"Indeed." Shen Lin’an adjusted his glasses and said with a smile, "That’s why education in schools is becoming increasingly important. Director, thank you for your hard work."
"Oh! It’s no trouble, no trouble!" The director waved his hand repeatedly and laughed, "Teacher Shen, you’ve attended a few of our classes now. What do you think of our school?"
"It’s quite good." Shen Lin’an glanced at Su Qingnuan and said calmly, "The atmosphere for discipline is excellent, and the students have great attitudes."
"Well, that’s good to hear, that’s good to hear!"
The director stood up and extended his hand, "Since we’ve already sorted out the truth of the matter, we certainly won’t wrong Qingnuan."
"Thank you, Director."
The two shook hands with a smile, ending the conversation.
As Su Qingnuan walked out of the director’s office, she still hadn’t fully processed what had just happened.
She had thought she was in for a stern scolding—who would have expected such a smooth resolution?
"Qingnuan."
Su Qingnuan turned back to see Shen Lin’an staring at her.
She instinctively stepped back and said warily, "Shen Lin’an, what are you up to again?"
Seeing her reaction, Shen Lin’an chuckled wryly, "I’m just trying to help. Is that not allowed?"
In the past, Su Qingnuan might have trusted Shen Lin’an, but now...
"Qingnuan." Shen Lin’an suddenly extended a hand and rested it on her shoulder, looking at her intently. "Didn’t you say you see as an older brother? What I’m doing now is simply the actions of a brother trying to protect his little sister. There’s nothing wrong with that, right?"
His gaze was incredibly serious, with no other discernible emotion—just a backdrop of unresolved feelings.
Su Qingnuan hesitated for a mont before nodding, "That seems fair. But..."
"But what?" Shen Lin’an asked eagerly.
Seeing the anticipation in his eyes, Su Qingnuan beca cautious once again, "Are you planning to beco a teacher at this school?"
"No." Shen Lin’an rejected the idea without hesitation and smiled faintly, "I ca to the school solely for you. Now that our misunderstanding has been cleared up, there’s no reason for to co anymore. You don’t want hanging around all the ti, do you?"
Su Qingnuan opened her mouth but couldn’t bring herself to utter the words "not really."
Seeing her conflicted expression, Shen Lin’an laughed softly, "I get it. No need to force yourself. But there’s sothing I need to tell you."
"What is it?" Su Qingnuan raised her head to look at him.
Shen Lin’an’s expression turned serious: "You’ll need to be cautious when it cos to Yuerou."
"What do you an?" Su Qingnuan asked, puzzled.
With a bitter smile, Shen Lin’an explained, "I heard from so of my friends that Yuerou has been asking around about you and what’s happening at school. I fear that..."
No way!
Su Qingnuan would never allow Su Yuerou to disrupt her school life.
"She doesn’t know yet, does she?" Su Qingnuan asked.
"No," Shen Lin’an replied hesitantly, looking at Su Qingnuan. "But it’s bound to co out sooner or later. I’m just advising you to prepare in advance."
"Alright, I understand."
Taking a deep breath, Su Qingnuan looked up at Shen Lin’an, "Lin’an—Brother, thank you for this."
"You’re welco." Shen Lin’an reflexively raised his hand, as if to rest it on Su Qingnuan’s head.
But Su Qingnuan stepped back, avoiding the gesture.
She looked at Shen Lin’an awkwardly, her smile sowhat forced.
With a helpless laugh, Shen Lin’an said, "Alright, I get it. Head back; your friend is waiting for you."
Following his line of sight, Su Qingnuan turned around to see Gu Xiaoxiao waving wildly at her a short distance away.
"Thanks."
With that, Su Qingnuan spun around and ran towards Gu Xiaoxiao.
...
"The director didn’t give you a hard ti, did they?" Gu Xiaoxiao asked, concerned.
Su Qingnuan shook her head, smiling mysteriously, "You wouldn’t believe it."
"Believe what?" Gu Xiaoxiao whispered.
Leaning close to her ear, Su Qingnuan laughed as she said, "Shen Lin’an spoke up for and testified that we don’t have ’that kind of relationship,’ so the director let go!"
"Really?" Gu Xiaoxiao’s jaw dropped in shock. "Shen Lin’an actually said that? Wasn’t he always trying to win you back? What’s with the sudden change?"
"No idea." Su Qingnuan laughed, "Maybe he was moved by what I said to him a few days ago and is now reflecting on it."
"Seriously, seriously?" Gu Xiaoxiao blinked curiously at Su Qingnuan. "What did you say to him? Tell !"
Su Qingnuan pushed Gu Xiaoxiao’s increasingly close face away and chuckled, "I’m not telling."
"Co on, tell —"
"Nope." Su Qingnuan stepped aside, distancing herself from Gu Xiaoxiao and looking rather helpless. "Stop sticking to like glue."
"Oh really!" Gu Xiaoxiao grinned mischievously, "When you need , I’m your ’sweetheart.’ Now you don’t need , and I’m just an annoyance?"
Unable to hold back her laughter, Su Qingnuan nodded, "Exactly!"
Gu Xiaoxiao snorted coldly and, baring her teeth, charged toward Su Qingnuan.
Su Qingnuan darted away in terror, and the two played gleefully.
After the afternoon classes, Su Qingnuan went ho in high spirits.
But as soon as she got ho, regret washed over her.
The atmosphere in the house was decidedly off.
Grandpa sat solemnly on the sofa.
Across from him sat Yun ifeng and Fu Yixing.
When Grandpa saw Su Qingnuan, he beckoned, "Yuerou, co over here."
Hugging her school bag tightly, Su Qingnuan cautiously walked over.
"Alright, now everyone’s here." Grandpa slapped the table and sneered coldly, "It’s ti you shared your plans for handling this, isn’t it?"
The two seated across from him kept their heads down, their expressions obscured.
"Old Master, this is all my fault. Please don’t bla Yixing." Yun ifeng lifted her tear-stained face.
"Your fault?" Grandpa’s eyes fell on Fu Yixing as he sneered, "And Yixing knew nothing about it?"
Yun ifeng quickly protested, "No, Yixing truly didn’t know anything."
"You think I believe your nonsense?"
Grandpa shook off Yun ifeng’s hand in disgust, chuckling wryly, "When you brought out the dicine and accused Yuerou in person, did you think about how your lies would affect her position in the Fu family if we believed you?"
The two remained silent.
Their silence only infuriated Grandpa further.
"Fine, you won’t speak." Grandpa slamd the table, "If you’ve made a mistake, you must face punishnt!"
Pointing at Yun ifeng, he roared, "As a woman who couldn’t raise her own son properly, what business do you have staying in the Fu family? Pack up your things and leave tomorrow!"
"Grandpa!" Fu Yixing’s head snapped up in shock as he grabbed onto Grandpa’s sleeve, "You can’t do this, Grandpa!"
"Can’t do what?" Grandpa sneered, "She hasn’t even married my son yet! She’s not part of the Fu family. What harm is there in driving her out?"
"No!" Fu Yixing clung to Grandpa’s leg desperately, "That’s my mother—Grandpa, you can’t send my mother away."
Yun ifeng wiped at her eyes and spoke dejectedly, "Old Master, I understand you’re angry, but this matter..."
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