155: Chapter 153: Ah, Don’t Sit!
155: Chapter 153: Ah, Don’t Sit!
“Hehe, sure, Xiaoqing, just don’t trick me, I’m serious.
But, I’m pretty picky, I don’t want anyone unless she’s really beautiful, and it would be best if she’s like you,” Tangyu said half-jokingly and half-seriously.
Mo Xiaoqing glanced at Tangyu and said, “Wow, your standards are really high, aren’t they?”
“Hehe, Xiaoqing, can I take that as you complimenting yourself?
Even a nobody can have big ambitions and dreams.
Although I’m nothing much, my biggest dream is to find a girlfriend as beautiful as an immortal.
Hehe, beauty Xiaoqing, please make it happen,” Tangyu said.
“Pfft—okay, you’re too funny.
You really made me laugh.
But, I can assure you that my childhood friend is even more beautiful than me, so she’ll definitely catch your eye.
Hehe, coincidentally, my childhood friend is also very picky.
There are loads of rich guys chasing her, but she hasn’t taken an interest in any of them.
I can introduce you, but anything beyond that is out of my hands.
Whether it works out or not will depend on your fate,” Mo Xiaoqing said.
“Hehe, an introduction is enough,” Tangyu said, knowing he was just joking with Mo Xiaoqing.
In the midst of their conversation, they had arrived at the infirmary.
Tangyu said, “Xiaoqing, you take a seat first, I’ll go get you a cup of water.”
“Mhmm,” Mo Xiaoqing nodded.
“Ah, don’t sit!”
Just as Tangyu was about to get the water, he turned around and suddenly realized that Mo Xiaoqing was about to sit on the chair that Doctor Yang had soiled earlier.
Since there had been a lot going on, Tangyu had only wiped the floor, and the chair wasn’t cleaned in time.
Although it was dry, the seat was still stained with urine.
Seeing Mo Xiaoqing about to sit on it, he yelled out and turned to pull her back to stop her.
Mo Xiaoqing was about to sit when Tangyu’s sudden shout startled her, making her involuntarily spring up as Tangyu pulled her.
Instinctively, she lunged towards Tangyu’s body, thinking there was some danger.
In such situations, women seek what they consider safe, and Mo Xiaoqing naturally leaned on Tangyu’s body.
Her body immediately pressed against his.
Tangyu suddenly embraced Mo Xiaoqing, also startled, feeling the soft body in his arms and a tingling sensation like an electric current.
He hadn’t anticipated this situation; he just wanted to warn Mo Xiaoqing.
He didn’t expect to pull her into such close contact.
If it weren’t for this unintended awkward situation, it might have stirred some desires in Tangyu.
A captivating scent also hit his nose, making it hard for him to let go.
Sometimes men are contradictory.
Tangyu knew the situation was awkward, but he didn’t want to let go of Mo Xiaoqing.
Holding her felt indescribably comfortable and wonderful.
“Let go of her!” Just then, a shout rang out, and a figure suddenly rushed in.
It was none other than He Shu.
After saying goodbye earlier, He Shu had impulsively followed, curious about what Mo Xiaoqing and Tangyu were doing in the infirmary.
He hadn’t expected to see Tangyu pulling Mo Xiaoqing into his arms, which instantly infuriated He Shu.
He charged over, pointing at Tangyu and yelling angrily.
Startled by the shout, Mo Xiaoqing was jolted back to reality, pushing Tangyu away and moving aside, her face flushing.
She glanced at Tangyu and saw embarrassment and apology on his face, realizing that he hadn’t intended for it to happen, so she wasn’t angry.
She then looked at He Shu, staring angrily at Tangyu, and knew it was a misunderstanding.
He Shu stepped in front of Mo Xiaoqing and glared at Tangyu.
“What are you doing?” he demanded.
Hearing He Shu’s accusatory tone and seeing his angry expression, Tangyu grimaced, somewhat uncomfortable.
Thinking it was a misunderstanding, he said, “Teacher He, you’ve misunderstood.
The situation wasn’t what it seemed.”
“A misunderstanding?
I saw it with my own eyes.
How can it be a misunderstanding?
I won’t allow you to bully Xiaoqing.
Don’t be afraid, Xiaoqing, I’m here to protect you,” He Shu said.
Mo Xiaoqing said, “He Shu, you really misunderstood.
Tangyu wasn’t trying to bully me—it was an accident.”
Seeing Mo Xiaoqing defending Tangyu made He Shu even more uncomfortable.
He couldn’t help thinking, ‘Could these two have already fallen for each other?’
“He pulled you into his arms, and you call that a misunderstanding?” He Shu asked Mo Xiaoqing.
Mo Xiaoqing bit her lip, finding it hard to explain.
After thinking, she said, “Believe it or not, it’s up to you.
I don’t feel the need to explain anything to you.”
He Shu staggered, feeling as if he had been slapped.
He had indeed been considering Mo Xiaoqing as a girlfriend to care for, but clearly, she wasn’t interested and even said it had nothing to do with him.
He Shu’s face darkened as he glared at Tangyu before storming off angrily.
Tangyu slightly raised the corners of his mouth and laughed heartily.
He simply laughed it off.
After He Shu left, Tangyu said, “I’m really sorry, Xiaoqing.
I didn’t mean to do that.
I just wanted to warn you about the dirty chair.
I might have been too abrupt.”
“Oh, it’s fine, I know you didn’t mean it.
Don’t worry about it,” Mo Xiaoqing said
Tangyu pulled over a clean chair and said, “Xiaoqing, sit here.
This one’s clean.
I’ll go get you some water, you must be thirsty after being so busy.”
“Mhmm, thanks,” Mo Xiaoqing nodded, indeed feeling a bit thirsty.
Tangyu poured Mo Xiaoqing a glass of water and sat down opposite her.
With nothing urgent at hand, having a beautiful woman sitting across from him felt quite pleasant.
He thought how nice it would be if he could enjoy such treatment in the future.
“Xiaoqing, you don’t seem to be from Donglin City, are you?” Tangyu asked.
Mo Xiaoqing nodded and responded, “Yes, I’m from Hongcheng City.
I attended university in Donglin City, then continued my graduate studies here.
After graduating, I was lucky enough to start working at Linshan Middle School.
You’re not from Donglin City either, are you, Tangyu?”
“Yep, I’m from Longyang County.
It’s not easy being away from home alone, is it?” Tangyu said.
“Longyang County?” Mo Xiaoqing shook her head, not recognizing the small place, and said, “Haha, yes, it’s tough being away from home, and it’s quite a distance back.
But being a teacher is a good thing since there’s summer and winter vacations.
This way, I can also take breaks and visit home.
It’s particularly tough for us girls, as we don’t feel very secure being away.
That’s why I’ve been thinking about finding a boyfriend sooner, so I won’t feel so lonely being away.”
“Haha, then best of luck,” Tangyu said.
After finishing her water, Mo Xiaoqing said, “By the way, Tangyu, it seemed like Teacher Song was looking for you earlier?”
“Ah yes, she did come to see me.” Tangyu nodded, feeling a chill thinking about Teacher Song.
A curious look flashed in Mo Xiaoqing’s eyes as she glanced at Tangyu and then said, “She wasn’t coming to see you to ‘see the doctor,’ was she?”
Tangyu looked at Mo Xiaoqing and guessed she must be somewhat aware of Teacher Song’s reputation.
Not hiding anything, Tangyu replied, “Yeah, definitely not here to see the doctor.
Don’t you think Teacher Song is a bit too liberal?”
Mo Xiaoqing looked outside and nodded, “You could say that.
But since we are colleagues, it’s not good to speak behind someone’s back.”
“Haha, Xiaoqing, you’re too kind.
But even if you didn’t say anything, I could pretty much tell,” Tangyu said.
“Yeah, just be careful yourself,” Mo Xiaoqing added.
They chatted casually for a while when suddenly Mo Xiaoqing’s phone rang.
After checking the screen, it showed an unfamiliar number.
She hesitated before nodding at Tangyu and answering the call.
“Oh, it’s a delivery?
You’ve already dropped it off at the school’s receiving and dispatch office?
Alright, I’ll go pick it up now, thank you.” After hanging up, Mo Xiaoqing stood up and said to Tangyu, “I have a delivery, going to the receiving and dispatch office to pick it up.
Call me if you need anything.”
“Isn’t the receiving and dispatch office right next to the infirmary?
Do you need help?” Tangyu asked.
Mo Xiaoqing waved her hand and replied, “No need, Tangyu, I can manage it on my own.
You get on with your work.
I’ll take my stuff to the dorm and then come back.” After saying this, she left, and Tangyu, having nothing else to do, also got up and headed towards the door.
The receiving and dispatch office was just beside the infirmary.
When Mo Xiaoqing arrived, she saw a delivery person moving several items into the office.
Soon, she collected her items—two large packages.
“Everything has arrived.” Seeing the two large packages, Mo Xiaoqing was a bit startled.
Tangyu approached and said, “Xiaoqing, let me help you carry one back.
What did you buy?”
Mo Xiaoqing looked at Tangyu, then nodded and said, “That would be great, Tangyu, thanks.
I didn’t expect both to arrive at the same time.
I bought a small TV and a big comforter—winter is coming soon, and I couldn’t resist buying it when I saw a good one.
We don’t have a TV in the dorm, so I bought a small one for myself.
Help me with the TV, thank you.”
“Haha, so formal for no reason, it’s just a little effort.
It’s almost closing time for school, so I don’t think there will be any more complications,” Tangyu said.
Tangyu picked up the small TV while Mo Xiaoqing carried the big comforter, and they headed towards the teachers’ dormitories.
Before long, they reached the dorm area.
Mo Xiaoqing lived on the third floor in a one-bedroom apartment with a living room and a kitchen.
The amenities in the dorm area were quite nice, comparable to those of a betterblock in town.
“Just put the TV in the living room,” said Mo Xiaoqing.
As Tangyu set down the TV, he looked around Mo Xiaoqing’s spotless, well-ordered dorm.
It even had a faint pleasant scent, with several potted plants on the balcony—evidence of Mo Xiaoqing’s diligence and good taste.
Glancing towards the balcony, Tangyu’s eyes inadvertently caught sight of the clothes drying there.
Tangyu quickly averted his gaze, but not before Mo Xiaoqing, having just placed the comforter in the room and reentered the living space, caught him in the act.
Her face flushed slightly.
It was her first time bringing a man to her place.
The living room was not very large, and with Tangyu standing near the balcony, he naturally had a clear view of the clothing drying there—including her underwear.