Chapter 339: Volume 1 Chapter 339: Guiman (9)

She might have thought tomorrow would be perilous, so she simply let loose, smiling and saying: "If you haven't eaten, just say you haven't eaten; the teacher won't laugh at you."

While speaking, she handed him the boxed lunch that no one had claimed at the back.

"Eat first, then solve the problem."

Yu Shian glanced at the smile at the corner of her lips, a shallow pear dimple bathed in honey-colored light, making her whole person appear even more lively and radiant.

Different from any teacher he had seen before.

"You laughed."

Jiang Zhi didn't hear clearly: "What?"

Yu Shian picked up his chopsticks to eat, remaining silent.

Jiang Zhi asked the system: "What did he just say?"

【Hmph!】

Jiang Zhi was completely bewildered: "How did I provoke you again?"

【.】 The system ignored her.

Jiang Zhi felt helpless.

By the time Yu Shian finished his meal, Jiang Zhi had already solved that problem, and using his knowledge she derived several solution formulas, just like last time.

He was immersed in the sea of problems; after finishing looking at all the solution formulas, just as he was about to lift his head, his nose caught a faint fragrance drifting from the woman before him—the closer he got, the richer the scent became, delicate and entrancing.

Through his glasses, Yu Shian looked at the woman sitting at the desk, focused on writing; her long hair was simply tied back, with only a strand of black hair hanging beside her eye, her oval face fair with a hint of pink, her features delicate and lovely, her lip shape beautiful and suited for kissing.

The woman seemed to sense his gaze, slightly lifting her eyes; her clear, clean pupils clearly reflected his figure.

As if wondering why he was staring at her, she blinked, her curled lashes trembling slightly.

"Yu classmate, what's wrong?"

Yu Shian subtly withdrew his gaze, moved to the problem set on the desk, stood up, and said: "Goodbye, teacher."

Having said that, he left without a trace of emotion.

Jiang Zhi glanced doubtfully at the disappearing figure at the office door, shook her head, and went back to reading.

Meanwhile, Yu Shian, having left the office, covered his chest in bewilderment, his ears burning hot.

Only when his heartbeat returned to normal did he lower his hand and stride forward.

…

When it was time for evening self-study, Jiang Zhi rose and left the office; nightfall enveloped the entire teaching building, spreading a chill through the corridors.

Jiang Zhi walked up the stairs holding a flashlight, reached the fourth floor, stepped out of the stairwell, and the light fell upon a figure.

That person sat on the hallway railing, facing her direction; if he leaned back even slightly, he would fall straight down from the fourth floor.

Jiang Zhi jumped in fright, her steps halted, and she stared in shock at that silhouette.

In the beam of the flashlight, the boy's shockingly conspicuous red hair stood out; his legs, resting on the railing, shook impatiently, and upon seeing her he stopped, pulling at the corner of his mouth to call: "Teacher."

Jiang Zhi recognized him, regained her voice, and said: "Cheng classmate, sitting there is dangerous."

Cheng Xiao hooked a finger at her, smiling narrowly, and said: "Teacher, I can't get down; come help me."

Jiang Zhi: ……

I believe you, you ghost!

She dared not step closer, intending to go around, saying: "Cheng classmate, don't be afraid; I'll have other classmates help you down."

Cheng Xiao suddenly stood up; the railing was steep and unstable—any carelessness would cause a fall, and besides, this is the fourth floor; falling would mean death or injury.

All that could be seen was him spreading his arms, standing on the bent, uneven railing; in the dim light, his smile was full of malice and excitement.

"Teacher, how would it be if I jumped down?"

Jiang Zhi almost blurted out "Go ahead and jump!" but held it back, because a familiar transparent panel appeared before her eyes.

【Trigger comic plot option: ① Say anxiously and worriedly: You can let the teacher do anything! Absolutely don't jump! ② Jump together with him. ③ Pretend not to see, go straight back to the classroom.】

【Warning: Choosing option ③ will directly affect the comic's ending.】

Jiang Zhi: I'll just kowtow directly!

【That's not impossible.】

Jiang Zhi: ……

Options ② and ③ are impossible to choose; only option ① remains.

Jiang Zhi let out a long sigh, changed her expression, and nervously said: "You can let the teacher do anything! Absolutely don't jump!"

Cheng Xiao crouched down, the corners of his eyes tinged blood-red from excitement, pointing at her and saying: "Teacher, come over."

Jiang Zhi lifted her extremely heavy steps and walked over; just as she stopped, her vision suddenly blurred.

Cheng Xiao grabbed her body in one lift, holding her with inhuman strength, then leaned his legs back, instantly putting both of them in danger.

Her body tilted downward, with the swaying flashlight, she was entirely suspended in midair; the cool evening breeze brushed her skin, her heart nearly stopped, blood rushed to her extremities, bringing a strong but brief sensation of weightlessness.

The boy felt no fear at all; his feet hooked the railing, his hands pulling her downward, excited and frenzied, savoring the momentary near-death feeling.

"Teacher, are you happy?"

"…"

"Teacher?"

Seeing she had no reaction, Cheng Xiao had no choice but to reach out and pull her back up.

The person in his arms was already frightened silly, trembling violently all over; large tears streamed down her reddened cheeks from crying, soaking clusters of fine lashes.

Cheng Xiao glanced at her and furrowed his brows tightly.

He only wanted to tease her, never expecting her to cry like this.

"Don't cry."

Jiang Zhi was so scared she wasn't afraid of dying; angry, she shoved him away hard, lips pressed tight, turned her face away, refusing to look at him.

Seeing this, Cheng Xiao anxiously moved before her, his voice vicious as he tried to appease her: "I'll never treat you like that again—stop crying!"

Jiang Zhi still ignored him, tears hanging at her eyes, her gaze misty, she clung to her knees and cried nonstop.

A sudden thought flashed through Cheng Xiao's mind.

As long as she didn't cry, it would be fine even if he died before her.

He took off his school uniform jacket and placed it over her head, squatting before her, "If you keep crying, I'll kiss you!"

Hearing his words, Jiang Zhi lifted her eyes in a daze, her wet eyes full of disbelief, her voice trembling with tears: "I'm your teacher…… "

Cheng Xiao raised his eyebrows, smirking wickedly: "So what if you're my teacher!"

Given his tone, he really would do it.

Jiang Zhi's heart clenched; she fought back her tears, pursed her lips, and said, "No… I won't cry."

A flicker of regret appeared in Cheng Xiao's eyes, which were filled with malice, as his gaze fixed firmly on her lips.

Pink and tender, they would feel soft if kissed.

Seeing his expression, Jiang Zhi hurriedly stood up, tossed the jacket covering her head back to him, covered her mouth, and muttered, "Evening self-study!"

Cheng Xiao picked up the school uniform jacket with one hand, clicked his tongue, and asked, "Do you have a boyfriend, teacher?"

Jiang Zhi said nothing, head down, walking forward.

Cheng Xiao guessed nastily, "Definitely not—no one would want a woman like you, teacher."

Jiang Zhi stopped, turned and glared at him, her eyes red from crying, lashes fluttering, she lifted her nose and said, "I have a boyfriend!"

Cheng Xiao's face instantly darkened.