There Are Always Teachers Who Want To Ask Out Parents

Chapter 107: Getting Married

During the entire Spring Festival holiday, Lu Zhiqiao and Qi Yan ate and slept at home. They started visiting relatives and friends on the second day of the lunar new year with their parents. Guests also came to their house, but most of them were blocked by their parents, so they didn't need to entertain them.

After returning to work, both of them gained three to five pounds.

In mid-March, the weather gradually warmed up. The winter jasmine flowers in the community were the first to bloom. Branches sprouted fresh yellow petals, forming clusters that were dense and abundant.

School started, and Lu Wei was like a machine that had been wound up, burying herself in her studies. Her daily routine consisted of attending classes, doing homework, and practicing the piano. She even voluntarily asked to switch back to an old-fashioned mobile phone. Lu Zhiqiao was afraid that her unusual behavior was due to some problem, such as puppy love, so she repeatedly questioned her.

"Don't you adults want me to study hard? Now I'm just meeting your expectations. Why are you asking?" At the dining table, the little girl, tired of being questioned, retorted without reservation.

She didn't know when it started, but her daughter wasn't as clingy to them anymore. She guarded her own things tightly, especially her room, not allowing them to enter casually. She no longer proactively shared what happened at school and didn't like being supervised by them.

Lu Zhiqiao had some concerns, but when she was choked by her child's words, she felt like she was overthinking and didn't know what to say for a moment, so she pursed her lips.

"Niu Niu—," Qi Yan smiled and served some dishes to both mother and daughter, "Mom is worried that you have too much pressure and are pushing yourself too hard. You should learn to balance work and rest."

"Mm."

Lu Wei chewed her food while glancing at both Lu Zhiqiao and Qi Yan. After swallowing, she raised an eyebrow and said, "Aren't you just afraid of my puppy love?"

"..."

The two mothers exchanged a glance and cough twice..

"Are you implying that suddenly studying hard must be because of falling in love? Even if I were, it would only indicate that it's a relationship conducive to studying and wouldn't affect my grades. So, what are you afraid of?" The little girl confidently presented her arguments, one after another.

The two adults found themselves at a loss for words by a child’s babble.

Lu Zhiqiao awkwardly lowered her head and used her chopsticks to push a small clump of rice into her mouth, chewing slowly as if afraid it wouldn't digest properly.

Qi Yan, being bolder, pursed her lips and chuckled for a while, knowing that kids these days are quite clever and straightforward. She decided to be direct, "Then tell us, satisfy our curiosity, how about that?"

"I want to attend No.2 High School.”

It was as simple and reasonable as that.

Far less complicated than the adults had imagined.

Lu Zhiqiao lifted her head in astonishment, her gaze scanning back and forth between her daughter and wife's faces, but ultimately settling on her daughter. After thinking for a moment, she asked in a different way, "Do you like No. 2 High School?"

"Sister Yao Yao's high school entrance exam is in June, and she's decided to go to No. 2High School. I want to go there too. But the admission score for No. 2 High School is very high, so I still need to work hard."

Jiangcheng No. 2 High School is a prominent school in the province, second only to Jiangda Affiliated High School. The average admission score in previous years was above 580. Considering her current grades, it wouldn't be easy for her to secure a spot at No. 2 High School. Starting chemistry in the second half of the year, she was worried that she might struggle with the subject and could only strive to excel in other subjects to maintain high scores.

Mathematics showed the most noticeable improvement, as she could consistently score above 90. Chinese and English remained around 110. Physics wasn't difficult, and her greatest advantage was stability. As long as she could maintain her stability, there was certainly hope for her to be admitted to No. 2 High School.

She wanted to attend the same school as Yan Shuyao.

In that way, they would once again be senior and junior sisters.

Fourteen-year-old Lu Wei had already made plans for herself, and she didn't want to follow her mother's wishes to attend the high school section of the affiliated middle school. She originally wanted to go wherever she wanted, but now she decided to set a goal and motivate herself.

Lu Zhiqiao and Qi Yan fell silent. They turned to each other and simultaneously curved their lips upward.

Yan Shuyao...

A pair of ink-blue eyes flashed in their minds, deep as the sea, bright as the stars, and her mixed-race face was stunningly beautiful.

"Associating with the virtuous makes one virtuous; associating with the wicked makes one wicked." The words of the ancestors had some truth to them. When children befriend outstanding friends, they naturally develop in a positive direction. This was the most joyful thing for a mother to see.

The worries that had arisen between the couple subsided.

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The spring rains were plentiful, especially upon returning to the southern region. Several consecutive days without sunlight made the humidity heavier. Clothes hung out to dry remained damp for days, and even in tall buildings, the walls felt moist to the touch. The bedding and pillows were sticky against the face, and wherever one went, it felt as if surrounded by moisture, which was very uncomfortable.

During the Qingming Festival*, Lu Zhiqiao took Qi Yan to sweep the graves.

*Tomb-Sweeping Day, is a traditional Chinese festival that usually falls on April 4th or 5th of each year. It is a time when people pay respects to their ancestors by visiting their graves, cleaning the tombstones, and making offerings of food, flowers, and incense. It is considered a time for honoring and remembering the deceased, as well as for enjoying outdoor activities and appreciating the arrival of spring. (i forgot if I TNed this already, doesn’t hurt to do it twice, in case you guys forgot too)

The sky was gloomy, with thick, heavy clouds like an impenetrable wall, pressing down and making it hard to breathe. Drizzling rain fell incessantly, leaving the streets wet and muddy. The wind blowing on their faces was somewhat cool but not as bone-chilling as in winter.

Rows of pine and cypress trees were planted in the cemetery, standing lush and solemn. Since they arrived early, there were not many people in the park, and it was quiet all around, accompanied only by the sounds of wind and rain.

The two of them shared an umbrella, walking on the stone path with one foot shallow and the other deep, tightly holding each other's hands.

In an instant, Lu Zhiqiao stopped in front of a tombstone and silently counted "one, two, three, four," counting four graves. She gazed at the face of a middle-aged woman in the black-and-white photo and slowly spoke, "Mom, I'm getting married."

Her voice was somewhat cold, like scattered shards of ice.

"This is my fiancée, Qi Yan." She reached out and embraced the person next to her.

Qi Yan's expression flickered, smiling as she looked up at Lu Zhiqiao, and then her gaze fixed on the black-and-white photo. She softly greeted, "Hello, Auntie."

After speaking, she looked at the photo of the middle-aged man on the adjacent tombstone, Lu Zhiqiao's father.

The photo was small, making it difficult to examine closely. But from the overall contours, Lu Zhiqiao resembled her father more. She had a gentle and kind demeanor, with a well-proportioned frame. Her mother, on the other hand, had prominent cheekbones and close-set eyes, giving the impression of a hot-tempered and sharp person, creating a sense of being difficult to get along with.

They say that appearance reflects the heart, and it's not without reason.

"You've been dominant for half of your life, I know. You probably wouldn't want to see me marrying a woman. But now, standing here, I want to tell you, I, Lu Zhiqiao, have always been attracted to women. What you taught me before was all wrong. From now on, I will take charge of my own life." Lu Zhiqiao half-closed her eyelids, her gaze calm and unruffled. When looking at the photo, it was as if she was seeing a stranger. Her tone became colder and colder.

Raindrops dripped down from the edge of the umbrella, falling onto the stone slabs, onto the green grass. There was a steady patter on the umbrella's top, as if each drop was striking her heart.

As she gradually understood the profound impact her family of origin had on her, she could no longer view her parents with gratitude. However, she didn't feel hatred either. Everything had passed, and whether it was hatred or love, it would only waste her emotions.

Having no emotions was the best.

Listening to her lover's words, Qi Yan almost blurted out the sentence, "I will take good care of Qiao Qiao," but immediately swallowed it back. She glanced at Lu Zhiqiao, and in that instant, it was as if they had a telepathic connection, understanding something—Qiao Qiao didn't want her to say that.

Because...

If uncle and auntie were still alive, they definitely wouldn't entrust Qiao Qiao to her, let alone show her a friendly face.

It's fine.

Just informing them, and that's it.

Lu Zhiqiao took two steps forward without any nostalgia and stood between the third and fourth tombstones. The two photos showing a young man and woman.

The man had handsome features, somewhat resembling Lu Zhiqiao. He inherited more of his mother's eyes, but overall, his facial expression was as gentle as his father's, yet with an added sense of firmness and responsibility. The woman had a beautiful and graceful face, with a lovely nose that looked exactly like Niu Niu's.

These were Niu Niu's biological parents.

Tears welled up in Lu Zhiqiao's eyes, blurring her vision. She called out, "Brother," but her voice choked with sobs, breaking into fragments, and she cried uncontrollably.

"Qiao Qiao..." Qi Yan's heart tightened, quickly taking the umbrella handle from her hand and embracing her in front of her.

Sadness is contagious. As the person in her arms trembled, Qi Yan's eyes also turned red, her nose feeling congested. The cool breeze made her feel even colder.

"Brother, sister-in-law, Niu Niu is doing well now. She's already 1.6 meters tall, and in a few years, she'll surpass me. She's healthy, eats well, sleeps well, and studies diligently. She has also made very outstanding friends..." Lu Zhiqiao sobbed, rambling on and on.

"When she comes of age, I'll bring her to meet you..."

The rain gradually stopped, and a cool wind blew forcefully, causing their legs to become stiff and sore from standing for too long.

Qi Yan held Lu Zhiqiao in her arms and gently rubbed her hair with her chin. Her eyes felt gritty, and they were both sour and bitter. It was a feeling of having tears but being unable to shed them.

In the vastness of the world, it's not easy for two people to come together, let alone spend the rest of their lives together. Although love is supposed to be equal, Qi Yan still wanted to love Lu Zhiqiao a little more and give a little more. Qi Yan still had parents behind her, as well as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. But Lu Zhiqiao only had her daughter. If Qi Yan didn't love her, who would?

The weather grew warmer as early summer silently arrived.

The progress of the wedding dress production went smoothly, and Qi Yan and Lu Zhiqiao began preparing for the wedding, personally handling everything from designing the invitations to arranging the venue. Although Lu Zhiqiao didn't want to be ostentatious, such a meaningful event couldn't be taken lightly. It was more meaningful when done with care and effort.

Having been out there struggling for over ten years, Lu Zhiqiao had met many people, but they were merely acquaintances at the level of exchanging benefits, not true friends. Most of them couldn't share in her good news. Considering work, she counted on her fingers and realized that she could only invite Zilong and Minxi as friends. That was also why she initially didn't want to have a wedding.

A wedding should be a joyous occasion with more people, but on her side, including her daughter, there were only three people who could attend the wedding, making it unavoidably lonely and plain.

When the desire outweighs the doubts, all concerns become less important.

Lu Zhiqiao wanted to walk through life holding Qi Yan's hand in a more tangible way. The sense of ceremony was important after all, in order to have no regrets.

For the marriage of their two daughters, their parents naturally didn't want to go through the traditional rituals of dowry and betrothal gifts. Instead, they treated everything as "wedding gifts" and gave Yan Yan and Qiao Qiao each a large red envelope. They also purchased a two-story villa in another upscale residential area not far from home as a wedding gift for the young couple.

The house was conveniently located near the No. 2 High School, making it easy for their granddaughter to go to and from school. It was also close to Ninghu Lake, so the mother and daughters could stay there when they had no other plans. And when they didn't feel like cooking, they could go back home for a meal.

There was still a year and a half before the wedding, so there was plenty of time for renovation.

In addition, the older couple bought a Steinway grand piano for Lu Wei, which was temporarily kept at home until the renovation of the new house was completed and the piano could be moved there.

In early June, the custom-made haute couture wedding dress arrived from Italy.

The wedding date was finally set for June 29th, and the venue was a luxurious resort hotel owned by the Qi family. The young couple personally sent out wedding invitations to their invited guests and prepared to take their wedding photos first.

On the day they received the wedding dress, Qi Yan and Lu Zhiqiao tried it on in Room 902.

The room was brightly lit, and the floor-to-ceiling curtains completely covered the balcony windows, blocking out the sunlight. The air conditioning unit provided a cool breeze, creating a comfortable temperature.

The wedding dress they received was a luxurious palace-style gown designed for a same-sex couple. It was exquisitely crafted with intricate patterns and designs. The hair and train were almost identical in length, but the upper part of the dress had unique designs. One piece featured a shoulder cape adorned with pearls, symbolizing pure love, while the other had an open-back halter neckline, with delicate pearl flower embroidery on soft silk, giving it an elegant and grand appearance.

"Yan Yan, which one do you want to wear?" Lu Zhiqiao stared at the two wedding dresses, a slight smile appearing on her lips, her eyes filled with admiration.

In the past, she had never felt anything when looking at wedding dresses in pictures. She never believed that a woman had to wear one in her lifetime. But when she saw the wedding dress that truly belonged to her, she was completely captivated, wishing she could put it on and get married right away.

Qi Yan's gaze lingered between the two dresses, and suddenly, a mischievous smile appeared on her face as she pointed to the one with the shoulder cape. "How about this one?"

"Mm, I'm fine with either."

"Then let's try it on now."

After saying that, Qi Yan quickly changed out of her short-sleeved shirt and shorts, revealing her slender figure and long legs. In front of Lu Zhiqiao, she put on the wedding dress.

Lu Zhiqiao stared at her, her face feeling warm. She wanted to say something but then realized that they were already familiar with every inch of each other's bodies. So she didn't mind anymore and slowly took off her clothes, picking up the dress with the deep V-neckline and gestured it against her body.

After carefully examining the dress, Lu Zhiqiao’s scalp went numb.

Although the dress appeared to have a V-neckline, in reality, the neckline almost reached her stomach, and the back was completely exposed. The upper part of the dress had very little fabric.

Being conservative in nature, she would never wear something like that.

"Yan Yan..." Lu Zhiqiao blushed and lifted her head. When she saw Qi Yan already wearing the wedding dress, her gaze froze, becoming fixed on her, as if glued to her body.

The lighting made her skin look fair and radiant, with a slender swan-like neck and a straight collarbone. Due to years of fitness training, the lines of her shoulders and neck were soft and smooth, thin but not emaciated, curvaceous and alluring.

Qi Yan turned her head, raised an eyebrow, and smiled. "What's wrong?"

In that instant, Lu Zhiqiao dismissed the idea of changing into the dress and lowered her gaze to the V-neck dress in her hands. She whispered softly, "I'm not very good at putting it on. Can you help me?"

"Of course."

Qi Yan glanced at the dress in her hands, internally delighted by the request. She maintained a calm demeanor on her face and walked over.

The skirt was long, and the high demands of the V-neck dress emphasized the body shape, especially the X-shaped and shoulder-back proportions. If the proportions were slightly off or there was too much excess flesh, the desired effect would not be achieved. Over the past six months, Lu Zhiqiao had experienced weight fluctuations, but thanks to exercising with Qi Yan, her figure remained in excellent shape, no different from six months ago. As soon as she put on the dress, her entire presence immediately gained several layers of richness.

There was sensuality, allure, elegance, and a touch of girlish shyness.

The deep V-neckline reached down to her stomach, revealing a partial glimpse of her front. Her ample curves were faintly concealed under the embroidered pearl flowers, embodying the reserved desire and coquettishness of someone who both resisted and yielded.

"Qiao—"

"Mm?"

Qi Yan carefully examined her, then circled around to the back. Two distinct butterfly bones subtly protruded on her smooth and straight back, showcasing a delicate beauty that made Qi Yan's eyes heat up. "You're so beautiful..."

The daring design was a stroke of genius, perfectly capturing the seductive essence that resided within her.

One was charming, the other was wild.

Lu Zhiqiao blushed instantly and shyly lowered her gaze. "You're beautiful too."

A pair of hands embraced her from behind.

The warm breath lingered by her ear, followed by the low and hoarse voice of the person behind her, tinged with a hint of choked emotion. "Wife, we're about to get married..."

Behind the invisible veil, Qi Yan's eyes turned slightly red.

"Mm." Lu Zhiqiao smiled, pursed her lips, and patted the hand on her waist. In her deep black eyes, a rich tenderness bloomed. "Since coming into this world, I've endured many hardships, but after meeting you, it has all been worth it."

She gently loosened her grip, turned around, and embraced Qi Yan.

Author's Note:

Tomorrow, the main story will come to an end, followed by various extras~