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Seeing the sumptuous breakfast, Li Meng was instantly filled with happiness. She didn't even care that Su Chang had tricked her again, and smiled sweetly, "Thank you, Su Chang."
"Is that all the thanks you're giving? That's so insincere!" Su Chang said with a mischievous smile.
A sly glint flashed in Li Meng's eyes. She beckoned to Su Chang with her finger and whispered, "Come closer." Su Chang immediately moved her face closer, secretly hoping for something.
Li Meng quickly gave Su Chang a quick kiss on the cheek, then, like a startled rabbit, scurried away from Su Chang. Her cheeks flushed bright red instantly, and her heart began to race involuntarily.
Su Chang looked at Li Meng's blushing face and his heart fluttered. He then teased, "Is that all?" His eyes were filled with a hint of mockery.
"Then... what else do you want from me?" Li Meng's voice became even softer, her high-pitched tone seemingly capable of melting one's bones. Su Chang's body trembled slightly, but he still forced himself to remain calm and continued teasing, "Then you have to call me something nice, right?"
"Then... what do you want me to call you?" Li Meng's eyes showed a hint of shyness and nervousness, and her voice trembled slightly. She was struggling internally, unsure how to respond to Su Chang's request.
"How did you moan last night? Moan again now and let me hear it." Su Chang's smile grew even more wicked, his eyes filled with anticipation.
"You... how could you be so mean? I don't want to!" Li Meng's face instantly turned as red as a ripe apple, her eyes filled with shyness and anger. She felt her heart was about to jump out of her throat; she simply couldn't bring herself to say such embarrassing words while she was fully conscious.
Chapter 162 A Little Scheme
"Are you sure you won't call?" Su Chang said with a malicious smile as he slowly moved closer to Li Meng. Every move he made was full of provocation and ambiguity.
Li Meng shook her head as she wrapped herself in the blanket, her body unconsciously backing away. Her eyes were filled with fear and helplessness, as if she were truly a respectable woman about to be bullied by a thug.
Just as Li Meng was about to fall off the bed, she suddenly felt a sense of weightlessness and screamed. Su Chang reacted quickly, catching Li Meng in his arms, and Li Meng clung tightly to Su Chang. At that moment, her heart was filled with gratitude and reassurance; she knew Su Chang would protect her.
Suddenly, Li Meng felt a chill on her body, and a hand was wandering around her. She felt a sudden panic and a little excited. As the blanket slipped off her body, Li Meng blushed and hid in Su Chang's arms, not daring to look up.
Her heart was pounding like a deer. She mustered her courage, raised her head, and pleaded shyly, "Su Chang, don't do this. I really have to go to school later, otherwise I really won't be able to face anyone."
"Then you should call me something nice, otherwise..." Su Chang said, staring at Li Meng with a mischievous grin.
Just as Li Meng was about to refuse, she suddenly felt a strange sensation in her body. Her cheeks flushed instantly, and her eyes revealed a hint of shyness and nervousness. She clenched her teeth tightly and squeezed out a soft "Brother." However, the sound was so soft that it seemed only a mosquito could hear it.
Su Chang seemed not to hear him and continued to press, "What did you just say?" A sly smile appeared on his face, and his eyes gleamed with a teasing light.
Li Meng's face turned even redder. She took a deep breath, mustered her courage, and raised her voice to call out again, "Brother!" This time, her voice was noticeably louder, but it still carried a hint of shyness.
Su Chang finally heard him. A smug smile appeared on his lips. He pretended not to hear and continued to ask, "What did you say? I didn't hear you."
Li Meng's face flushed red like a ripe apple. She stomped her foot and said coquettishly, "You're so mean! You heard everything! Let me go and get out of here. I need to wash up and change." Her eyes revealed a hint of reproach and helplessness.
Su Chang knew he couldn't tease her anymore, so he gently kissed Li Meng on the cheek and said tenderly, "My dear Mengmeng, I'll just turn around then, I won't watch you change your clothes." His voice was full of doting affection.
"Well... okay then." Li Meng really wanted to refuse, but when she saw Su Chang's gentle gaze, she couldn't resist. She couldn't bear to part with him. She so desperately wanted Su Chang to stay by her side, so she just impatiently urged, "Then hurry up and turn around!"
Su Chang stopped teasing her, smiled, let go of Li Meng, and turned away. Li Meng, afraid Su Chang would peek, deliberately made some noise while changing clothes, glancing at him out of the corner of her eye. Seeing that he wasn't peeking, she then relaxed and continued changing.
However, she didn't notice that the door of the cabinet at the foot of the bed was made of a reflective material, and Su Chang could see her body and movements clearly through this reflective panel. His throat bobbed involuntarily, and he swallowed, a surge of uncontrollable desire rising within him.
Li Meng finished changing her clothes and was about to get out of bed when she suddenly hissed in pain. Su Chang quickly turned around and asked with concern, "Are you alright, Mengmeng?" His eyes were filled with anxiety and worry.
"It's all your fault!" Li Meng rolled her eyes and said coquettishly. Although she felt some resentment, she felt more dependence on and love for Su Chang.
"Yes, yes, it's all my fault. I'll carry you to the bathroom then." Su Chang said, walking over and picking Li Meng up in a princess carry, heading towards the bathroom.
Li Meng wrapped her arms around Su Chang's neck with a sweet smile, kissed him, and felt a surge of happiness. She wished time could stand still at this moment, so she could stay on Su Chang like this forever.
When Su Chang drove Li Meng to Chunfeng Middle School, it was almost time for class to start; this was the latest Li Meng had ever arrived. To save Li Meng from walking too much, Su Chang parked the car right downstairs at the school building.
Although Li Meng was a little shy, she still enjoyed Su Chang's thoughtfulness. Her cheeks flushed slightly, and her eyes sparkled with happiness. Before getting out of the car, she gave Su Chang a kiss on the cheek as a reward.
Li Meng gently pushed open the car door and got out, her steps unsteady and her gait noticeably strange. She avoided eye contact with those around her, keeping her head down as she walked upstairs.
Su Chang drove to the parking lot only after seeing Li Meng enter the teaching building. The moment Li Meng got out of Su Chang's car was seen by many students and teachers, and voices of envy and jealousy filled the entire campus.
After all, Su Chang and Li Meng have quite a few fans at Chunfeng Middle School, especially Su Chang, who is the school's most handsome boy. He is not only good-looking but also has a good temper, making him more popular than Li Meng.
Pan Shuai was late today because he had been thinking about how to please Li Meng's family all night. If Huang Zhitao hadn't called him, he probably would have been late all day. When he saw Li Meng get out of Su Chang's car, his face instantly turned gloomy, and his eyes were filled with disappointment and helplessness.
Pan Shuai, Huang Zhitao, and Qiao Yingzi witnessed the whole scene, and their faces immediately darkened.
"Taozi, do you really think I still have hope?" Pan Shuai's voice carried a hint of despair, his hands clenching unconsciously, his nails digging deep into his palms. As an adult, someone who had once "swimmed in a sea of flowers," how could he not understand what Li Meng's walking posture meant?
"Uncle, Teacher Su and Teacher Li Meng aren't married yet, you still have a chance." Huang Zhitao bit her lip, trying to make her voice sound firm. She patted Pan Shuai's shoulder, trying to encourage him. Although she also felt that her uncle's chances were slim, it was mainly for her own happiness. If her uncle could encourage her, she would give him a little encouragement.
“That’s right… Teacher Pan, a marriage without family blessings is not a happy one. As long as you can win over Teacher Li Meng’s family, you will definitely be able to win over Teacher Li Meng.” Qiao Yingzi chimed in from the side, a hint of expectation flashing in her eyes. How could she allow Pan Shuai to back down at this time? Without Pan Shuai’s sabotage, where would they get their chance?
Pan Shuai looked at the two women with a puzzled expression, his mind filled with doubt. He knew he wasn't stupid; the situation was so obvious now. If he still didn't understand, he really needed to get some sun and have a brain implanted. He had a feeling these two girls weren't good people.
"You two girls, tell me honestly, do you have some secret that's why you encouraged me to continue pursuing Teacher Li Meng?" Pan Shuai's clever mind regained control, and he asked with a serious expression.
"Uncle, how could you think of us like that? We only offered you advice because you like Teacher Li Meng, and you're my uncle. It's heartbreaking that you think of us like this now." Huang Zhitao pretended to be heartbroken, covering her chest with her hands, her brows slightly furrowed, and a hint of grievance in her eyes.
Seeing this, Qiao Yingzi also pretended to be indignant, put her hands on her hips, widened her eyes, and raised her voice, saying, "That's right, Teacher Pan, you've gone too far. We gave you advice, and you think of us like this? We will never give you advice again."
Huang Zhitao quickly tugged at Qiao Yingzi's sleeve and immediately chimed in, "Alright, Yingzi, my uncle is just biting the hand that feeds him! He doesn't appreciate our good intentions! Class is about to start, let's hurry to the classroom and ignore her from now on." After saying that, Huang Zhitao and Qiao Yingzi exchanged a glance and both ran upstairs with guilty looks on their faces.
Pan Shuai stared at the two figures as they walked away, completely stunned. He opened his mouth, but couldn't find the words. Only after they were far away did Pan Shuai react, shouting at Huang Zhitao's retreating figure, "You brat, who are you calling a dog?!"
Then, he glanced in the direction Li Meng had left, and sighed inwardly. He thought of his feelings for Li Meng and felt a pang of bitterness. He murmured to himself, "Single dogs are dogs too, that's not entirely wrong." With that, he listlessly walked towards his office.
(Zhao Dede)
"Good morning, Teacher Pan." As soon as Pan Shuai entered the office, Li Meng unexpectedly greeted him. Her face radiated a bright smile, as warm as the spring sunshine, which surprised Pan Shuai. Looking at Li Meng, a slight ripple stirred in his heart.
After realizing what was happening, Pan Shuai forced a smile with a bitter expression and replied, "Good morning, Teacher Li Meng." His voice was somewhat low, seemingly carrying a hint of helplessness.
He thought to himself, "Li Meng's smile is so sweet and charming today. She has never smiled so genuinely before. It's a pity that none of this is because of me." He couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness.
"Well, Mr. Pan, I'm going to class now." Li Meng didn't say much to Pan Shuai, picked up her books and left the office. Although her walking posture was a bit strange, the hopping and skipping motion still showed that Li Meng was very happy at the moment.
When Li Meng entered the classroom, she didn't observe from the doorway as usual, but went straight to the podium. The students who were talking immediately fell silent, all waiting for Li Meng's reprimand. However, contrary to her usual behavior, Li Meng looked at them with a smile and said gently, "Students, today is morning self-study. We're going to go over the test questions from last week..."
Chapter 163 Tong Wenjie's Furious Outburst
Li Meng's unusual behavior was like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, instantly stirring up ripples of discussion among the crowd. Fang Yifan, in particular, couldn't hide his gossipy nature; his heart was like a lit firecracker. While Li Meng turned her back to write, he furtively tossed a note to Qiao Yingzi.
Qiao Yingzi picked up the note as if it were a bomb that could explode at any moment. She carefully observed Li Meng for a moment, and only after confirming that Li Meng hadn't noticed did she quickly open the note. However, when she saw the contents of the note, her face instantly fell, as if she had been chilled to the bone.
It turns out that Fang Yifan wrote: "Do you know what's wrong with Li Tiegun today? She seems like she's sick."
Qiao Yingzi knew, of course, what had happened to Li Meng, something she least wanted to talk about at that moment. That wretched Fang Yifan, bringing up the very thing she didn't want to discuss! Her anger burned fiercely, as if she wanted to incinerate Fang Yifan.
She glanced at Li Meng, who looked blissfully happy on the stage, and then at Fang Yifan, who was brimming with curiosity. Suddenly, a strange smile appeared on her face.
Qiao Yingzi folded the note again, slowly stood up, a sly glint in her eyes. She deliberately raised her voice and said, "Teacher Li Meng, Fang Yifan passed me a note, disturbing my studies."
Fang Yifan was stunned. His mouth gaped open, as if it could fit an egg. His eyes were filled with terror and despair, as if he were witnessing the end of the world. He desperately clasped his hands together before Qiao Yingzi, pleading in a low voice, "Yingzi, please let me go, I was wrong..."
However, Qiao Yingzi pretended not to see it, her heart filled with a vengeful pleasure. "Since you won't make me happy, then nobody will be happy!" She strode to the podium, handed the note to Li Meng, and quickly returned to her seat.
When Li Meng unfolded the note, Fang Yifan's heart sank to the bottom. He knew he was doomed this time. Sure enough, after reading the note, Li Meng's face turned ashen. Her fingers trembled as she pointed at Fang Yifan, her voice like thunder as she roared, "Fang Yifan, get out of here! Tell your parents to come to school after class!"
Fang Yifan's face instantly fell, his legs seemed to lose all strength, and he almost collapsed to the ground. His heart was filled with regret and fear; he thought: "It's over. I'm definitely in deep trouble this time. My life is in danger. Tong Wenjie is definitely going to explode, the kind of thing even Fang Yuan can't stop..."
After the first class ended, Li Meng quickly reverted to her stern, "Iron-Willed Li" demeanor. She deftly packed up her textbooks and dashed out of the classroom like an arrow. Once she stopped, she fixed her sharp gaze on Fang Yifan and said in an icy voice, "Come to my office."
After Li Meng finished speaking, she walked towards the office without looking back. Fang Yifan's face instantly turned ashen. He lowered his head, his steps heavy, as if he were carrying a thousand-pound burden. His face was filled with despair, as if he had already foreseen the coming storm.
At that moment, Qiao Yingzi, who was observing from the classroom doorway, felt a deep sense of regret. She thought to herself, "Oh dear, did I go too far with this joke? I really didn't expect Teacher Li Meng to ask Fang Yifan to bring his parents in! If Aunt Tong Wenjie gets angry, Fang Yifan is definitely going to suffer. Will he really be sent to his death this time?"
"Yingzi, what happened? What did Fanghou write on the note? Why did you do this to him?" Huang Zhitao gently patted Qiao Yingzi's shoulder from behind, her face full of doubt.
Qiao Yingzi was startled by the sudden slap. She glared at Huang Zhitao, annoyed, and muttered to herself, "You brat, you scared me half to death!"
"Yeah, Qiao Yingzi, isn't Paul Frank your good friend? What big mistake did he make that made you so willing to betray your own family?" Wang Yidi chimed in, her face full of curiosity.
Qiao Yingzi felt even more annoyed looking at the two of them with their gossipy expressions. She said irritably, "That damn Fang Hou asked me why Li Tiegun is acting so strangely today, whether he's sick."
Hearing Qiao Yingzi's answer, Wang Yidi couldn't help but chuckle. However, since she hadn't witnessed what happened that morning, she forced a smile and said, "You know what, Teacher Li Meng was acting really strange today, like something good had happened. Do you know what it was?"
"Fang Hou deserved it, Yingzi, well done!" Huang Zhitao was immediately reminded of the happy look on Li Meng's face as she got out of Su Chang's car that morning when Fang Yifan asked this question, and felt a surge of annoyance. She said irritably, clenching her fist tightly as if to cheer herself up.
Qiao Yingzi had initially felt a sliver of sympathy for Fang Yifan, but that sympathy vanished now because of Huang Zhitao's shared indignation. Looking at Huang Zhitao, she thought to herself, "Yes, Fang Yifan is such a smart aleck; this is a lesson for him!"
"No, what's going on? Tell me." Huang Zhitao continued to ask, but neither Huang Zhitao nor Qiao Yingzi paid any attention to her. They turned around and went back to their seats, leaving Wang Yidi standing there looking completely bewildered.
The bell rang for the end of the second period, and students surged onto the playground like a tide to do their morning exercises. Su Chang had just stepped into the office when her eyes were drawn to the scene before her.
Instead of watching the students do their morning exercises on the playground as usual, Li Meng glared angrily at Fang Yifan, who was standing opposite her with his head down.
"What's going on? What mistake did Fang Yifan make this time, Teacher Li Meng?" Su Chang asked, puzzled. Li Meng had been all sweet and happy this morning, so how did she turn into "Li the Iron-Willed" now?
When Li Meng heard Su Chang's voice, she originally wanted to say a few words to him, but when she thought of the contents of Fang Yifan's note, she immediately put on a stern face and said irritably, "Ask him yourself!"
Seeing that Li Meng was truly angry, Su Chang had no choice but to turn to Fang Yifan and ask softly, "What happened? Fang Yifan, how did you manage to make such a gentle and lovely teacher like Li Meng so angry?"
Hearing Su Chang's words, Li Meng felt a surge of sweetness in her heart. She gave him a playful glare, scolding him for speaking carelessly in front of his students. However, her expression softened slightly.
Fang Yifan assumed Su Chang was trying to excuse him and flatter Li Meng, so he looked at Su Chang gratefully and said softly, "Teacher Su, I..."
Fang Yifan found it hard to say, stammering for a long time before finally managing to get the words out. After all, this was a matter he truly found difficult to discuss, and repeating it would only add fuel to the fire.
"What? Fang Yifan, is there a time when you're too embarrassed to say it?" Li Meng was even angrier when she saw Fang Yifan's attitude. She picked up the note Fang Yifan had written from the table, handed it to Su Chang, and said irritably, "Read it yourself!" After saying that, she glared at Fang Yifan fiercely.
Su Chang took the note with a puzzled look, opened it, and couldn't help but gasp. Good heavens, Fang Yifan was incredibly audacious, daring to even gossip about Li Meng! He finally understood why Li Meng was so angry; this was no easy feat to appease!
Su Chang inwardly groaned, but on his face he put on an expression of shared indignation and said, "Serves him right! Teacher Li Meng, punish him severely!" As he spoke, he secretly observed Li Meng's reaction, hoping that her anger would subside a little.
"Don't worry, I've already notified his mother, she'll be here soon," Li Meng said, nodding in agreement.
Upon hearing that Li Meng had informed Tong Wenjie, and thinking of her fiery temper, Su Chang couldn't help but silently mourn for Fang Yifan, looking at him with a "good luck to Fang Yifan" expression.
Just then, there was a knock at the door. All three of them looked towards the door and saw Tong Wenjie standing there, panting, clearly having run there.
"Teacher Li Meng, what bad thing has Fang Yifan done this time?" Tong Wenjie smiled and nodded to Su Chang when she saw the people in the office, then looked at Li Meng anxiously and asked.
Su Chang immediately left the storm circle and returned to his office area to sit down, quietly becoming a bystander. He had only seen Tong Wenjie beat up Fang Yifan in TV dramas in his previous life, and this was the first time he had seen it in real life. If the scene wasn't inappropriate, he would have taken out his phone to record it.
Hearing Tong Wenjie's words, Li Meng took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down, and then said with a serious face, "Fang Yifan's mother, I really can't teach Fang Yifan anymore. This morning he actually passed a note to Qiao Yingzi, seriously interfering with her studies. Look at what he wrote on the note! He's even started talking about the teacher." As she spoke, Li Meng handed the note to Tong Wenjie.
Tong Wenjie took the note, opened it, and glanced at it. Her face instantly darkened, and her heart skipped a beat. She completely understood why Teacher Li Meng was so angry. At this moment, she couldn't lash out and scold Fang Yifan. She just glared at him fiercely, preparing to deal with him after calming Li Meng down.
Then Tong Wenjie said to Li Meng with a fawning expression, "Teacher Li Meng, Fang Yifan really went too far this time. You can deal with him however you want, whether you want to hit him or scold him."
"I won't hit him or scold him. I just hope you can take him home and educate him properly. He can come back to class once he truly realizes his mistakes." Li Meng waved her hand, her expression still stern.
Tong Wenjie's face immediately darkened. Wasn't this a euphemism for making Fang Yifan temporarily suspend his studies? She quickly grabbed her bag and, without a word, started hitting Fang Yifan, muttering, "Fang Yifan, I'll teach you to be naughty, I'll teach you to disobey..."
Fang Yifan cried out in pain and hurriedly began to dodge, pleading repeatedly, "Mom, please don't hit me anymore. I really know I was wrong, I'll never do it again..."
However, Fang Yifan's evasion only made Tong Wenjie angrier, and she hit him even more fiercely.
This scene startled Li Meng, who rushed forward to try to stop her, but she was no match for Tong Wenjie, a "battle-hardened" woman, and couldn't hold her back at all.