Chapter 2279: Being Laughed At

Li Moning's eyes dimmed slightly, and she muttered in a low voice, "Look, when it comes to schemes, I just can't compare to her."

"What schemes? It's clearly just thick-skinned! Where is her reserve? She's usually so dignified, but the moment she encounters a man she likes, she throws it all away!"

Ling Xiaoxiao felt so frustrated.

And this feeling of frustration reached its peak after seeing Liu Sui take the cartoon headband off Qingkong's head and put it on her own!

"Teacher Qingkong, do I look good wearing this?"

Liu Sui tilted her head, seeking an opinion from Qingkong.

But at this moment, Qingkong was already feeling very uncomfortable.

He said with a calm expression, "This was for me; it's not suitable for you to wear."

Seeing Qingkong's displeasure, Liu Sui became very uneasy.

She murmured, "I'm sorry, I just liked it a lot too and wanted to try it on to see if it suited me before buying another one."

"There are various styles at the stall; you can try them on there."

"You're right."

Saying this, Liu Sui sheepishly took the headband off and returned it to Qingkong.

Qingkong took it and wanted to put it back on.

But thinking about how it had already been worn...

Qingkong suddenly felt bothered, turned around, and stuffed the item into his backpack.

Li Moning saw the whole process.

She knew she shouldn't be so sensitive.

But she just couldn't stop herself from overthinking: "Do you think Qingkong stopped wearing it because Teacher Liu Sui thought it didn't look good?"

How would Ling Xiaoxiao know what those two had said?

But she definitely had to comfort her friend, so she said, "Qingkong is a person with strong opinions; how could he change his mind just because someone said a couple of things?"

"That depends on who is saying it."

"You..."

Ling Xiaoxiao felt like Li Moning became a different person whenever she encountered Qingkong.

Where did that confident little sun go?

Ling Xiaoxiao was impatient, but didn't know what to do.

And Jiang Motian, who had been in the state of watching a show, finally spoke up: "You two, why are you both looking more like bitter gourds than the other?"

Sigh, a perfectly good outing being disrupted by someone they don't like—how could they not be bitter gourds?

However...

Ling Xiaoxiao's eyes darted, and she began to negotiate with Jiang Motian: "Sister, can you send Teacher Liu Sui away?"

"Why? Is her teaching ability not good?"

"No, it's quite good."

"Then is her relationship with the students very average?"

"That's not it either; many people quite like her."

"Since that's the case, why not play together?"

Jiang Motian was playing dumb while knowing the truth.

While speaking, she was also observing the two girls.

Ling Xiaoxiao reacted quickly, thinking of a reason in the blink of an eye: "I just feel that with a teacher present, it will be awkward."

"It's fine, isn't she staying with Qingkong? Then just let her stay with Qingkong, and you and Momo can have a good time."

"That won't do!"

Ling Xiaoxiao immediately refused sternly.

And her reaction made Jiang Motian narrow her eyes slightly: "Why won't it do?"

"Because... because her appearance ruined our little group! We were having a perfectly good time, so what's the deal with someone suddenly joining in!"

"Little sister, forming little cliques is not advisable, you know."

"Then has Sister never formed a little clique before?"

"I..."

Jiang Motian wanted to deny it.

However...

It seemed she really had.

Regardless of how childish she thought she was back then, it couldn't change the fact that it happened.

Jiang Motian rubbed her nose and said nothing.

Ling Xiaoxiao pressed on, lobbying Jiang Motian from another angle: "Momo also feels uncomfortable; even if it's just for Momo's sake, Sister, please step in and stop it."

Jiang Motian looked at Li Moning and asked, "Is that so, Momo?"

Li Moning was not quite in the zone.

It took a moment for her to react and understand what Jiang Motian was asking.

After hesitating for a moment, Li Moning opened her mouth: "I..."

"Momo definitely thinks so! Aren't we here today to accompany Momo to relax? If she feels tense and not relaxed, then today's outing has no meaning."

As soon as Ling Xiaoxiao saw that look in Li Moning's eyes, she knew this girl was about to boost others' morale and dampen her own again.

So she simply spoke for Li Moning.

And this time, her glib tongue moved Jiang Motian.

She nodded gently: "Fine, I understand."

As her voice fell, Jiang Motian walked to the side and made a phone call.

In no time at all, Liu Sui's phone rang.

Seeing it was a call from the school leadership, Liu Sui dared not delay.

But the more she talked, the uglier her expression became.

After hanging up the phone, she said to Qingkong with a dejected face: "Sorry, something suddenly came up at school, I have to go back first."

"No need to apologize, go ahead and attend to your business."

"You are truly considerate! Then next time... can we eat together?"

"My apologies, I don't have much time lately, I'm sorry."

Qingkong was very amiable on the surface.

But his refusal was undeniable.

Liu Sui had been rebuffed politely, and she felt uncomfortable inside.

Yet she did not retreat because of this; instead, she smiled even more gently: "Then let's make plans again when you aren't so busy."

After speaking, she turned back and said to the few people behind her: "I have something to attend to and must leave first, please excuse me."

Ling Xiaoxiao immediately waved: "Goodbye, teacher!"

Her impatient farewell nearly made Liu Sui's face go cold.

Fortunately, Liu Sui kept her expression composed.

It was only after she turned around that she rolled her eyes fiercely.

Seeing Liu Sui leave, Ling Xiaoxiao immediately gave a thumbs up to Jiang Motian: "Big sister is so amazing, you settled it with one phone call!"

"Settled what?"

Qingkong was finally able to shake off Liu Sui's gentle entanglement and return to the main group.

By the time he walked over, he happened to hear Ling Xiaoxiao's words.

"Ah, it's just..."

Ling Xiaoxiao scratched her hair, struggling to find an excuse.

Jiang Motian glanced at her with a smile, then helped her out of the situation: "They are hungry and want to eat, so let's go eat at the restaurant inside the amusement park."

Finding a way out, Ling Xiaoxiao quickly took it: "Right, what big sister settled was just the matter of the restaurant for dinner!"

There was only one restaurant in the amusement park.

It was fairy-tale themed and had a very atmospheric feel.

However... it was also extremely popular.

Qingkong then said: "At this hour, there probably aren't any seats left."

Jiang Motian felt these were all minor matters.

She took out her phone and said: "Wait, I'll make another call."

While Jiang Motian was finding someone to make arrangements, Ling Xiaoxiao stared at Jiang Motian with stars in her eyes.

At the same time, she exclaimed to Li Moning: "The way your sister makes phone calls is just too cool!"

"Mm, it really is quite cool."

Li Moning echoed Ling Xiaoxiao.

But her eyes were looking at Qingkong.

Discovering that Qingkong was about to look over, Li Moning immediately turned her head and stared at a little bird in the tree.

Qingkong asked her: "What are you looking at?"

"That little bird in the tree is so well-behaved, standing there without moving at all."

"How could it not be well-behaved? That's a sculpture."

Uh...

Li Moning was embarrassed.

And what made her even more embarrassed was Ling Xiaoxiao's irrepressible laughter.

"Pfft—hahahaha!"