There Are Always Teachers Who Want To Ask Out Parents

Chapter 99: Family

Her lips were soft, and a steady breath escaped her mouth. Lu Zhiqiao couldn't help but tremble slightly as her fingertips brushed through her hair and down her back, gently caressing the curve of her neck.

"Elder sister..."

"Mm."

"Let's go to the opposite side?"

Lu Zhiqiao felt herself go weak, but she was well aware of her intentions. She curled her lips into a delicate smile, "What are you going to do?"

"What do you want to do, huh?" Her voice lowered.

In recent days, Lu Zhiqiao has been busy, with her daily routine revolving around home and work, or going on business trips. It has been a long time since she felt satisfied. Ever since she saw Qi Yan changing clothes at the gym, her desires have only grown stronger. Day after day, she fantasizes about it, and she can't wait any longer.

If she were to bring it up herself, she would feel embarrassed and shy. She wonders how long she can endure it.

Yan Yan is really thoughtful.

Lu Zhiqiao didn't speak, she was shy and buried her face on her shoulder.

This is tacit consent.

The two left the house lightly and stepped into the opposite door.

Perhaps it was just imagination, but as their desire grew stronger. The light in the living room seemed hazy and ambiguous. As soon as they entered the room, without even finding their footing, the two couldn't wait any longer and embraced each other, leaning against the wall.

"Wife, I've been waiting for a long time." Qi Yan muttered, with a bit of complaint in her eyes.

Lu Zhiqiao's eyes were blurred, and she stretched out her index finger to press her lips, "Hush, call me elder sister."

"Elder sister~"

"Kid."

The word was like a hook, firmly grasping onto Qi Yan's heartstrings. With a single flick, it tickled her. She tilted her head back, squinting and smiling, using a playful tone like that of a child, she said, "Tonight, I'm sister's little friend..."

Her slender and profound eyes were like shimmering wine, captivating without her own awareness. As Qi Yan's gaze fell upon her, a sudden fire ignited within the depths of Lu Zhiqiao's heart, tightening its grip. They kicked off their slippers and took slow steps towards the bedroom.

Pushing open the door, a rich and romantic fragrance wafted through the air, enveloping their senses.

The refreshing scent of lemon mingled with cedarwood, gradually transitioning into the enticing fragrance of roses. It then subtly revealed notes of vanilla and sandalwood, creating a dangerous and captivating aroma that sparked hidden emotions.

The desk lamp was dimmed, creating a subtle and intense atmosphere.

There were several small toys placed on the bedside table, including various styles of handcuffs, as well as ropes and strips of fabric.

Qi Yan tugged at the corner of Lu Zhiqiao's clothes, walked over, picked up a strip of fabric with her fingertips, smoothed it out, raised an eyebrow at her with a teasing smile, and blindfolded her with the fabric, tying a butterfly knot behind her head.

"Yan Yan, you..." With sudden darkness before her eyes, Lu Zhiqiao felt a slight panic, instinctively reaching out to grab the hand of the person beside her.

In the next second, her hands were wrapped in warm palms.

A gentle voice whispered in her ear, "Let's make elder sister happy first."

The world spun around.

They came once in the bedroom.

The house was very spacious, with no one around, so they didn't worry about making noise that could be heard. Lu Zhiqiao was sweating profusely, feeling like a dried shrimp that had been thrown into boiling water. For a brief moment, she thought the seasons had turned back to March or April, with the dampness of the rainy season, making even her hair feel sticky.

Qi Yan is a mischievous kid who loves to play pranks, but she's inwardly vicious, so of course she can't let her off the hook.

"Yan Yan—"

"Mm?"

"Teach me."

"What does elder sister want to learn?" Qi Yan grabbed Lu Zhiqiao's hand and kissed her affectionately.

Lu Zhiqiao asked softly, "What do you think?"

The two looked at each other and smiled.

Qi Yan took out the prepared underwear, went to the bathroom to change, picked up the rope at the head of the bed and shook it in front of Lu Zhiqiao, implying that she wanted to tie Qiao Qiao's hands. Like that night at the bar.

However, before she could react, Lu Zhiqiao snatched the rope from her and swiftly wrapped it around her wrists, tying a knot. Then, with a swift motion, Lu Zhiqiao lifted her hand, causing her to fall to the ground.

"Children who play tricks will be punished."

….

Facts have proved that Qi Yan underestimated Lu Zhiqiao's learning ability.

The bedroom, living room, balcony... Everywhere in the house bore the traces left by the two of them. From late at night to the early hours of the morning, until the faint light of dawn appeared on the horizon, they slept heavily, only to be awakened by the sound of the alarm clock.

Lu Zhiqiao had originally planned to go to work, but couldn't manage to get up at all. Thinking that there wasn't anything urgent in the morning, she decided to call Xiao Wan and reschedule for the afternoon. After that, she put her phone on silent mode and cuddled with her little friend, falling back asleep once again.

Not long after, her phone screen lit up, showing a call from Niu Niu. However, due to being on silent mode, she missed the call.

Then Qi Yan's cell phone rang.

"Hello—" Qi Yan answered in a daze.

Their daughter's doubtful voice came from the receiver: "Little Mom, where did you go?"

Qi Yan hesitated for a moment and instinctively replied, "We're just next door."

Her voice carried a heavy drowsiness, sounding very tired. There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone, and then suddenly a low chuckle came through, "Ah, never mind, you guys go ahead. I'll grab breakfast outside by myself." With that, the call immediately ended.

The phone slipped off the pillow, but Qi Yan didn't react for a moment. She found a comfortable position in Lu Zhiqiao's arms, rested on it, and closed her eyes.

In her dream, she smacked her lips and tasted marshmallows which were very sweet and soft.

….

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On the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, every household gathered together to celebrate.

Inside the small apartment building, warm yellow lights illuminated the rooms. The interior was beautifully decorated, and the dining table was filled with about ten dishes of various sizes. A bottle of red wine was placed on the table, while gentle and soothing instrumental music flowed from the speakers.

A middle-aged couple came down from the third floor, holding hands.

"Old Qi, do I look good in this outfit?"

"Look good."

"You say it looks good without even looking at it, it's dismissive!"

"Oh, hehe, just kidding."

Ms. Lin wore an emerald green qipao-style long dress, adorned with delicate embroidery along the satin fabric. The patterns were grand, and the soft velvet texture complemented her waistline beautifully. She had her hair elegantly coiled up, and she wore a pearl necklace around her neck, matching pearl earrings in both ears. The overall design was simple yet refined, exuding an air of nobility.

Dad Qi wore a simple shirt and pants, neatly tidied up from head to toe, and was in good spirits. He tilted his head and looked at his wife carefully, clapped his hands, gave a thumbs up, and boasted: "Oh, which angel is this who descended into the earth and landed in my house? You are not allowed to leave now that you're here."

"You and your mouth." Ms. Lin pretended to be annoyed and reached out to slap him, but there was a smile on her face.

"Are we going to be too formal and serious? What if we scare Xiao Lu?

Dad Qi dodged to the side and reached out to embrace his wife's waist, smiling happily:  "First impressions matter. As the saying goes, the character of children depends on their parents. Whether Yan Yan is a reliable person in Xiao Lu's eyes or not, it also depends on the state of the two of us."

When their daughter announced that she had a new girlfriend, his initial reaction was not to take it seriously, thinking that his daughter was just playing around again. After all, their child had only brought home one girlfriend before, which ended quickly, and her subsequent relationships were casually mentioned and never introduced to the family.

He and his wife had given up hope.

They usually don't interfere in their daughter's personal life, and they trust that she has her own sense of boundaries and doesn't need them to worry about her.

Unexpectedly, the daughter told them directly that her new girlfriend is Director Lu.

No, it's Vice President Lu now.

He was ecstatic at that moment.

His little girl has grown up and achieved success. Unexpectedly, she brought home the person her father had once wanted to recruit, and even "included a bonus" by bringing along a granddaughter. She truly is his treasure, inheriting his charm and charisma from back in the day.

He had met Lu Zhiqiao more than once, and his impression of her was very positive. He highly praised her and couldn't help but boast about her in front of his wife, hoping to give her a general idea. He had initially worried that his wife would feel jealous, but Ms. Lin was completely engrossed in curiosity and didn't think of anything else at all.

"Haven't you met her several times before? It's my first time meeting Xiao Lu," Ms. Lin couldn't help but suppress her laughter.

Dad Qi held his wife's arm and continued walking, "Yes, yes, you will find out later."

Well, let me tell you, Yan Yan kept her relationship a secret, only telling us after half a year," Ms. Lin sighed.

"That's being serious and responsible, making sure before announcing it to prevent any surprises."

"You are really a father."

"You are also a real mother."

"Hahaha..."

As they reached the first floor, the couple carefully inspected the dishes, drinks, and tableware on the table. They looked around the surroundings, ensuring everything was in order. Despite their efforts, they couldn't help but feel nervous.

While she is curious, Ms. Lin misses Niu Niu more. It had been a while since the child had visited, yet Ms. Lin still remembered her favorite dishes, fruits, and drinks. This time, to her delight, mother and daughter were brought home by Yan Yan. Ms. Lin had already instructed the household staff to prepare everything in advance, eagerly awaiting her child's arrival. 

As she thought about Niu Niu and then shifted her thoughts to Lu Zhiqiao, a fleeting idea crossed her mind. However, in the blink of an eye, it vanished before she could grasp it.

Not long after, there was the sound of car horns outside the courtyard.

A beam of light swept through the large living room window.

A white car slowly backed into the parking space, turned off the engine, and the lights went out. Qi Yan got out of the car, opened the rear door, reached out to hold Lu Zhiqiao's hand, and led her out of the car.

Lu Zhiqiao's fingers were a little cold. She stood firm and looked around subconsciously. The layout of the courtyard was similar to Shu Minxi's building, but it was different. It was much warmer and with more human touch.

The living room door was half open, and a little light leaked through the gap.

Her heart leaped to her throat, and the beating became more and more cheerful and intense, as if she was going to be out of breath.

Behind the door is Yan Yan's home.

It will also be her home.

She only met Yan Yan's father, twice at the negotiating table and once in the community. Although she still had an inherent impression in her mind and it was difficult to change, she was somewhat prepared psychologically.  As for Yan Yan's mother, she really couldn't figure out the situation at all, she could only imagine based on the description given by Yan Yan, so she was naturally nervous.

The concept of "parents" has been away from her for more than ten years.

"Yan Yan..." She stopped suddenly, "Should I call them uncle and aunt, or—"

"Hah, mom, why are you nervous, Grandpa and Grandma are nice people, hurry up and go in." Without waiting for Qi Yan to speak, Lu Wei couldn't help opening her mouth, as if she didn't care.

She walked up the steps by herself, opened the door and went in, shouting loudly: "Grandpa Qi, Grandma Lin,I'm here~"

"Ah, little Niu Niu!"

Ms. Lin's joyful voice came from the room.

Qi Yan grabbed Lu Zhiqiao's hand, winked at her to comfort her, and the two followed behind up the steps and into the door.

The door was open, and the two elders surrounded Niu Niu. Ms. Lin smiled and said cheerfully, "Grandma has specially prepared delicious food for you. Come in quickly." After she finished speaking, Dad Qi looked up, "Little Niu Niu where is your mother?"

He saw his daughter leading a beautiful young woman walking towards him.

"Dad, Mom."

Qi Yan let go of Lu Zhiqiao's hand and put it in the other hand, then embraced her shoulders and held her in her arms, "Let me formally introduce you, my girlfriend Lu Zhiqiao."

The eyes of the two elders swept over at the same time.

Lu Zhiqiao took a light breath and smiled at the two of them: "Hello, uncle and aunt."

"Look, the whole family finally entered through one door," Dad Qi's heart bloomed with joy, and his face blossomed as well. He eagerly welcomed Lu Zhiqiao into the house.

Ms. Lin also nodded with a smile, but did not speak. She looked at her from head to toe with probing eyes, without showing any traces, and the smile marks at the corners of her mouth deepened.

Several people entered the house and closed the door. Qi Yan graciously fetched slippers and put away the bag for her wife, with her right arm around her shoulder from the beginning to the end, in full of protection. Since it was meal time, the dishes on the table were all ready, and the family chatted a few words before going directly to the table to eat.

The two grandparents were down-to-earth, with gentle temperaments, resembling an ordinary elderly couple in an ordinary family, just as Qi Yan had described. While their family might be considered "nouveau riche" in certain situations, they only showed a bit of formality when necessary. At home, they didn't pay as much attention to such details.

Lu Zhiqiao was a little cautious.

If it was a workplace, she could handle "Boss Qi" with ease, but now this person is Yan Yan's father, and the two identities were not suitable for her, and she was inevitably nervous when meeting her parents for the first time.

So it was seen through.

"Xiao Lu, today I am just a father, and you are just my daughter's girlfriend. We don't think about business matters, so don't be nervous, just treat this as your own home, and the family will have a happy holiday. And the two of you. This matter is up to you, Yan Yan's mother and I just want to see you, and we won't interfere with the rest." 

Ms. Lin just smiled along and didn't speak from the beginning to the end.

Lu Zhiqiao inexplicably felt more nervous, but she still nodded to Dad Qi.

From the corner of her eye, she kept glancing at Ms. Lin.

Her heart is pounding.

Could it be that Yan Yan's mother doesn't like her?

What should she do.

–Crash

With a crisp sound, Lu Wei accidentally knocked over the glass, the glass shattered, and the drink spilled all over the floor.

Everyone at the table was startled.

The little girl's face was slightly pale, and she immediately bent over to pick it up in fright.

Lu Zhiqiao frowned, about to reprimand her daughter, but then she saw Ms. Lin put down her chopsticks and stand up in a hurry. She quickly circled around, saying, "Don't pick it up, be careful not to cut your hand." She then held Lu Wei's wrist and examined it carefully, asking softly, "Are you scared, little Niu Niu? Sit still, Grandma will have someone bring a new glass."

She smiled and turned around to call the servant, took a brand new cup, and let the floor be cleaned up.

Lu Zhiqiao stared blankly.

Time seemed to turn back, she was submerged in the long river of memory, and a scene from her childhood vaguely appeared in her mind: she accidentally broke the bowl, and immediately went to pick it up, her finger was cut with a small cut, bleeding, and her mother scolded her from head to toe. Her voice was loud, as if she had committed a heinous crime.

Seeing Niu Niu is like seeing herself, seeing Ms. Lin, but imagining that her ferocious mother has changed.

She has seen many gentle people, but those people have nothing to do with her. She envies, but can only watch from a distance.

Now, she is surrounded by gentle people.

At that moment just now, she instinctively reacted to scold her daughter, just like her mother scolded her, but seeing Ms. Lin like that, she suddenly realized that she was very much like the person she hated.

Everyone can't get rid of the shadow of their original family throughout their lives.

Although she had been unlucky before, she was extremely lucky now. That cursed shadow would disappear under her feet one day.

"Thank you, Grandma Lin." Lu Wei whispered, a little embarrassed, but still smiled at her.

Ms. Lin sat back and put two pieces of sweet and sour pork ribs for her with a smile.

….

After the meal, the servants brought fruit snacks, and the family sat in the living room eating and chatting.

Ms. Lin gradually became more talkative, talking with Lu Zhiqiao so eloquently that Dad Qi had no place to intervene, so he had no choice but to talk to his daughter. But her daughter's eyes are fixed on her lover, and she doesn't give him half a look, which really makes him "sad".

"In the future, come to our home often with Yan Yan. Your dad and I might be busy occasionally or go on trips, but most of the time we'll be at home. It will be lively when you all come over together," Ms. Lin said warmly.

"Remember to bring little Niu Niu with you.

"Also, if Yan Yan bullies you, tell us and we will clean her up for you."

Lu Zhiqiao couldn't stop laughing, and gradually felt a lot more relaxed, nodding her head in response.

Clearly, Ms. Lin is very fond of Niu Niu. She placed a large plate of fruit on the table for everyone to enjoy, but she personally served Niu Niu a small plate and placed it beside her, occasionally feeding her a bite or two. She would always ask if she had enough to eat. If Niu Niu were younger, Ms. Lin would probably have held her in her arms and hugged her directly.

Both elders were extremely gentle individuals. Their voices were soft and their actions were unhurried and calm. They spoke to the household staff in a warm and gentle manner, showing politeness and courtesy. A smile was always present at the corners of their eyes and lips.

There was a genuine and natural gentleness that emanated from within them, without any pretense or intentional acting.

With such parents, there is no need to worry about raising a confident daughter.

She became more and more envious of Yan Yan.

Later in the evening, as the moon climbed up the sky, the whole family sat on the rooftop to admire it.

In Lu Zhiqiao's memories, for many years, Mid-Autumn Festival was only celebrated by her and her daughter alone. They didn't admire the moon, but simply ate a few mooncakes after dinner or even went on trips directly. Festivals meant for family reunions like this were just good opportunities for them to go on vacation and travel together.

The night was serene and the moon hung in the sky like a silver plate, casting its radiant white light. The faint outline of the circular craters on its surface could be seen.

Ms. Lin held the little Tuanzi in her arms, while Lu Wei sat beside her, stroking the dumpling's fur with one hand and eating mooncake with the other. Ms. Lin looked at her with a smile and suddenly sighed, "Ah, she really looks just like Yan Yan when she was little."

Qi Yan was cutting a piece of mooncake and fed it to Lu Zhiqiao without even looking back: "Mom, you used to say I was mischievous when I was little. How come Niu Niu is so well-behaved?"

"Yeah, you were as mischievous as a little monkey. That's why it's good that you've grown up and saved me from worrying. Now I have Niu Niu, who is even more well-behaved than you." Ms. Lin joked mercilessly while hugging Lu Wei tightly. She saw Lu Wei swallowing a bite of mooncake and quickly picked up a cherry and stuffed it into her mouth.

Dad Qi snickered beside her.

Qi Yan shook her head, didn't care, and hummed softly: "I have a wife."

Lu Zhiqiao blushed.

 ….

The moon grew cooler, gradually climbing higher as the night grew deeper.

Tonight, the mother and daughter were going to stay with them. Ms. Lin had already instructed the housekeeper to tidy up the room for little Niu Niu. As she watched the child yawn, she personally accompanied her to the room and then the family dispersed, each going back to their rooms to rest.

Back in the master bedroom on the second floor, Qi Yan hugged Lu Zhiqiao and pushed her against the wall.

Inhaling each other's fragrance.

"Wife~"

"Call me elder sister."

Qi Yan cupped her face and leaned in to kiss her tear mole, lingering and pressing a bit harder before playfully nibbling on it. She asked with a teasing smile, "Elder sister, how do you feel today?"

Lu Zhiqiao remained silent, with no expression on her face, and no emotion could be seen.

"Elder sister?"

Qi Yan was a little flustered.

Is wife angry?

Was there something about her parents that made Qiao Qiao uncomfortable? Or, Qiao Qiao doesn't like to get along with her parents?

She thought about it wildly, her face changed, and she frowned.

"Yan Yan."

A gentle voice came from beside her ear.

She hummed, raised her eyes, and saw Lu Zhiqiao leaning closer, closing her eyes: "Sister is going to kiss you."