Chapter 269: He Wants Her to Give Him a Lesson
Chapter 269: Chapter 269: He Wants Her to Give Him a Lesson
After Xie Huaizheng spoke, he nuzzled against Su Zhaozhao. ’Mmm, the food smells delicious, and so does she.’
He was like a big dog, rubbing against her. Su Zhaozhao couldn’t help but push him away. "Don’t nuzzle me like that. I’ll be done soon."
Xie Huaizheng let her go. He turned and studied Su Zhaozhao. "Why do I get the feeling you’re not happy?"
’Am I?’ Su Zhaozhao hadn’t expected Xie Huaizheng to be so perceptive that he could even tell she was unhappy.
"Of course." Xie Huaizheng turned and stared intently at Su Zhaozhao. "Did something happen?"
He was very worried. ’Could it be that someone bullied Zhaozhao again while I was away?’
Su Zhaozhao smiled at Xie Huaizheng. "Nothing happened. It’s just that I ran into Lin Shumo on my way back from grocery shopping."
Hearing Lin Shumo’s name, Xie Huaizheng’s brow furrowed. "Oh, that man who’s so nice to everyone."
Su Zhaozhao let out a chuckle. The slang for a guy who’s overly attentive to every woman hadn’t been invented yet in this era, but Lin Shumo was the perfect example.
He seemed to take good care of everyone, but for that very reason, the experience of being taken care of by him wasn’t actually that great for anyone.
"You’re still sad over a man like him? Zhaozhao, he’s not worth it."
Su Zhaozhao heard him and nodded seriously. "I think so too, but we were friends once, after all. I didn’t know anyone here back then, and he did take good care of me..."
’Besides, back when I was reading the book, I actually liked Lin Shumo more than the male lead.’
’After I transmigrated into the book and saw him in the flesh, I found he was exactly as the novel described, and my opinion of him improved even more.’
’That must be why. The more I liked him, the greater my disappointment was when the truth came out, right?’
Listening to Su Zhaozhao’s wistful tone, Xie Huaizheng knew she still had some lingering feelings for Lin Shumo, even though he had chosen Gu Qingran.
He reached out and stroked Su Zhaozhao’s cheek. "Zhaozhao, don’t be sad. What’s so great about a man like that? It’s a good thing you’re not friends with him anymore. Otherwise, he might just hurt you for someone else’s sake again one day."
"I know. I’m just feeling a little sentimental. Don’t worry."
Su Zhaozhao finished stir-frying the vegetables, plated them, and had Xie Huaizheng take them out to the table.
’For some reason, I have the strange feeling that Xie Huaizheng is getting jealous again.’
’Seriously? I already said I was done with Lin Shumo. He’s still going to get jealous over this?’
’Just because we had a bit of a friendship in the past?’
’Xie Huaizheng really should be crowned the ultimate, undisputed king of jealousy!’
"Mm, that’s good. Zhaozhao, you can be nostalgic for a little while, okay? But from now on, don’t reminisce about him. I can treat you just as well as he did. I can treat you even better."
Hearing Xie Huaizheng’s words, Su Zhaozhao burst out laughing. "Alright, I know you’re the best in the world. Otherwise, why would I have married you?"
Her words were music to Xie Huaizheng’s ears.
After hearing what she said, he couldn’t suppress the smile that curved his thin lips.
But Xie Huaizheng was also thinking, ’Looks like I’ll have to work hard to cheer Zhaozhao up tonight.’
’Last night, Zhaozhao was too sleepy and fell asleep. But tonight,’ Xie Huaizheng thought, ’I have to make her happy, no matter what.’
’Of course, if he had to use his charms to do it, Xie Huaizheng was more than willing.’
Su Zhaozhao, completely oblivious to Xie Huaizheng’s thoughts, finished her meal. While he washed the dishes, she focused on preparing for her classes.
She had class in the afternoon, but she didn’t feel like taking a nap.
She made herself a cup of tea and told Xie Huaizheng to go rest in their room, while she diligently reviewed the material for her next class.
Even though the elementary school English curriculum was simple, Su Zhaozhao felt that while the material was easy, getting every single student in the class to pay attention was another matter entirely.
Fortunately, the students had been very engaged during her recent classes, which was a source of relief for Su Zhaozhao. The homework they submitted was also steadily improving.
’Back in college, she had only ever volunteered to teach in remote areas. This was her first time being a real teacher since coming to this world.’
The feeling was completely different.
She felt that being a teacher was hard work, but watching the children listen attentively and enjoy her class gave her a great sense of accomplishment.
When it was almost two o’clock, Su Zhaozhao and Xie Huaizheng left the house together.
She headed to the base’s elementary school to teach, while Xie Huaizheng went to his unit.
As they walked together, many people in the military compound watched them. The man was handsome, the woman beautiful. He had a strong build and wore a crisp military uniform.
The woman wore a white blouse paired with a long black skirt, looking graceful and gentle.
Those who saw them couldn’t help but marvel at the thought of how beautiful their children would be.
Some of the military wives saw Su Zhaozhao and called out, "Teacher Su, off to class?"
Su Zhaozhao taught their children, who would come home every day and diligently practice their English vocabulary. The parents believed it was because she was such a good teacher that their kids had developed such a passion for the subject.
They were all very grateful to Su Zhaozhao.
Su Zhaozhao smiled and nodded back at them.
Xie Huaizheng smiled at Su Zhaozhao, his thin lips curling slightly. "Teacher Su, can you give me some lessons tonight?"
There was a suggestive note in his tone, but Su Zhaozhao didn’t catch it. She was a bit taken aback. "Lessons on what? I’d think you’re very capable. Isn’t there nothing you don’t know?"
"No, there’s still a lot I don’t understand. Zhaozhao, you know far more than I do."
’She even knew how to hide those kinds of interesting things. Compared to Zhaozhao, he felt he was still a bit behind.’
’He had always been the one to take the lead. He would be thrilled if he could get Zhaozhao to take charge tonight.’
Su Zhaozhao felt that Xie Huaizheng was being very strange. He had been acting weird since last night.
’She had asked him, but he was being cryptic, and she couldn’t guess what he was up to.’
"Xie Huaizheng, you’ve been so weird since last night!" Su Zhaozhao couldn’t help but complain.
"Mm, it’s not that I’m being weird. I just discovered a cute side of Zhaozhao. Well then, I’ll see you tonight."
Xie Huaizheng put on his military cap, waved to Su Zhaozhao, and turned to stride onto the base.
’He’s still not going to tell me!’
Su Zhaozhao was a little peeved. She took a deep breath and turned to walk into the base’s elementary school.
’Fine, we’ll just see what on earth Xie Huaizheng is planning for tonight!’
She went to the elementary school and taught two classes. When class was over, the school head called out to her, "Teacher Su, could you come to my office for a moment?"
Su Zhaozhao followed him to his office.
"Here’s the situation. In a few days, a few students from West State University will be coming here to teach. They’re here to support our teachers. What do you think, do you need any help with your English classes?"