyond your imagination!"
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