The anchor I was supposed to meet turned out to be my student.

After throwing her schoolbag onto the sofa, Jiang Yan sat down and began swinging her eye-catching white silk stockings.

Noticing my gaze, Jiang Yan stopped and said with displeasure, "Why do you keep staring at my legs? Didn't you touch them at my house a few days ago...?"

As she continued, Jiang Yanyi became a little shy.

I coughed lightly and asked, "Why did you come here early today?"

"You forgot? Tomorrow is the start of the National Day holiday, so school let out early this afternoon."

Oh yeah, I almost made this mistake. A month has already passed since the start of the semester, and I'm completely oblivious to the approaching holiday, even though I just handed out holiday instructions to the students for the seven-day break...

Have I been living too comfortably for the past month and forgotten what a holiday is? But being bothered by so many girls every day is really annoying. I don't even have time to play games with my best buddies. And tonight I have to go to Ye Zhi's house; I promised her in her office yesterday…

There were still some documents left, and I took advantage of the less than ten minutes I had left before I could leave work to finish them, so I didn't say anything more and continued doing my work.

But Jiang Yanyi walked over to me and watched me work. Then I couldn't concentrate on my work anymore because I don't like being disturbed while working, especially by Jiang Yanyi wearing a JK school uniform. I couldn't help but want to hug her and work with her. Of course, this thought was fleeting, but it still scared me quite a bit. What's wrong with me lately? Is it really as Xin Ning said, that all the girls around me are beautiful girls, and that some kind of suppressed impulse in my heart is about to burst out?

"What's so interesting? Go back to the sofa and sit down. We'll start tutoring after we get off work."

Jiang Yan pouted and said, "I was just curious to take a look, why are you being so stingy... Oh~ I know, were you secretly switching screens to watch movies or play games while you were working!"

"Stop talking nonsense and stop bothering me. Go back and sit down," I said irritably.

"Pshaw, I don't even care."

Then Jiang Yan turned and walked away, but for some reason she suddenly yelled and fell towards me. Luckily I was right behind her, so she fell into my arms instead of landing on the hard floor.

Jiang Yan looked terrified and froze in my arms. My fleeting thought had unexpectedly come true, albeit in a slightly different way...

Jiang Yanyi's body is small and light, soft and comfortable to hold in my arms, and it even has the function of emitting a fragrance. If I could always hold her like this to work, I wouldn't feel bored at work...

"You, you let go of me, I want to get down..." Jiang Yan gently pushed away my hand that was wrapped around her waist to steady her.

But the girl's beautiful, delicate body made me subconsciously say, "Can I hold you for a while?"

I was shocked as soon as I finished speaking. The person in my arms wasn't just anyone, but Jiang Yanyi, who was ten years younger than me. Was I out of my mind or did something terribly wrong to say something so embarrassing...?

I quickly corrected myself, saying, "No, I misspoke just now..."

Damn, the more I explain, the weirder it gets...

What's even more terrifying is that Jiang Yanyi stopped talking. The hand that was gently pushing me away also loosened its grip. I don't know what she was thinking at that moment. I was behind her and couldn't see her expression. Could it be that she already thought of me as a disgusting pervert, but was now isolated and helpless, so she didn't resist and let me do whatever I wanted...?

Suddenly, Jiang Yanyi's voice rang out: "No wonder my dad said he couldn't hire a male tutor for me. Now I finally understand. Hmph, he definitely has ulterior motives..."

So she really has blacklisted me and thinks I'm a pervert? I'm so upset, but it's all my fault for being so rude...

"Yan Yi, I... I was really joking just now. I'm sorry, I'm not that kind of person. You can go now..." I hurriedly explained while releasing my grip on her.

But Jiang Yanyi showed no intention of leaving. Instead, she said, "My father is in his office not far away. If he sees you treating me like this, you'll have betrayed his trust in you..."

I said, on the verge of tears, "I'm sorry, Yan Yi, I really misspoke just now..."

Jiang Yan suddenly laughed triumphantly and said retaliatoryly, "Hmph, you were just complaining that I was standing next to you and disturbing your work, now you're scared? I never thought you'd have designs on me!!"

The words "scheming against me" shattered my defenses and overwhelmed me with guilt. This was the daughter of an acquaintance, my student, and ten years younger than me. How could I have said such a beastly thing?

I really want to slap myself twice to vent my anger!

However, the next second Jiang Yan leaned against my chest and grabbed my hands to wrap her waist around me again.

"But, but I forgive you this time. You can't do it next time, or I'll tell Dad!" Jiang Yan said, sounding both indulgent and threatening.

I readily agreed, finally feeling a sense of relief. But no matter what, I dared not have any more wicked thoughts about her. I probably wouldn't even dare to look at her legs anymore...

Next, it felt like she was plotting something against me. She stayed in my arms and wouldn't leave. When I begged her to get down, she ignored me and instead moved around in my arms to adjust to a comfortable sitting position, making me feel unbearable!

I constantly reminded myself that I was ten years older than her and couldn't have any other thoughts; she was my colleague's daughter and couldn't have any other thoughts; she was a student I was tutoring and couldn't have any other thoughts. Only with such moral constraints could I remain calm under the temptation of her developing body...

dong dong!

Someone knocked on the door, and I immediately let go of the hand I had wrapped around her waist to steady her. At the same time, Jiang Yan jumped off my arms in a panic, and I felt a sudden sense of loss.

Then the door opened and Director Jiang came in. He saw Jiang Yan standing right next to me and frowned.

I immediately sensed something was wrong. Had they discovered something fishy? How could someone remain calm when their daughter was taken advantage of by someone they trusted?

"Yan Yi, why are you standing there disturbing Teacher Hua's work? Come and sit here."

I couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Then Director Jiang said a few words to me and left. During that time, I was worried that Jiang Yanyi might report what had just happened, but fortunately she didn't. It seems that she really gave me another chance. Now, only Jiang Yanyi and I were left in the office again, and the ambiguous scene from earlier resurfaced in my mind, making the atmosphere awkward.

(To be continued later, do you have any monthly passes at the end of the month?)

Chapter 45, page 165. What is Tongtong secretly doing while locked in the room?

The eerie silence was unsettling, and it only made things more complicated by Jiang Yan's behavior earlier. She seemed to dislike it, yet she lingered there; she seemed to like it, yet she threatened me with Director Jiang, warning me against doing it again. Women's minds are so hard to fathom, even those of immature girls...

"How did you fall? I didn't put anything on the ground that would hurt your foot..." I broke the silence.

"I stepped on my own foot..." Jiang Yan said, feeling a little embarrassed.

Is this the legendary "left foot steps on right foot, right foot steps on left foot, spiraling upwards"?

When it was time to leave work, I started tutoring Jiang Yan. She's becoming more and more well-behaved; she knows to take out her textbooks by herself without me having to say anything, which saves me a lot of trouble.

While I was doing my exercises, Jiang Yan suddenly asked me, "What are Hua-gege's plans for National Day?"

If Jiang Yan hadn't brought it up, I wouldn't have even thought about what to do during the National Day holiday.

I shook my head and said, "I haven't made any plans yet, I'll probably just stay home..."

"Why don't you come on a trip with our family, Brother Hua?" Jiang Yanyi's tone suddenly became excited.

"travel?"

Jiang Yan smiled and said, "Yes, my mom is back from her business trip today, and we're going to Thailand together tomorrow. Brother Hua is coming too!"

I replied, "Let's forget it. After all, it's your whole family going out, and it wouldn't be appropriate for me to get involved. It would be awkward."

Jiang Yan suddenly understood and said helplessly, "Okay..."

No sooner had she finished speaking than Jiang Yan suddenly became excited and said, "Then let's go on a trip together!"

I was amused by her unconventional way of thinking, so I blinked and asked, "What about your parents?"

"They don't need to worry about me. Whenever the family goes on a trip, the two of them are always showing off their affection, leaving me out in the cold. It's so boring..." Jiang Yan said with a dissatisfied expression.

Hearing her talk about travel made me want to travel too. My last trip was a year ago, and I haven't traveled far this year. I was thinking of going on a trip with Xin Ning; she's been staying at school preparing for the college entrance exam, and it's time for her to get some fresh air. Bringing Jiang Yan along would make it more lively, but I just don't know about Director Jiang...

Will she agree? After all, I'm taking her on a long trip. Will she worry that I'll sell her beautiful daughter...?

"But will your father agree to let you travel far away with me?" I asked Jiang Yan.

"He definitely will, because he trusts you a lot. Otherwise, he wouldn't have let you tutor me alone and take me to see Sister Luo Yao alone..."

As she spoke, Jiang Yan's voice grew weaker and weaker, and we both simultaneously thought of the scene where I had just held her in my arms...

Jiang Yan pouted and said, "So you can't betray my dad's trust and take advantage of me like you did just now when we go on a trip, otherwise I'll tell Dad and he'll beat you up!"

I was inwardly both amused and exasperated. She was clearly afraid I'd make unwanted advances, yet she insisted on going on a trip with me alone. What kind of contradictory mentality was that? And how naive was she? If she really had feelings for her, she wouldn't care about her father; she'd just take advantage of her…

However, this also makes it even more important for me not to betray her trust in me.

"Alright then, if your dad agrees, let's go on a trip together. But there's something I need to tell you, my sister is coming too."

Jiang Yan's eyes widened in surprise. "You have a younger sister? How old is she?"

I nodded and said, "The freshmen at this university are about three or four years older than you."

"Is she your biological sister?" Jiang Yan asked again.

I'm speechless. Why is it that every time I tell people I have a younger sister, they all ask if she's my biological sister? Every time this happens, I think about how Xin Ning is actually adopted, but all I can say is that she's my biological sister...

I nodded.

Jiang Yan's furrowed brows relaxed, and she cheerfully agreed, "No problem, we'll leave tomorrow! So where are we going, domestically or internationally?"

"Where do you want to go?" I didn't care.

Jiang Yan thought for a moment and said, "Let's go domestically, hmm... how about Sanya? They have the sea and hot springs there~"

"Okay, but I need to ask my sister tonight and see what she says. I'll contact you again after I come up with a plan."

Jiang Yan smiled and nodded, clearly happy. But traveling can be tiring sometimes, so is it really worth being so happy about...? Now, her only worry was whether the plane tickets were sold out, especially since it was the National Day holiday...

After tutoring Jiang Yanyi, Director Jiang came to pick her up. Jiang Yanyi expressed her change of heart and decided to go on a trip with me instead of with them. After hesitating for a while, Director Jiang told me to take good care of Jiang Yanyi, as she was mischievous and liked to run around, and I needed to keep her in check. It was clear that he agreed to let her go on the trip with me, and he said he would pay for our travel expenses. However, I refused, since Xin Ning was also going back. In the end, I told Director Jiang to just pay for Jiang Yanyi's share.

On my way home, I called Ye Zhi to tell her that I couldn't come to her house tonight because I still needed to pack my luggage and plan my trip.

"Hey, Ye Zhi, are you off work yet?"

"Okay, are you coming to my house now? Remember to buy groceries and come over," Ye Zhi reminded me, reminding me that I had promised to cook for her.

I said somewhat awkwardly, "I'm afraid it's not possible tonight..."

Suddenly, there was silence on the other end of the phone.

I quickly added, "It's like this, I'm planning to go on a trip with Xin Ning during the National Day holiday tomorrow, to take her out for some fresh air, so I need to pack my things and plan the itinerary tonight..."

Are you going on a trip?

Ye Zhi's tone became interested, and I had a bad feeling. Then I heard her continue, "Okay, I'll go tomorrow too."

"But……"

I was just about to tell her that Jiang Yanyi, whom she hadn't met before, was also going, but Ye had already hung up the phone, not allowing me to refuse or agree, which was very much in line with her domineering style...

I thought to myself, the trip has now been expanded to four people with one more addition.

Back at the apartment, I saw Bi Antong's shoes; she was back. But she wasn't in the living room. I went to her bedroom, tried the door lock, but couldn't turn it. So I knocked and called out, "Tongtong, are you in there?"

"Ah, I, I'm changing clothes, you, you wait a minute!"

Then I heard rustling sounds inside, so it seemed they were really changing clothes. But that's normal; it's uncomfortable to come back in this hot weather covered in sweat and have your clothes sticky. They should change or take a shower.

After a while, the door opened, and I saw Bi Antong wearing clothes different from those at school. Her face was a little flushed, and her hair was slightly messy. What was even stranger was the faint scent of lemon in the room. I couldn't help but wonder, she was just changing her clothes...

Bi Antong asked, her gaze somewhat unfocused, "Why are you back so early today?"

I nodded and said, "Did you spray air freshener? It smells so good!"

Bi Antong nodded and said, "I think it's good to spray it occasionally."

"Yeah, but you're wearing your slippers on the wrong feet." I glanced at the ground.