Under the yellow lamplight, her mother-in-law taught diligently, and Xia Baozhu read attentively.
An elegant and intellectual old professor, and a beautiful student in full bloom, they looked like a teacher and student with a deep affection for each other, the scene was as harmonious as a painting.
Feng Huafang felt a pang of sadness; her mother-in-law had never cared for her this much.
After Xia Baozhu left, Feng Huafang called Qian Shijie into the room.
Don't you think Xia is contradictory?
"It's quite a contradiction. According to Ms. Lu, she's encountered difficulties in her life."
Feng Huafang thought her husband would side with Xia Baozhu, but to her surprise, they both felt conflicted.
"A while ago, our unit arrested a woman. Everyone was saying she was a spy, and a lot of police came when she was arrested."
“A spy? You think…” Qian Shijie thought of Xia Baozhu’s beautiful face and clear eyes, and shook his head. “Impossible. If someone like that were to be used, they would be used by higher-ups.”
Did Lu Pingping tell you the whole story about her?
"She said that Teacher Lu went to her house this morning to call her over. By the way, Lu Pingping also said that Xia helped her mother catch a robber, so her character is fine."
"I always feel uneasy." Feng Huafang felt uneasy about such a beautiful person staying at home, which made her feel very insecure.
Her relationship with Qian Shijie was originally one of mutual respect and courtesy, but lacked passion and enthusiasm.
She was afraid that problems would arise if they spent too much time together.
Qian Shijie pondered for a moment and said, "Then I'll have someone go and inquire around near Xia's house."
"Ask Teacher Lu for Xia's home address. I'll see if I know anyone there."
Back at the Leng family home, Xia Baozhu wrote out the homework assigned by Professor Deng from memory on a piece of paper, then put it aside and took out her own short story.
On the way back, she thought of a plot twist and wanted to add it.
After reading the entire manuscript, Xia Baozhu carefully copied it onto the newly bought red-lined paper.
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