There Are Always Teachers Who Want To Ask Out Parents

Chapter 98: Call Me Elder Sister 

Qi Yan is happy to hear her lover express concerns. At least the issues are out in the open, and they can face them together instead of avoiding or bottling them up. Ultimately, matters between two people should be dealt with jointly.

She doesn't care about where she stands herself; she only cares about the anguish in Lu Zhiqiao's heart when faced with a choice. They are both imperfect and striving, but the love and acceptance they give each other are the best motivation and confidence they have.

The back of her hand was warm, and Lu Zhiqiao unconsciously curled her fingers, lifting her gaze to look into her eyes, deep as amber. Her heart trembled, and ripples spread through it, layer upon layer.

The answer was already there. If that day truly came, she would undoubtedly choose her beloved without any hesitation.

[Don't burden yourself. Even if we can't be colleagues, we'll still be friends.]

[I'm just worried about you because making choices can be painful. I've been through it, and I don't want you to go through it again.]

That's what Minxi said to her.

Yan Yan also expressed a similar sentiment.

The hardships and sins she experienced in the past have dissipated in her life, replaced by the most precious affection in the world. It is a case of going from bitterness to sweetness. This has made her more optimistic about the future and filled with expectations.

"I worried for no reason," Lu Zhiqiao sighed and smiled. "There's no need to overthink about things that haven't happened yet. Besides, careers can be rebuilt, but you only have one life."

"Can't we have both? Silly." Qi Yan lightly tapped her forehead.

Lu Zhiqiao grabbed her hand and brought it to her lips, planting a gentle kiss. A rosy mark immediately appeared on her fair skin. With a teasing tone, she pretended to scold her, "You're not young anymore, stop acting like a child."

"Huh"

"I'm older than you, so call me sister*.

*term used is 姐姐 (Jie jie) used to address an older sister or a young woman who is slightly older than oneself. It is a term of respect and affection.

"Elder Sister." Qi Yan looked at her obediently and blinked.

Lu Zhiqiao pulled out her hand, poked her on the forehead as if to retaliate, and said with a sneer, "Yan Yan is really good."

"Then does elder sister want to reward me?" Qi Yan leaned in and hugged her.

Their scorching breath brushed against each other's faces, tickling the fine hairs, as their scents mingled and intertwined. Lu Zhiqiao didn't dodge and playfully cooperated, saying, "What kind of reward do you want?"

In the next moment, her hand was grabbed again and pressed against Qi Yan's collar.

"What do you mean by reward..."

Her ambiguous and husky voice was like an addictive drug.

Lu Zhiqiao took a deep breath and glanced at the open door, afraid that her daughter would accidentally see them at any time, so she pushed her away, "Stop making trouble, I need to take off my makeup."

"Okay," Qi Yan obediently sat back down. "Whatever elder sister says, goes."

There were many bottles and jars on the dressing table. Lu Zhiqiao reached out of habit to grab the makeup remover, but suddenly realized that she had run out and hadn't bought a new one. She paused for a moment, her hand suspended in the air, unable to react.

"I'll get mine."

Qi Yan immediately knew what she was thinking, got up and went out, and after a while, she came in with a bottle of cleansing oil. She didn't give it to Lu Zhiqiao directly, but picked up the makeup remover cotton and poured some on it, then handed it over.

Lu Zhiqiao took it and smiled at her, also catching a glimpse of her smiling eyes, making her heart flutter.

After using one wipe, Qi Yan would pass another one to Lu Zhiqiao, their cooperation was seamless. After her makeup was removed, a pure and gentle face was revealed in the mirror, only lacking a bit of vitality, but otherwise unchanged.

"Yan Yan."

"Hmm?"

"Why do I feel like you have a big grudge against my boss," Lu Zhiqiao said as she looked into the mirror, using a clean makeup remover pad to gently press against her face, wiping away some oil residue.

During the busy period in April and May, one night when she came back from overtime work, she casually said she was doing the work of two persons. She thought that Yan Yan was joking, but now it seems like she was really upset and had a genuine grudge.

Qi Yan didn't shy away either and raised an eyebrow. "Yes, I do have a lot of grievances, a bellyful of them. I'm not happy about it."

"Why?"

"Last time you had a fever and went to a meeting when you were so ill. I happened to meet her and she seemed to be fine..." Qi Yan muttered softly.

Strictly speaking, Shu Minxi is not to blame for this matter, she is just feeling uncomfortable, and she just found a reason to vent her anger, but she didn't really hold any grudges. For the sake of her wife, she could only talk about it, and would not do anything serious.

Lu Zhiqiao was startled, and smiled with her lips pursed, "How long has it been, why do you still remember?"

"I hold a grudge."

"It's my own fault, and I don't blame others." She grabbed Qi Yan's hand, shook it comfortingly, and said softly, "I will pay more attention to my body and be less busy in the future. Little sister* Yan Yan, don't hold grudges~"

*term used is 妹妹 (mèi mèi) used to refer to a younger sister, biological or not, also to females younger than oneself to show closeness and affection.

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She was inexplicably itchy when she called out the word "Little sister". The same goes for Qi Yan calling her "Elder sister".

A subtle feeling.

Qi Yan smiled, seemingly enjoying the title. "You're in that position, how come you're still busy?"

Lu Zhiqiao was stunned and said nothing.

Indeed, not to mention being less busy, not working overtime and not traveling is a luxury. Of course, she can also choose not to work overtime. It's just that she has been used to devoting herself to work for so many years. It's okay if she's single. If she has a lover, she has to allocate some time for them.

Work requires dedication, while family needs companionship, and life becomes increasingly fulfilling.

Seeing that she's silent, Qi Yan thought she had misunderstood her and hurriedly added:;"Wife, what I meant is that you have me, so you don't have to work so hard like before. But work still needs to be done. A successful career can continue to nourish you, giving you a sense of accomplishment and control. If one day you feel tired, I'll support you.

Even though she is financially well-off, she would feel bored if she stayed idle at home. Knowing Qiao Qiao's personality, she generally wouldn't want to rely on others for money. Therefore, when she uttered the last sentence, she felt a bit uneasy.

Perhaps it could be interpreted as flirting.

"I know," Lu Zhiqiao smiled, squinting her eyes. "You have quite a sweet mouth."

"Then can I raise elder sister?" Qi Yan winked.

"No."

"..."

She knew it.

Hah.

Raising Qiao Qiao would be so nice. She would instantly become gentle with a kiss and blush with a touch. She could switch between being a big sister and a little wife at any time. She truly thought of her as a precious treasure.

The temperature rose in front of her, and she looked up to see that Lu Zhiqiao had approached without her noticing. With half-closed eyes, her thin lips moved gently as she said, "Elder sister wants to raise you."

Qi Yan froze, opened her eyes wide, and hot blood rushed to the top of her head.

She's teasing her!

She coughed twice, turned her face away, "I've heated up the dishes, go eat quickly."

Her daughter is sitting in the living room watching TV, a youth idol drama, with a handsome young lead, she doesn't even blink her eyes, her face full with infatuation while Naitang was crouching in her arms and licking her paws with her tongue. She was fluffy. When it saw two large "two-legged beasts" coming out of the room, she meowed.

"Girl, how long have you been watching TV today? Did you practice the piano? Did you finish your homework?" Lu Zhiqiao couldn't help nagging as she passed by her daughter.

The little girl didn't even turn her eyes, and waved her hand: "Little Mom, take Mom away quickly, it's so annoying."

"You..."

"Niu Niu, don't say that about Mom." Qi Yan frowned, pretending to scold, but dragged her to the dining table to sit down while speaking.

Lu Wei pouted: "Oh."

The food was still steaming, and Lu Zhiqiao only felt hungry when she smelled the aroma. She sat down and began to eat slowly. Qi Yan sat beside her, propped up her chin with her palm, tilting her face up to watch her eat.

Narrowing her eyes as she watched.

Sensing the gaze from her side, Lu Zhiqiao paused her chopsticks, raised her eyes, and asked in confusion, "What are you looking at me for?" After a while, she smiled again, "Didn't you have enough for dinner?"

"I want to see whatever you do," Qi Yan shook her head.

She smiled with narrowed eyes, looking infatuated, and then pointed to a dish on the table. "Eat more, I made it specially for you."

Lu Zhiqiao responded with a "Okay" and put a large serving into her bowl. "I like whatever you cook."

"Then I will make you fatter."

The two of them sat together, with one eating and the other accompanying. Qi Yan didn't let Lu Zhiqiao speak and asked her to focus on eating. Then she remembered that Lu Zhiqiao's makeup remover had run out. She casually opened the official website of the brand on her phone and ordered ten cans in one go.

The idol drama on TV was halfway through, and when the advertisement entered, Lu Wei turned her head and glanced at her two mothers.

Huh.

Every day, all you do is smile foolishly.

Mom is already silly enough, and now Little Mom is becoming even sillier?

She lowered her head, looking at Naitang licking its paws in her arms. She gently rubbed its head and muttered to herself, "Naitang, when you grow a little bigger, we'll go play with sister Mocha."

The gray dumpling meowed.

Since raising Naitang, Lu Wei has frequently called Yan Shuyao to come over to play at home. The two children share their experience in raising cats, but because Mocha is still young, it is inconvenient to take it out, so the two cats cannot play together for the time being.

In addition to playing with the cat and playing games, Yan Shuyao offered to help Lu Wei preview physics, and Lu Wei was eager and readily accepted.

The school is about to start, the second year of junior high school, and she has to study physics. For someone who is not good at mathematics, she is afraid whenever she hears the word "physics".

In the third year of junior high school, chemistry will be added, making it "three to two" in terms of subjects for the high school entrance examination. Being more inclined towards the liberal arts, she found herself at a disadvantage.

Little teacher Yaoyao is very conscientious and patient, explaining very detailed and interesting, giving examples of various common phenomena in life, doing small experiments, like playing, and it is easy to understand.

"Think about it, during thunderstorms, thunder and electricity are produced at the same time, but do you see the lightning first and then hear the thunder?"

"Uh-huh."

"Because the propagation speed of sound in the air is only 340 meters per second, compared with the speed of light, it is a younger brother."

"Ha ha ha ha..."

The two little girls laughed together.

"Then I'll test you. On a rainy day, you stand on the balcony and see lightning, and five seconds later you hear thunder. How far is the thunder from you?" Yan Shuyao raised her eyebrows and leaned back on the chair.

Lu Wei tilted her head and thought for a while, did some calculations in her head, and said after a while, "1,700 meters."

"That's right." Yan Shuyao nodded in satisfaction, her dark blue eyes bent into crescents, and she took out a candy from her pocket, "I reward you a candy."

Lu Wei smirked, took it, carefully peeled off the wrapping paper, and put the candy into her mouth, the rich sweet and sour and milk flavor spread on the tip of her tongue.

The two of them concentrated on previewing their homework, and Naitang just lay obediently next to the book, without making any noise, and even knew how to raise her paw when turning the pages.

In less than two hours, Lu Wei ate six candies.

After the preview, it's time for her to practice the piano.

These days, she had been practicing the piano in the morning, so the time for playing with Yan Shuyao was missed. But today, she got caught up in watching idol dramas in the morning and didn't have time. She would have to practice in the afternoon, otherwise, if her Little Mom reported it to her Mom, she would be in big trouble.

Yan Shuyao had no intention of leaving, and sat next to her with Naitang in her arms.

"Sister Yaoyao..." Lu Wei lifted the cover of the piano key and found that she was staring at her, quite embarrassed, "Would you like to eat some fruit? After I finish practicing, I will play a game with you."

How embarrassing.

She doesn't panic at all when she goes on stage to perform. But when she's being watched by her senior, she…

"Don't mind me, just practice your piece. I won't disturb you," Yan Shuyao said with a gentle smile, her voice incredibly tender.

In response, the little Naitang in her arms let out two meows, as if echoing her words.

After saying that, she turned around and started playing with her phone.

Lu Wei bit her lip, hesitated for a moment, and didn't say anything else. She took out her music score and flipped through it.

It's impossible to make sister Yaoyao leave.

It's just practicing the piano, after all.

Treat it as her own concert.

She, Lu Wei, is now a top pianist.

The little girl practiced "Hanon" for a few minutes, moving her fingers, then practiced scales and arpeggios, picked out a few more etudes, and finally played her favorite piece. Once she got into it, the time passed quickly. She still liked the piano, so she didn't feel bored, and for a moment forgot that there was someone else in the room.

When she stopped to rest, Yan Shuyao suddenly turned around and asked, "Did you take the exam?"

"No..." Lu Wei was startled, her mouth half-opened, "I don't want to take the exam, I learn piano as a hobby."

When she was in elementary school, some students in her class were piano learners.They practiced those pieces over and over again for the graded exam, and they became irritable. They felt sick when they saw the piano. She didn't want to be like that.

Yan Shuyao squinted her eyes, and the corners of her mouth curled up, her expression was a little subtle. After a while, she asked again: "Can I request for a song?"

"Of course~"

"Just play one... how about 'flower dance'?"

"No problem."

Lu Wei snapped her fingers and suddenly felt no embarrassment. She knows this piece and is very familiar with it, because she also likes it.

A melodious melody echoed in the room, and the notes were as clear and ethereal as flowing water.

Her fingers were thin and long, with thin calluses on the fingertips, and they jumped nimbly on the black and white keys. Yan Shuyao watched intently, lost in thought, and Naitang in her arms also nestled quietly, its eyes wide open, motionless.

At the end of the song, the person and the cat were still frozen.

"Sister Yaoyao?"

"Huh?"

"What else do you want to hear? I know most pop songs." Lu Wei squinted her eyes and giggled.

Yan Shuyao came back to her senses, thought for a while, "Do you know classical music?"

"Mm, I'll try."

The little girl took out another music book, flipped through two pages, and laid it out.

She played a Schumann's "Fantasia" and a Bach's "The Sheep Quietly Grazing On The Grass".

Unknowingly, the sun set to the west.

Lu·Pianist·Wei was a little tired. After finishing her practice, Yan Shuyao was still immersed in the music, and after a while, she came back to her senses.

"I have a present for you," she said.

"What?"

Yan Shuyao reached into her bag, took out a silver card, and handed it to her, "My mother's company's lifetime membership card is only for acquaintances. When you have an ID card, go to the company to activate it, and then you can take a Chinese membership card." The economy class of Yuan Airlines’ aircraft does not require money.”

Lu Wei opened her mouth wide.

"Don't tell anyone, most people don't know." Yan Shuyao lowered her voice, raised her index finger to her lips.

Lu Wei touched the card, looked it over and over several times, and sighed: "Your mother is so good? Will the company not lose money?"

"Little fool." Yan Shuyao chuckled and poked her head. "You were thinking of saving money for me. How much money can you save by missing a few tickets? Hahaha, it's okay, just do whatever you like~"

The silver card is covered with a matte film, which feels good to the touch. The airline's logo is engraved on the front and a row of card numbers is on the back.

Lu Wei raised her head and looked at her stupidly.

September, school has started.

The "autumn tiger*" is still fierce, and the weather remains hot and humid.

*a term used to describe a period of hot and dry weather that occurs during early autumn in some regions, particularly in East Asia.

Qi Yan sat in the car, waiting as she accompanied her daughter to the school for registration. Since it's inconvenient to go inside, she stayed in the car. Through the windshield, she watched groups of students gathering near the school gate, some of them familiar faces. Her mind was filled with a myriad of thoughts and emotions, a mixture of various feelings.

The once dreamed paradise has now become a past she'd rather not reminisce about. After leaving the school, she did live a more relaxed life, but there was always a lingering regret in her heart. She couldn't teach her daughter until the third year couldn't witness her daughter's graduation firsthand, and couldn't accomplish the things she had wanted to do.

 Her strength alone is too small to fight against the entire system after all.

Compared to the small regrets, she has gained more satisfaction. She has a girlfriend, a child, and her own little home. Having these is already enough for her. She has never been a greedy person.

By noon, as the sun rose higher, her daughter finally came out.

Her daughter said that the new homeroom teacher was the former English teacher, and the new Chinese teacher was the one who taught Class Four, a gentle and refined man. The classroom had been relocated to the third floor, neither too high nor too low, other than that, there were no other significant changes.

Because Lu Zhiqiao was on a business trip and would not be back until two days later, the two of them are at home, so Qi Yan took her daughter out for a big meal.

After eating, Lu Wei still have to go to school in the afternoon, to get her textbooks, and start class the next day.

In the second year of junior high, her daughter had fully adapted to the life of a junior high school student. Her way of speaking and behaving gradually carried a touch of maturity, and she disliked being overly controlled or restricted by her family. However, deep down, she was still a mischievous little kid at heart.

With the addition of the new physics subject, she found it quite enjoyable and not too challenging because she had already previewed the material in advance. The physics teacher was a witty and humorous gentleman who made the classes very interesting. She gradually developed a liking for physics as a result.

The new mathematics knowledge posed quite a challenge for her. She approached it with trepidation, but to her surprise, she found the topics on triangles in the first two chapters not too difficult. On her first quiz, she achieved an unprecedented score of 103 points earning public praise from the mathematics teacher.

She seemed to be inspired and suddenly became very diligent.

During the day, she attended classes, and after school, she practiced playing the piano. In the evenings, she focused on completing her homework. She stopped reading novels and watching TV dramas, at most indulging in some serious literature.

Every night, Qi Yan diligently assisted her daughter with her studies.

The bedroom door was slightly ajar, and there were two figures sitting in front of the desk, one adult and one child. It was a warm and peaceful scene. Lu Zhiqiao leaned against the door, quietly peering through the crack, a smile unconsciously forming at the corners of her mouth.

This is the home she imagined.

She had never expected that such a day would come, but the scene before her arrived so quickly, catching her off guard. Warmth flowed in her heart, enveloping her tightly.

She was not a greedy person, so she could be content with what she had.

As the clock's hands gradually approached nine o'clock, the night grew deeper. After taking a shower and applying a face mask, Lu Zhiqiao returned to the bedroom. She took out the photo of her elder brother and sister-in-law from the drawer of her bedside table and gazed at it, her eyes fixed, lost in thought.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching, and it is another time of the year for a family reunion.

"Wife~"

The bedroom door was slowly pushed open, and Qi Yan entered quietly. She quickly rushed forward and embraced the person who was standing by the bed lost in thought.

A faint fragrance lingered in the air as Lu Zhiqiao, caught off guard, fell into the warm embrace from behind. She let out a soft sigh and smiled, holding onto the hand resting around her waist. "Finished tutoring?"

"Mm."

"You've worked hard," Lu Zhiqiao said, placing the photo frame down and turning around. She cupped Qi Yan's face with both hands. "Let the little girl do some of her homework on her own occasionally. You're exhausting yourself like this."

Qi Yan shook her head and smiled slyly: "I won't be tired if you kiss me once."

As soon as the words were spoken, Qi Yan saw a blush spread across Lu Zhiqiao's fair cheeks, and a shy expression appeared in her eyes. She cautiously lifted her chin and pressed her lips against Qi Yan's, giving a peck.

"Elder sister's kiss is so sweet," she blinked and said.With her index finger raised, Qi Yan gently pressed it against Lu Zhiqiao's lips.

Qi Yan tightened her embrace and lightly touched Lu Zhiqiao's face with her nose. "Will you come home with me for the Mid-Autumn Festival?"

"Okay."

Qi Yan was taken aback.

She agreed so readily, which was surprising to Qi Yan. 

Lu Zhiqiao understood what she was thinking and raised an eyebrow, the smile on her lips deepening. "We should meet formally at some point, not too early, not too late. The holiday season is just right."

The two looked at each other and smiled, with deep affection in their eyes.

"Elder sister."

"Mm?"

Qi Yan tilted her head and leaned towards her, with her lips pressed against her soft white earlobe, pressing her charming voice: "Let's go to the opposite side..."

Author's Note:

Yan Yan: Elder Sister~

Qiao Qiao: almost died on the spot.jpg