There Are Always Teachers Who Want To Ask Out Parents

Chapter 116: Lu Wei x Yan Shuyao: Adulthood (2)

For a long time, Yan Shuyao was a special presence to Lu Wei. Sometimes she was like a friend, sometimes like an older sister, guiding her and caring for her. When they were younger and didn't understand much, they simply enjoyed each other's company. As they grew older, Lu Wei couldn't remember the exact day it started, but whenever she saw Yan Shuyao, she would get nervous and her face would turn red.

[Why do you blush so easily?]

[Do I? I don't know…]

[So cute.]

[Mm.]

Yan Shuyao said this to her around their sophomore year.

At that time, Lu Wei was naive, clueless, and didn't understand much. Coupled with the heavy workload of studying, she didn't have the mental capacity to think about anything else. She simply considered it a natural reaction of being a fan of Yan Shuyao's looks. She liked looking at attractive people, regardless of gender.

But there is a difference between liking and liking to look.

She had never realized it before, but now, reminded by her roommate, Lu Wei suddenly understood something. There was a vague feeling struggling to emerge from deep within her heart...

Could she really like girls?

But she didn't feel anything when she saw other beautiful girls. She wondered. She had always been open-minded about same-sex relationships and could accept close friendships with girls, but she had never thought about it in that way. It was difficult to use this to determine her own orientation.

The little fool was once again lost in confusion.

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Winter came slowly, and in the blink of an eye, it was already December. In the northern regions, there had already been several heavy snowfalls, but the city they were in was still basking in sunny weather. Going out only required a light jacket, while the city by the river had been plagued by cold winds and rain for quite some time.

With a heavy course load in her freshman year and attending club activities, Lu Wei was busy with classes every day. She only had time to meet Yan Shuyao on weekends.

The two of them planned to go to a hot spring together.

The hot spring resort was located in a scenic area on the outskirts, about twenty kilometers away from their school. They agreed to depart at nine in the morning. Lu Wei woke up at around six o'clock, quietly trying on clothes and doing her makeup in the dormitory, taking her time for a good two hours.

The car was parked at the side gate of the school, a striking bright red. Yan Shuyao leaned against the driver's seat, one foot on the ground and the other leg bent, one hand resting on the steering wheel, exuding an air of carefree laziness.

She dyed her hair the color of her eyes, a hint of deep blue under the sunlight, making her already stunning features even more captivating, with a strong mixed-race charm.

Lu Wei watched from afar, walked over, and her heart started beating faster and faster.

"Sister Yaoyao..." she smiled foolishly.

In the past, they all wore school uniforms and had plain faces, but Yan Shuyao was already remarkably beautiful. Now, with her makeup and styling, she shed her youthfulness and gained a touch of maturity, becoming more and more appealing as Lu Wei looked at her.

Suddenly, a thought popped into Lu Wei's head, "Someone so perfect can only belong to me."

She was startled by her own thoughts.

Yan Shuyao turned her head when she heard her voice and immediately a gentle smile appeared on her face. "My little fairy has arrived," she said, taking Lu Wei's shoulder bag and placing it on the back seat. She then walked around to the passenger side, opened the door, and said, "Get in the car."

Blushing, Lu Wei sat in the car without a word. Before she could speak, a strand of hair fell in front of her, and she caught a whiff of a subtle fragrance as Yan Shuyao bent down and fastened her seatbelt for her.

"..."

During the journey, Lu Wei remained silent.

Yan Shuyao took the initiative to talk to her, and she would respond with concise answers, keeping her gaze fixed ahead without daring to look sideways. At first, Yan Shuyao didn't pay much attention to it, but gradually she sensed something was amiss and grew suspicious. So she stopped talking.

There weren't many people at the resort, and Yan Shuyao had booked a private hot spring. They went directly to their reserved room.

The room was spacious, with a hot spring pool that could accommodate seven or eight people. There were pavilions with gauzy curtains, decorated with pebbles and bamboo. Alongside the pool were long massage chairs, and there was a changing area inside, separated by just a curtain.

"Niu Niu," Yan Shuyao lifted the curtain, "Why don't you change into your swimsuit first?"

"...Okay." Lu Wei lowered her head and quickly rushed into the inner room, grabbing the curtain cloth to shield their view from each other, as if afraid that she would be seen if she took a few seconds longer.

Yan Shuyao was taken aback but couldn't help but suppress a smile.

Little fool.

She tactfully walked away and circled around the pool, picking up the dried flower petals prepared on the table and sprinkling them into the water.

Inside the changing area, there were rustling sounds.

It took Lu Wei quite some time to change into a simple swimsuit, and afterwards, she hesitated and didn't come out. She was starting to regret coming to the hot spring today because the swimsuit seemed to be synonymous with sensuality, and wearing it meant being seen, especially in front of Yan Shuyao...

She felt so embarrassed.

If only she had known better and not come.

But she really wanted to spend time with Yan Shuyao.

"Niu Niu, are you done changing?" came Yan Shuyao's voice from outside.

Lu Wei's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly responded, "Almost there." She took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and mustered up the courage to lift the curtain and step out.

Yan Shuyao was squatting by the edge of the pool, stirring the water. When she heard Lu Wei's voice, she turned her head. In her ink-blue eyes, she saw the delicate figure of a shy young girl. She froze, and the dried flower petals slipped from her fingers, falling into the water.

"You should change too..." Lu Wei whispered softly, her ears burning, feeling extremely uncomfortable under Yan Shuyao's gaze. She hung her head and dared not look at her.

Unexpectedly, Yan Shuyao responded, "You're wearing too much. It will be uncomfortable when you soak later."

"???"

Lu Wei was wearing a one-piece swimsuit with a small skirt that covered her buttocks. It had a round neckline and exposed at most her arms and legs—far from being revealing. This style was suitable for swimming but not very comfortable for soaking in a hot spring. The tight-fitting fabric covering a large area of her skin hindered blood circulation.

The little fool misunderstood.

She hurriedly got into the pool as if escaping, burying herself with the flower petals floating on the water's surface. She whispered softly, "It's okay, I think it's fine..."

Make her wear even less?

Wouldn't that expose everything?

No way, hmph.

Yan Shuyao smiled and didn't say anything more. She stood up and went to change her clothes. She moved quickly and soon came out, walking silently barefoot on the stone floor. She approached Lu Wei, who was in the water.

The hot spring water was crystal clear, rippling and emitting wisps of white steam. Yan Shuyao's long and slender legs sank into the water while she played with the flower petals. Lu Wei, who was looking down, was momentarily stunned. Slowly, she turned her head and saw two thin straps tied into a bow, a deep oval navel, and a stretch of soft white waistline.

Her gaze traveled upward...

Two thin pieces of fabric, two thin straps, barely covering what needed to be covered.

Lu Wei's face flushed instantly, the heat creeping up to her ears. She involuntarily swallowed and tried to avert her gaze, but her neck seemed to be stuck, and she couldn't move.

"I feel like you're not happy today."

"Huh?"

Yan Shuyao sat on the stone platform in the water, with half of her body submerged in the flower petals. She seemed to be talking to herself as she cupped some water and let it trickle down, smiling sideways. Her gaze coincidentally met Lu Wei's stunned and mesmerized eyes.

Both of them were momentarily taken aback.

Lu Wei hurriedly turned her face away and stammered, "I'm not unhappy. It's just that I haven't seen you for a few days, and I..." She paused halfway, feeling that it wasn't appropriate and didn't know how to continue.

That day, her roommates mentioned liking girls, and she immediately thought of Yan Shuyao.

Since then, whenever she recalled the conversations and actions between the two of them, her thoughts invariably drifted in that direction. Just like now, a simple expression of missing someone unexpectedly carried a tinge of ambiguous meaning when she said it.

What has changed?

Lu Wei could never hide her thoughts. Yan Shuyao looked at her awkward demeanor and couldn't help but let her mind wander. The seed that had just sprouted in her heart and was suppressed earlier quietly emerged again...

"Missed me?" Yan Shuyao reached out and pulled Lu Wei towards herself, placing her arm around her shoulder with a slight force.

Lu Wei lost her balance in an instant, and her hand accidentally rested on Yan Shuyao's knee. It felt like an electric shock as she quickly retracted her hand. Since she couldn't move due to being held tightly, she reluctantly hugged Yan Shuyao's shoulder and buried her head.

Their skin was damp from the water, smooth and warm.

Yan Shuyao hummed softly, her tone slightly teasing.

"...I do."

"Why is your face turning red?"

"..."

Yan Shuyao playfully teased Lu Wei and lightly exclaimed, "Oh, your ears are turning red too."

 "..."

"Is it too hot?" she said, pinching her ear with a concerned tone. "I told you that you're wearing too much. It's better to wear less when soaking in hot springs. Take them off first, otherwise you might feel dizzy later."

Lu Wei shook her head vigorously like a rattle. "No!"

"Are you shy?" Yan Shuyao blinked her eyes. "There's no one else here, it doesn't matter if I see it. We're all girls, what you have, I have too."

"No, no!" Lu Wei struggled fiercely but her strength was small and feeble, she was no match for Yan Shuyao.

Huh.

This bad sister Yan Shuyao is intentionally teasing her.

Clearly knowing that she is shy—

"Okay, okay, don't take them off," Yan Shuyao didn't want her to break free, and quickly coaxed her in a gentle voice, "But you have to take a break after soaking for fifteen minutes, okay?"

"Oh."

Lu Wei responded and immediately quieted down, obediently snuggling in Yan Shuyao's embrace.

The semester quickly came to an end, and the winter vacation at X University started early. Lu Wei and Yan Shuyao returned to Jiangcheng and celebrated the Lunar New Year with their respective families.

They had been inseparable during their time at school, and after being apart for just a couple of days at home, they began to miss each other. Lu Wei spent her days holding her phone and chatting with Yan Shuyao, always silly smiling. This series of unusual behavior caught the attention of her mothers at home.

As their daughter grew up, she became reluctant to share her concerns with her mothers. Qi Yan and Lu Zhiqiao became anxious and frustrated. Their curiosity was itching, but neither of them wanted to ask directly. In their dilemma, they decided to play rock-paper-scissors.

Best of three, two wins. Qi Yan lost.

"Wife..." She pouted, holding Lu Zhiqiao's hand and acting coquettish. "Why don't you go? Tonight, I'll let you be on top. How about that?"

An old woman and an old wife, and yet this person still loves to act cute.

Lu Zhiqiao knew it was her usual trick and remained unaffected. She smiled and kissed the corner of her mouth, coaxing, "I'll honor the bet. As long as you go, tonight I'll let you use ropes..."

Before she could finish her sentence, Qi Yan immediately rushed out of the room.

Lu Wei was chatting with Yan Shuyao in her room. The air conditioning was warm, and she was lying on the bed in her fuzzy pajamas, silly smiling. When she heard the knocking on the door, she lifted her head and saw Qi Yan enter with a smiling face. She immediately had a premonition that she was going to say something.

"Oh, Little Mom, just in time."

Qi Yan: "???"

"I want to ask you a few questions." Lu Wei locked her phone, got up, patted the spot on the bed, and looked at her with a serious expression.

Qi Yan sat down, puzzled. "What is it?"

"How do you determine if someone likes you or not?"

The young girl's black pupils sparkled, her face filled with anticipation. Qi Yan immediately understood and countered, "Oh, are you in love?"

"...No."

"Do you have someone you like?"

Oh, Little Mom, why are you so curious? You haven't answered me yet." Lu Wei pouted and clung to her arm, acting cute.

Qi Yan's intuition was always accurate, and seeing her daughter's appearance, she knew there was something going on. She didn't continue asking and thought for a moment before saying, "It depends on whether they smile and blush when they see you, remember all your habits and preferences, or always want to share everything with you, even just what they had for three meals..."

Teacher Qi's class is in session.

Lu Wei listened quietly, gradually immersing herself and Yan Shuyao into the description, realizing that everything matched perfectly. A subtle ripple spread in her heart, with a touch of sourness, sweetness, and a hint of bitterness. She couldn't quite describe which flavor was more prominent...

"Then, how did you pursue Mom back then?"

"Well—" Qi Yan raised her eyebrows, smirked cunningly, and deliberately teased, "It's a secret exchange. You tell me first."

Lu Wei's phone, placed nearby, lit up several times. There were a series of WeChat messages. She picked it up, glanced at it, and replied while her mouth curled up. She murmured, "I'm not sure yet. I'll tell you all later."

"..."

Throughout the Spring Festival holiday, the mothers were worried, fearing that Little Cabbage* would be snatched away by some idiot. But Lu Little Cabbage was completely oblivious and eagerly awaited the start of the new semester.

*Xiao Baicai, Lu Wei's new nickname 

The new semester finally arrived.

The first few days at school were busy. Yan Shuyao organized a joint activity for the clubs, which was successful. To show her gratitude, she invited several classmates who had a good relationship and had contributed a lot to have a meal together, including both boys and girls. And of course, Lu Wei was also brought along.

With a large group of people, the atmosphere was lively, and they joked and laughed with each other without many reservations.

However, Lu Wei was not familiar with everyone.

She usually enjoyed tranquility and didn't like to participate in excessive social activities, especially in noisy environments. This aspect of her personality became more apparent after entering college, but she didn't care much about it. She would rather be seen as aloof.

Yan Shuyao was unaware of this.

Tonight's gathering was a small dinner. As the organizer, Yan Shuyao had the responsibility to liven up the atmosphere and try to take care of everyone's emotions. She was busy chatting with her classmates and her attention was divided, unintentionally neglecting the quiet presence of Lu Wei beside her.

The girl sitting on Yan Shuyao's left kept serving her food.

She called her "Yaoyao" with every bite.

Yan Shuyao seemed to pay special attention to her, knowing that she didn't drink alcohol and ordered a beverage for her specifically. Yan Shuyao even drank from her own cup and refilled it for her before it was empty. Many times, the two of them leaned in close and whispered to each other, their smiles radiant.

It was evident that their relationship was good.

Lu Wei quietly ate her food, feeling a sour sensation welling up inside her.

She had thought that Yan Shuyao and she were the same—there was no one else closer to each other besides themselves. However, she was wrong. It was she who was aloof and proud. Without Yan Shuyao, she had nothing, but Yan Shuyao, on the other hand, had many people surrounding her.

At that moment, she felt like everyone was trying to snatch Yan Shuyao away from her.

The gathering ended a little after 8 o'clock, and everyone dispersed.

The night was deep and silent, the sky dark and moonless. Lu Wei followed Yan Shuyao out of the hotel and got into the car, heading towards the rented house.

In front of the building entrance, Lu Wei showed no intention of getting out of the car.

"Niu Niu?" Yan Shuyao called her softly. "We've arrived. Let's go upstairs."

The door was not opened, and the interior of the car was dimly lit. Lu Wei turned to look at Yan Shuyao, pouting and saying in a defiant tone, "Does she like you?"

"Who?"

"The person who sat on your left at the dinner table."

The air became still for a few seconds.

In the darkness, the two of them locked eyes. Suddenly, Yan Shuyao pushed open the car door, and the dome light illuminated the scene, reflecting Lu Wei's resentful expression and slightly red eyes.

All of a sudden, Lu Wei pouted and tears fell from her eyes. "Only I can like you..."

Author's Note:

The next chapter concludes the story.