Chapter 192: Playing Mind Games

Hearing Shazhu's words, Teacher Ran asked somewhat excitedly:

"You think that too?"

Shazhu blinked, then instead of answering he asked back, "Also? I think that too? Who else thinks the same as me?"

Teacher Ran: "It's Lin Shengli, the Factory Director of your courtyard; I ran into him on the street last time and chatted with him for a while."

"Maybe he was just comforting me."

Shazhu thought for a moment and said, "I don't think so; I also believe you can definitely return to being a teacher. Really, this kid is quite capable."

Although Shazhu doesn't submit to Lin Shengli, he still admires him somewhat.

Since Lin Shengli said that, Teacher Ran will surely be able to return to teaching.

So then, pursuing Teacher Ran is not wrong?

Thinking that, Shazhu's interest in Teacher Ran sparked again instantly.

Teacher Ran happily said, "Thank you; since you all say that, I believe in myself even more."

Shazhu rolled his eyes and said, "Actually, Lin Shengli also told me that with my cooking skills, I'll definitely be able to return to the cafeteria."

Teacher Ran: "Exactly, I think the same."

"Your cooking skills are really great; the dishes you make are truly delicious."

Shazhu: "Then, next time at my place, I'll cook a meal just for you?"

As soon as the words left his mouth, Shazhu instantly regretted it.

Because he's too poor right now.

If he were to invite Teacher Ran to his place for a meal, he'd at least have to buy meat, which would cost money.

Teacher Ran laughed, "Still eating? I just ate my fill."

Shazhu: "Then how about you come sit at my place?"

Teacher Ran's words exactly suited Shazhu's wishes.

Teacher Ran thought for a moment and said:

"That works; let's just go sit."

"I don't have anything to do either right now."

Siheyuan.

Qin Huairu was washing dishes in the courtyard, while Jia Zhangshi stood to the side watching.

Jia Zhangshi is growing increasingly worried that Qin Huairu will remarry.

Consequently, she's also growing more displeased with Qin Huairu.

"What are you staring at? Why don't you come wash instead?"

Seeing Jia Zhangshi staring at her, Qin Huairu felt somewhat uneasy inside.

Jia Zhangshi let out a cold snort and asked:

"Have you done something that lets down the Jia family?"

Qin Huairu became upset: "What are you saying?"

Jia Zhangshi: "Then you're still afraid of me watching you?"

Just then, Shazhu and Teacher Ran walked in.

Qin Huairu glanced up and couldn't help but frown.

However, she quickly forced out a smile and said:

"Oh, Teacher Ran has come."

Teacher Ran politely greeted: "Hello, Jiageng's mother and grandmother."

Qin Huairu: "Hello, hello."

Teacher Ran pointed at Shazhu and said, "I'm here to find He Shifu."

"You go about your business."

Upon hearing that, Jia Zhangshi instantly broke into a smile.

She had always been worried that Qin Huairu would remarry Shazhu.

If Teacher Ran and Shazhu became a couple, then Qin Huairu and Shazhu wouldn't work out.

That's why she had to smile.

But upon hearing that, Qin Huairu's smile instantly froze.

Shazhu also ignored them, pointed to his own room, and said to Teacher Ran:

"Teacher Ran, this way, this way, ah."

Watching Shazhu and Teacher Ran's backs, Qin Huairu stomped her feet, darkened her face, and walked toward her own home.

Jia Zhangshi whispered, "Just give up on that idea."

Shazhu's home.

Shazhu was happily chatting with Teacher Ran when the door suddenly opened; the two turned their heads and saw Qin Huairu walking in holding a thermos.

"Shazhu, why don't you know to pour water for Teacher Ran?"

Qin Huairu said, walking over, picking up a cup, placing it in front of Teacher Ran, and then said:

"Come, Teacher Ran, have a cup of water."

Then.

While pouring water, she said, "These cups are all clean."

"I help him wash them every day."

Hearing that, Shazhu became upset.

Couldn't help but start complaining in their mind:

"When did you start giving me a once-over every day?"

"You just spout lies as soon as you open your mouth."

As for Teacher Ran, they smiled somewhat unnaturally.

She felt that Qin Huairu and Shazhu's relationship was quite unusual.

After pouring the water, Qin Huairu looked at Shazhu and asked:

"Did you forget to buy tea leaves?"

"If I don't help you buy it, you won't even think about buying it."

Saying this, they looked at Teacher Ran and said with an apologetic smile:

"Teacher Ran, please make do a little."

"This Shazhu, he treats all household matters as if he's a hands-off manager."

Shazhu said with a gloomy face: "What, when to buy..."

Qin Huairu turned her body, lightly patted Shazhu's shoulder, and said:

"You, just stop explaining, huh."

"I can understand."

"Isn't it just that you went to help Teacher Ran cook today?"

"Then can I be concerned?"

"Also, I completed the task you arranged."

"I washed your clothes clean, and I also cleaned the inside and outside of the house."

Saying this, they looked at Teacher Ran and continued:

"By the way, Teacher Ran, there's another matter."

"This Bang Geng, he's especially happy to see you come."

"But this child, afraid to delay your affairs, didn't dare come over."

"He has a problem he can't solve and wants to ask you."

Teacher Ran: "Oh, then I'll go over and take a look."

Qin Huairu happily said: "Okay."

Actually, Bang Geng had no idea Teacher Ran was coming.

Qin Huairu did this merely because she didn't want Shazhu to be with Teacher Ran.

She had already thought about it.

Lin Shengli hasn't even been with her once; not being with her means he won't support her.

Her family is used to eating well.

So, she wants to be with Shazhu.

As for whether Shazhu is capable or can have children, she doesn't care.

Because she had already gotten an IUD.

Moreover, she wants to be with Shazhu just to leech off him, letting him become their family's long-term meal ticket.

Teacher Ran stood up and said to Shazhu:

"Um, Master He, I'll go and come back right away."

Shazhu nodded: "Okay."

"Actually, there's no need to rush; couldn't we do it later?"

After Teacher Ran left, Qin Huairu glared at Shazhu and shouted loudly:

"What? Tend to that fire, poke it with the fire poker."

Then.

Walking out with a smug look.

Shazhu muttered gloomily to himself:

"What fire are you poking? You're just here to cause trouble."

Qin Huairu brought Teacher Ran home and said to Bang Geng, who was doing homework:

"Bang Geng, look who's here."

Bang Geng looked up, hurriedly stood up, and said:

"Teacher Ran has come."

Jia Zhangshi: "Teacher Ran has come."

Teacher Ran: "Hello, Grandma Zhang."

Saying this, they looked at Jiageng and continued:

"Jiageng, not bad—you just started middle school and already know how to study."

"Which problem can't you solve?"

Bang Geng: "Ah, I, I don't have any problems I can't solve."

Qin Huairu became embarrassed and quickly laughed:

"Yes, Bang Geng just said he couldn't do it, but now he can."

"This is also thanks to Shazhu."

"Ever since Shazhu started caring about our Bang Geng, he's made a lot of progress."

"Now Bang Geng can care about our family."

Teacher Ran, you said this happiness doesn't come easily, right?