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"Alright, Yangyang, you go ahead then." Liu Zheng winked at Ji Yangyang, hoping he could help him during the race. However, Ji Yangyang completely missed his meaning, treating the wink as if it were meant for a blind man. Hearing Liu Zheng's agreement, he immediately ran to find the starting flag and stood in the center in front of the two cars...
"Are you ready?" Ji Yangyang looked at Su Chang and Liu Zheng seriously and shouted in the few English words he knew.
Both of them gave Ji Yangyang an OK sign, and Ji Yangyang then started the countdown.
"3, 2, 1, Go!" Ji Yangyang finished the countdown and waved the starting flag.
Liu Zheng and Su Chang rushed off the track almost simultaneously. Liu Zheng's car clearly took the lead, and its performance was also better than the car that Su Chang had randomly chosen.
"This is not fair!" Wang Yidi shouted excitedly, her face full of anger and dissatisfaction.
“Exactly, how could they do that? Uncle Ji Yangyang is clearly cheating.” Huang Zhitao, unusually, stood on the same side as Wang Yidi and chimed in, her hands on her hips, looking indignant.
"Yeah, she jumped the gun again, and her car is even better than Teacher Su's. How can you compare them?" Qiao Yingzi joined in the criticism, her eyes revealing her concern for Su Chang.
"Stop arguing, look!" Ji Yangyang suddenly pointed to the first bend of the track and shouted excitedly.
Upon hearing the sound, the girls quickly turned their attention to the track. They saw Su Chang driving his race car, executing a beautiful drift around a corner, and overtaking Liu Zheng like lightning, the distance between them growing ever wider. They jumped up in excitement, their screams echoing throughout the room.
Wow! Teacher Su is amazing!
"Teacher Su is truly amazing!" Fang Yifan couldn't help but nod repeatedly, his face showing admiration.
"That's really amazing!" Ji Yangyang stared intently at Su Chang's movements, his eyes gleaming with excitement, clearly deeply impressed by Su Chang's superb skills.
With each perfect drift through the corners, Su Chang steadily increased the distance between himself and Liu Zheng. Although Liu Zheng's race car had superior performance, it was still far inferior to Su Chang's superb skills.
After completing two laps, Su Chang executed a stylish drift and came to a smooth stop at the starting point. He unbuckled his seatbelt, removed his helmet, and calmly stepped off the bike.
"Wow! Teacher Su, you're amazing!" Wang Yidi rushed over like a happy little bird as soon as she saw Su Chang come down, tightly holding Su Chang's right hand and saying with a face full of admiration.
“3.9 Yes, Teacher Su, you’re amazing!” Huang Zhitao was not to be outdone, and immediately took Su Chang’s left hand, her eyes filled with admiration.
"That's right, Teacher Su, you're amazing! Why don't you teach me?" Qiao Yingzi quickly walked up to Su Chang, her eyes full of anticipation.
Ji Yangyang stood to the side, her eyes shining as she stared at Su Chang. Although she didn't say anything, her eagerness for guidance was obvious.
"Alright, calm down, everyone." Although Su Chang was being held tightly by the two women and was secretly enjoying it, he pretended to be indifferent and shook off their hands. The corners of his mouth were slightly upturned, as if he was trying to hide his inner joy.
After waiting quite a while, Liu Zheng finally arrived, albeit late. He got out of the car and walked straight towards Su Chang, giving her a thumbs-up and exclaiming sincerely, "Awesome! Teacher Su, you're truly amazing!"
"Not at all, not at all!" Su Chang waved his hand modestly, a faint smile on his face, and replied politely, "Alright, it's getting late, let me treat everyone to a big meal."
"Yay!" Everyone except Ji Yangyang jumped up excitedly, and then they left the racetrack.
Su Chang and Liu Zheng each drove a car towards the hotel Su Chang had booked. Su Chang was driving three girls, while Liu Zheng was driving Fang Yifan and Ji Yangyang.
Chapter 156 Atmosphere Destroyer
Su Chang went to the restroom while eating. When she came out, she saw Huang Zhitao waiting at the door. Huang Zhitao excitedly rushed over and hugged Su Chang's hand.
"Teacher Su, Taozi, what's going on here..." Just then, a voice suddenly came. The two turned around and saw Pan Shuai staring at Su Chang with an unfriendly expression.
"Uh..." Su Chang's face showed a hint of embarrassment. He opened his mouth, but didn't know how to explain. He secretly groaned in his heart, as if he had been caught cheating by his parents.
Huang Zhitao, like a startled rabbit, jumped back quickly, waving her hands frantically while blushing and saying, "Uncle, you've misunderstood, it's not what you think." Her eyes revealed a hint of tension and unease, as if she was afraid that Pan Shuai would blame her. After all, Pan Shuai might not care about anything else, but that didn't mean he wouldn't care about her having a puppy love.
"Yes, Teacher Pan, we came out to play with other people today," Su Chang quickly chimed in, his voice a little hoarse, and a few beads of sweat even appearing on his forehead.
Pan Shuai still had a hint of doubt on his face. He frowned and looked at Su Chang and Huang Zhitao, as if trying to find some clues from their expressions.
"Really? Is it alright if I go over and take a look?" Pan Shuai's tone carried a hint of probing.
“No problem, let’s go.” Su Chang quickly agreed. He took Pan Shuai’s arm and walked towards their private room, with Huang Zhitao following closely behind.
Upon entering the private room, Fang Yifan and his companions immediately stood up and greeted Pan Shuai with broad smiles.
"Teacher Pan!"
When Liu Zheng saw Pan Shuai, he was also full of surprise. He stared wide-eyed and said, "Pan Shuai, what are you doing here?"
"Boss Liu, you're here too!" Pan Shuai was also surprised to see Liu Zheng, after all, he was Liu Zheng's part-time coach at the racetrack.
"Yes, Teacher Su took Yangyang and the others to my racetrack today. They're here for dinner, so why don't you come over and grab a bite?" Liu Zheng quickly and enthusiastically invited.
"Oh, is that so? I'll skip the meal. I have an appointment to eat with someone, and they're waiting outside. I just saw Taozi eating here, so I came to check on them." Pan Shuai quickly waved his hand to refuse, a hint of regret flashing in his eyes.
"Okay, then I won't bother you this time. Let's have dinner together again next time," Liu Zheng said politely.
"Okay, I'll be going now." Having confirmed that Su Chang wasn't alone with Huang Zhitao, Pan Shuai left with peace of mind. Su Chang and Huang Zhitao exchanged a glance, both seeing a look of relief in each other's eyes.
Su Chang patted her chest lightly, secretly relieved that Pan Shuai hadn't pressed her for more information. Huang Zhitao lowered her head, the blush on her face not yet completely gone. She glanced at Su Chang furtively, a complex emotion welling up inside her. Just as she sat down, as if remembering something, she greeted everyone and went out to find Pan Shuai.
"Why did you stay in the bathroom for so long? Did something happen?" As soon as Pan Shuai returned, Li Meng asked with a puzzled look and a hint of worry in her eyes.
"No, I just saw Teacher Su having dinner here with Taozi and the others, so I went over to say hello," Pan Shuai quickly explained, scratching his head as he spoke, seemingly a little nervous.
"Oh? Teacher Su and the others are here too. Shall we go?" Li Meng's expression changed slightly, and a hint of unease flashed in her eyes. She then got up to leave, her movements somewhat hurried.
"No, Ms. Li Meng, it's alright, let's just eat." Pan Shuai had finally managed to get Li Meng to have a nice meal, and he was unwilling to leave before they had even eaten. He quickly reached out and grabbed Li Meng's sleeve, his tone pleading.
"No, it won't be good if the students see this." Li Meng's attitude was unusually firm. She frowned, her eyes filled with determination. She valued her prestige in front of the students very much. If this were seen, it would definitely be the talk of the school by Monday. What prestige would she have left then?
"Uncle! Teacher Li Meng!" Huang Zhitao had originally come to talk to Pan Shuai about not going home and spreading rumors about her and Su Chang, but when she saw Teacher Li Meng with her uncle, she immediately understood. Her face showed surprise, and her eyes widened.
"Taozi, what brings you here?" Pan Shuai looked at Huang Zhitao with a puzzled expression. Li Meng's departure was already chaotic enough, but he didn't expect Huang Zhitao to interfere at this time. He felt annoyed.
"Uncle, I'm fine, you guys eat first." Huang Zhitao also noticed her uncle's unusual behavior, and a hint of embarrassment flashed in her eyes. After saying that, she was about to slip away.
"Um... Huang Zhitao, wait a moment." Seeing Huang Zhitao about to leave, Li Meng quickly called out to her. A hint of hesitation appeared on her face, as if she was thinking about something.
"Teacher Li Meng, what's wrong?" Huang Zhitao asked Li Meng with a puzzled look in her eyes.
"Um... how about we have dinner with you guys? Is that convenient?" Li Meng suggested, her voice low and somewhat embarrassed, for reasons unknown.
"Uh!" Huang Zhitao immediately looked at Pan Shuai, her eyes revealing a hint of inquiry, as if she wanted to ask him what he meant.
Pan Shuai's face showed a hint of helplessness. He secretly groaned in his heart. This was supposed to be his date with Li Meng, how did it turn into a dinner party? But seeing Li Meng's attitude, he immediately realized that he probably couldn't change Li Meng's mind, so he could only nod reluctantly.
Seeing Pan Shuai nod, Huang Zhitao, though unwilling, could only force a smile. She gritted her teeth, thinking, "Li Tiegun? Who would want to eat with him! This is too much pressure!" However, she still tried to keep smiling and said, "Sure, Teacher Li Meng, please come with me."
After speaking, Huang Zhitao led the two towards the private room, her steps appearing somewhat heavy.
Inside the private room, Su Chang, Liu Zheng, and Ji Yangyang were chatting enthusiastically about racing, while Qiao Yingzi, Fang Yifan, and Wang Yidi were also lively discussing interesting things that happened at school. Suddenly, the door opened, and everyone's attention was drawn to it.
"Holy crap, Li Tiegun!" Fang Yifan, who had been facing away from the door, turned around curiously after everyone quieted down and immediately saw Li Meng. His mouth gaped open, his face showed a look of astonishment, and his voice unconsciously rose eight octaves.
The sudden silence was the worst thing; the private room instantly fell into a deathly stillness. Fang Yifan realized his lapse in composure, his face turning bright red, like a ripe apple. He quickly forced a fawning smile and tried to salvage the situation, saying, "Teacher Li!"
Li Meng merely glanced at Fang Yifan, seemingly oblivious to his earlier form of address. Her gaze was calm and undisturbed. Then, she turned to Su Chang and politely asked, "Teacher Su, is it alright if we come over for a meal?"
Although Su Chang was somewhat reluctant, he still forced a smile and replied, "No problem, of course no problem." He wore a fake smile, but inwardly he thought, "If you've said that, how could there be a problem?"
The atmosphere in the private room became unusually heavy. Everyone ate in silence, and no one chatted as lively as before. Everyone unconsciously sped up their eating, and the meal quickly ended in this dull and awkward atmosphere.
Early Monday morning, Fang Yifan rushed into the classroom like a whirlwind. His eyes darted around, and when he saw Huang Zhitao and Qiao Yingzi already sitting in their seats, he immediately jumped to Huang Zhitao's seat like an excited puppy that had smelled food.
"Taozi, what happened to Tiegun and your uncle after that day?" Fang Yifan's voice was as loud as a megaphone, attracting the curious glances of many people around him.
Huang Zhitao's face flushed instantly. She looked at Fang Yifan with almost pleading eyes, hoping he would lower his voice. Qiao Yingzi, standing to the side, watched Fang Yifan and whispered reproachfully, "No, Fang monkey, your mouth is really big. Don't you even know where we are?"
Fang Yifan then realized that he had become the focus of everyone's attention. Like a startled rabbit, he quickly covered his mouth.
However, at that moment, Wang Yidi appeared behind Fang Yifan like a ghost. She patted Fang Yifan on the shoulder and deliberately shouted in an exaggerated tone, "Big Mouth Monkey!"
Fang Yifan was confused by this sudden nickname. He frowned and looked at Wang Yidi with a puzzled expression, wondering what the nickname meant.
"Big Mouth Monkey! Pfft!" Qiao Yingzi reacted the fastest; she burst out laughing as if she'd heard the funniest joke in the world. Huang Zhitao also reacted quickly, giving Wang Yidi a thumbs up, seemingly indicating that the nickname was indeed very suitable for Fang Yifan.
"You catfish demon, how dare you call me Big Mouth Monkey?" Fang Yifan finally reacted, a hint of dissatisfaction and anger appearing on his face. He pointed at Wang Yidi, about to retort, when he suddenly noticed that the students around him were all starting to walk back to their seats, and even Huang Zhitao and Qiao Yingzi had taken out their books and pretended to be reading.
A sense of foreboding washed over Fang Yifan, and he felt a chill run down his spine. When he turned around, he was terrified to see Li Meng standing at the classroom door, her eyes glaring at him like two sharp swords.
Chapter 157 Pan Shuai's Fury
Fang Yifan's body trembled involuntarily, his heart filled with fear and tension. He knew he was about to be in trouble again...
"Fang Yifan, come out here for a moment!" Li Meng's voice came coldly. Fang Yifan's heart sank. Just as he expected. He shook his head helplessly, patted his mouth a few times, and muttered softly, "It's all because of this mouth of mine."
Wang Yidi's voice drifted over again: "The key is, don't hesitate to take the plunge." Qiao Yingzi and Huang Zhitao were trying hard to suppress their laughter; their shoulders trembled slightly as they struggled to control their laughter.
Fang Yifan glared at Wang Yidi with annoyance, and was about to say something when he heard Li Meng's cold voice coming from the doorway again: "Fang Yifan, what are you doing? Stop dawdling and come over here!"
Fang Yifan's heart tightened. He dared not argue with Wang Yidi any longer and quickly ran towards the door.
After Fang Yifan and Li Meng left the classroom, a burst of laughter erupted inside. The students' laughter was like waves, one higher than the next. Fang Yifan, however, was completely unaware that his nickname "Big Mouth Monkey" had spread rapidly among his classmates and was practically synonymous with him.
Li Meng led Fang Yifan directly to the office. As soon as they entered, Pan Shuai greeted them with a broad smile. However, Li Meng merely glared at him coldly, a look like a sharp sword, instantly freezing Pan Shuai's smile on his face. He was completely bewildered, utterly unaware of what he had done wrong.
“You’re coming along too!” Li Meng said coldly again.
Although Pan Shuai didn't know why Li Meng had called him over, he still obediently nodded and replied, "Oh, okay!" His voice carried a hint of doubt and nervousness.
Then, Li Meng sat down in her seat, her eyes cold and stern, as if they could pierce through one's soul. Pan Shuai and Fang Yifan stood in front of Li Meng, heads bowed, like two schoolchildren who had made a mistake, not daring to look up at her.
In the end, Pan Shuai couldn't hold back any longer. He put on a fawning smile, stared intently at Li Meng, and asked cautiously, "Teacher Li Meng, please tell me what's wrong. I'll know where I went wrong and I'll definitely correct it in the future."
Li Meng didn't even glance at him. Instead, she turned her gaze to Fang Yifan, her eyes filled with a hint of sternness. She said calmly, "Fang Yifan, do you know what you did wrong?"
Fang Yifan was like a frightened little bird. His body trembled slightly, his eyes darted around, and he dared not meet Li Meng's gaze. He could only stammer, "Um... I shouldn't... have gossiped about you and Teacher Pan behind your back." His voice grew softer and softer, as if he was afraid that his voice would anger Li Meng.
Fang Yifan was filled with regret and self-reproach. He realized that his actions might have caused trouble for Li Meng. He glanced at Pan Shuai and found him staring at him with a hostile expression, his eyes seeming to want to devour him alive. Fang Yifan's heart raced instantly, and he felt an immense pressure bearing down on him.
"Anything else?" Li Meng's voice rang out again, a hint of dissatisfaction in her eyes.
"Anything else?" Fang Yifan was immediately confused. He looked at Li Meng with a puzzled expression, muttering to himself, "Didn't I already admit my mistake? What else is there?" A confused expression appeared on his face, and his brows furrowed slightly.
"Since you don't know where you went wrong, then go stand outside the office and reflect on your actions. We'll talk again when you've figured it out." Li Meng was furious at Fang Yifan's expression. Pointing to the office door, she said firmly. There was no hesitation in her eyes; she seemed very disappointed in Fang Yifan's performance.
"Uh... okay." Fang Yifan wanted to defend himself, but when he saw Li Meng's murderous gaze, he deflated like a punctured balloon and obediently shut his mouth. He silently walked to the office door, his back to everyone, inwardly groaning.
Then, Li Meng looked at Pan Shuai again, her eyes revealing a hint of struggle and helplessness. She sighed softly and said, "Pan Shuai, we need to have a serious talk."
A bad feeling suddenly rose in Pan Shuai's heart. He didn't know what Li Meng would say next. He looked at Li Meng, nodded, and tried to keep his expression calm, but his heart was already in turmoil. Pan Shuai was filled with unease and doubt.
"Pan Shuai, I think we should just be ordinary colleagues, okay? It would be better if we kept a certain distance from each other in the future," Li Meng said earnestly, her eyes firm and resolute, as if she was trying hard to suppress her inner emotions.
Upon hearing this, Pan Shuai trembled slightly, an expression of disbelief appearing on his face. His lips trembled as he said, "Why? Just because of what Fang Yifan said?" His voice was filled with excitement and incomprehension, as if the whole world had collapsed in an instant.
Seeing Pan Shuai's agitation, Li Meng's heart softened, but she still shook her head and said seriously, "Pan Shuai, please calm down. As teachers, we should at least set a good example. We're not dating yet; we just went out for a meal. Look at the students' reactions. If we were really dating, and they followed suit, would we be fulfilling our responsibilities?" Her tone was firm and powerful, leaving no room for argument.
A hint of pain and helplessness flashed in Pan Shuai's eyes. He hated Fang Yifan to death and wished he could devour him alive. He clenched his fists tightly, trying his best to control his emotions.
"But... just because we're teachers doesn't mean I can't pursue the people I like, right? Don't you think that's very unfair to me? Does being a teacher mean I should always be single? That's a fallacy." His voice was filled with anger and resentment, and it was the first time he had refuted Li Meng's words.