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

Then another silence fell...

After the misunderstanding was cleared up, I didn't know what else to say. I knew she liked me, but I didn't know if she knew I knew she liked me...

But I had to explain to Lu Chaoxiong, so I had to take the initiative and say, "Xiaojun... I saw the post you made on WeChat Moments..."

"You...you saw it?" Lu Xiaojun asked, both surprised and flustered. "I clearly set it to be invisible to the teacher..."

“Your dad told me. He also told me that you secretly cried in your room that night…”

Lu Xiaojun blushed, as if a secret hidden in her heart had been revealed.

"I...I just...I cried because of something else, not because of the teacher..."

I could tell that Lu Xiaojun was so flustered that she was incoherent. I hadn't even mentioned that it was because of me... but it was clear that she didn't want to admit her feelings for me.

"It's all Dad's fault, why did he tell the teacher those things..."

"Have you forgotten? You and I were a couple in front of him. When he saw your post on social media, and your crying face, he must have thought I betrayed you, which is why he came to me. He wants me to give him an explanation by tonight, so I told you all this to get your cooperation. I didn't mean to embarrass you..."

Actually, my words indirectly conveyed the meaning that "I know she likes me." So even in the dimly lit equipment room, I could see the deeper blush on Lu Xiaojun's face, which also proved the saying that shy girls are the most beautiful.

After a while, Lu Xiaojun turned her head slightly to avoid my gaze and said, "Dad, just tell him that one of my favorite celebrities announced his girlfriend, which is why I'm sad..."

"Oh..." Although it was a rather silly reason, it was still barely acceptable. And seeing how embarrassed she, a girl, was, I really couldn't say anything more.

After placing the ball down, I said, "Let's go outside."

Just as I was about to walk to the door, Lu Xiaojun arrived at the door ahead of me and locked the equipment room door from the inside.

"Xiaojun, you..."

Lu Xiaojun, who had been keeping her head down, came up to me. She was only ten centimeters away from me when she placed her two small hands on my chest and leaned her soft, delicate body against me.

Has Lu Xiaojun already made up her mind?

I was incredibly excited, but I didn't know how to respond to her feelings. Dating a cute, well-behaved, and wealthy girl like Lu Xiaojun would definitely be wonderful, but was I really ready to date her?

Chapter 20, Question 75: Do you need a girlfriend?

"teacher……"

Lu Xiaojun's soft little hands rested on my chest, her two thumbs slowly tracing the contours of my pectoral muscles...

I know what kind of ceremony she wants to perform, but I'm not mentally prepared at all. I'm afraid that after hearing her feelings, I won't know how to respond appropriately.

My gaze shifted downwards. Because she was a bit shorter, I could only see the top of her head and feel her hair brushing against my neck. I really wanted to pull her into my arms and rest my chin on her head, but I couldn't. Doing so would make my stance clear. I didn't want to reject her; I was just conflicted...

"Teacher, you're lacking... lacking..."

I could not only hear the tension in her voice, but I could also feel the slight trembling in her body.

"Need a girlfriend?"

I was initially filled with concerns, but I was suddenly at a loss for words. Why did she ask such a cute question?

"I'm single now... I know that answer might be misleading, but I can't say I'm not single."

Lu Xiaojun was still drawing on my chest with her finger, but she stammered, "I... I'm single too..."

"……I know."

She's already made her hints quite obvious, but the more obvious they are, the more difficult it becomes for me. I want to take the initiative but I don't dare, I want to politely decline but I'm unwilling to...

Suddenly, Lu Xiaojun raised her head and looked directly into my eyes. Her face was red, like a ripe apple, making me drool. But the determination on her little face made me feel her most sincere thoughts at that moment.

"Teacher, I like you, I like you in a way that I want to be your girlfriend!"

Lu Xiaojun seemed to have exhausted all her strength to say those words. Although her eyes were still fixed on me, the pressure of her hands on my chest revealed her nervousness as she waited for a response. This was the first time she had ever confessed her feelings, which was why she seemed so awkward and nervous. The more she looked forward to it, the more nervous she became. She was afraid of not getting the answer she wanted, just like I was when I first confessed to a girl.

I'm not the male protagonist from an anime who's deaf; I heard her confession perfectly clearly. After meeting her burning gaze, I gradually fell into deep thought.

Without a doubt, I have feelings for Lu Xiaojun. Although we haven't known each other for long, I've already gotten to know this lovely and kind girl to a certain extent. I can even imagine how much sweetness and joy such an excellent girlfriend could bring to my life... But I'm afraid. I'm afraid my current relationships will be disrupted. If I date Lu Xiaojun, the first thing I'll have to do is cut ties with Bi Antong. Of course, cutting ties means she has to move out. Putting aside the fact that I promised her last night that I wouldn't let her move out, from my own emotional point of view, once Bi Antong moves out, we will have nothing to do with each other anymore. I'm extremely unwilling to accept that. In the short time we've lived together, I've already developed some different feelings for Bi Antong...

Another issue is our teacher-student relationship. I'm Lu Xiaojun's direct academic advisor, which is a sensitive topic, especially at a prestigious university like Shanghai Jiao Tong University with its abundant resources. People who don't know Lu Xiaojun's family background can easily associate it with some kind of shady deal, because I do have resources that could influence her studies. Even if others don't have these negative associations and think we're truly in love, they'll still naturally assume I'll side with my girlfriend. I'm not afraid of being dismissed like my predecessors—I can always find another job—but I'm worried about the rumors that might circulate about Lu Xiaojun, since she'll be staying here for at least two more years…

“Teacher…” Lu Xiaojun called to me sadly, pulling me back to reality.

"Xiaojun, I..."

Just as I was at a loss for words, Lu Xiaojun reached out and covered my mouth, saying, "I don't want you to reply now, teacher. Can you reply to my feelings when I'm mentally prepared?"

Lu Xiaojun's sudden change surprised and made me feel guilty. It must have been my hesitation that made her back down and caused a misunderstanding. I felt guilty for still thinking about Bi Antong while facing her confession... But I also felt relieved. I can put off this difficult situation until later. I can't accept her confession, but I don't want to reject her either. Maybe it's selfish, but I don't want to lose this lovely girl by rejecting her confession. I like her sweet scent, I like her kind and gentle nature, and I like the feeling of her revolving around me...

Just when I thought she would run away in embarrassment, she unexpectedly removed her hand, looked at me confidently, and said, "I will definitely live completely in the teacher's heart!"

I'm so grateful to have her care about me like this...

I could no longer remain silent. I reached out and stroked her cute little head, smiling as I looked at her, feeling an even stronger affection for this little girl.

Suddenly, the lock on the equipment room door was turned, but since Lu Xiaojun had just locked the door from the inside, no one could open it to come in. Lu Xiaojun and I panicked immediately. If someone saw us hiding here, it would be troublesome. Teachers and students locking themselves in the dimly lit sports equipment room was enough to make people think all sorts of things.

I quickly looked around and decisively pulled Lu Xiaojun to hide in a corner blocked by a pile of clutter. I let Lu Xiaojun stand inside first, and then I stood in front of her, face to face.

Sure enough, the person outside opened the door with a key; it was probably the PE teacher checking the number and arrangement of the equipment.

Since the clutter could only cover a limited area, I had to lean against Lu Xiaojun. Our bodies were pressed close together, and I could clearly feel her two soft mounds. Although she was petite, her female characteristics were very well developed, and she didn't skimp on any fabric.

Our breathing was exceptionally clear at such close proximity; I could even feel her heartbeat. I turned my head slightly to glance at the PE teacher, who was counting the number of basketballs.

There was no air conditioning in the equipment room, and with the hot weather and cramped space, both Lu Xiaojun and I couldn't help but sweat. Some parts of our bodies became itchy from the heat, but to avoid making too much noise, I had to endure it. However, Lu Xiaojun's tolerance was not so strong, and she couldn't help but twist her body slightly, so she ended up rubbing her breasts against my chest...

Ultimately, the unfortunate situation still arose; I had already recited the ten passages from the Analects dozens of times…

Gradually sensing something was amiss, Lu Xiaojun tried to pull away, but due to the limited space, she couldn't escape at all. She could only playfully pinch my waist with her hand, but she didn't dare to use too much force, afraid that I would cry out in pain...

"Huh?" The PE teacher, who was counting the number of basketballs, suddenly exclaimed in surprise.

Then his footsteps approached us...

(Guess if you've noticed?)

(I won't write stories with kitchen knives or pure love endings; I'll only write harem stories, so don't worry.)

Chapter 21, Section 76. You should have a sore butt, not that!

I can't describe how nervous I was. I didn't know if he noticed something was wrong as he walked towards us. Although the equipment room was dimly lit, it wasn't so dark that we couldn't see anything. Although this pile of clutter was our best cover, it was also our only barrier to hide. Once he got around, he would be able to see Lu Xiaojun and me clearly. Any normal person would mistakenly think that the two of us were doing something shameful in broad daylight.

I've prepared for the worst. If the PE teacher does find us, I'll immediately grab Lu Xiaojun and rush out the door so he can't see our faces. If he catches me, I'll use the opportunity to buy Lu Xiaojun enough time to escape, at least to avoid ruining her reputation. It's normal for college couples to be intimate, but doing it secretly in the PE equipment room would sound terrible if word got out.

The footsteps grew closer, and I shifted from initial tension to a state of readiness, to the point that I forgot I was pressing Lu Xiaojun harder and harder against me, instinctively wanting to merge with her to minimize the amount of my back exposed...

Suddenly, Lu Xiaojun, who was pressed against my chest, let out a soft hum. Although the sound was extremely faint, it might seem a bit abrupt in the quiet equipment room. I didn't know what was wrong with Lu Xiaojun, but I kept my eyes on the approaching PE teacher out of the corner of my eye.

"Students these days are getting bolder and bolder, they don't follow the rules at all..." the physical education teacher suddenly remarked.

His seemingly pointed remark sent shivers down my spine.

"We all agreed to put the basketball back in its proper place, so how did one roll over here? It's such a headache..."

The PE teacher stopped in front of the pile of clutter blocking Lu Xiaojun and me, picked up the basketball from the ground, went back and put it back in its original place, and then finally finished the inventory and left the equipment room.

Although the danger had temporarily passed, I still dared not let my guard down, because I didn't know if he would suddenly steal from me...

After a while, seeing that there was no more movement, I cautiously peeked out. The door was closed, and there was no sign of them coming back.

“Xiaojun, we can come out now.” I stepped forward.

But then I heard a sobbing sound. I turned around and saw Lu Xiaojun wiping away her tears. I didn't know why she suddenly started crying, so I quickly asked her with concern, "Xiaojun, why are you crying?"

Lu Xiaojun wiped away her tears and said pitifully, "My nose hurts so much... Waaah..."

I took a closer look at her small nose, and it was indeed red. It must have hurt from my body pressing on it earlier. No wonder she couldn't help but groan softly. I quickly reached out and gently stroked her cute little nose.

"And my head hurts too..." Lu Xiaojun touched the back of her head.

I quickly reached out my other hand to rub the back of her head. It must have been tough for her, having been pinned against the wall by me the whole time; no wonder her head hurt.

“It hurts here too…” Lu Xiaojun pointed to her shoulder.

So I used my other hand to massage her shoulders.

"And here, and here..."

I was so busy and flustered, rubbing her forehead one minute and her neck the next. I didn't have enough hands to handle it all; I wished I could turn into an octopus.

"Teacher, it hurts here too, can you rub it for me quickly?"

I finally realized she was teasing me. I stopped what I was doing, tapped her head, and said irritably, "Why won't you let me rub your butt and chest? Those are the places that should hurt..."

Lu Xiaojun touched the spot where I had tapped her, and after I caught her, she lowered her head and blushed, saying, "Teacher, you really hit me too hard and it hurts..."

My lips twitched. Was she going to say those misleading things again?

"And this is punishment for the teacher. Who told the teacher to be so indecent just now? She actually... made my stomach hurt from being poked..." Recalling that feeling, Lu Xiaojun's face turned so red that it was almost bleeding. Her voice was as soft as a mosquito's buzz as she spoke the last part.

I was so embarrassed that I didn't know what to say, so I just shifted the blame and said, "You were the one who was moving around, I couldn't help but..."

"But I only moved the duck a few times, it must be that the teacher has an unhealthy mind..." Lu Xiaojun didn't want to take the blame.

"Xiaojun, you have no idea how charming you are, teacher I..." I quickly shut my mouth, almost blurting out my true thoughts.

But Lu Xiaojun still heard the first part of my compliment about her charm. She was both happy and shy, and then suddenly said insecurely, "But I'm so short and small. In the teacher's eyes, I'm just a little kid. How could I be charming...?"

"Who's so blind! Xiaojun, you're talented and beautiful, how could you not be charming? Besides, I think being petite has its advantages, it's a big plus..." Seeing Lu Xiaojun's self-conscious look, I couldn't be shy and blurted out my true feelings.

After a pause, I continued sincerely, "On the contrary, I don't even know what I have to offer, I have no charm whatsoever, yet I'm lucky enough to have won your favor..."

This time, it was Lu Xiaojun's turn to shake her head in disagreement, saying firmly, "No, that's not true. The teacher is very handsome and manly, he looks handsome when he's working, and he's also very gentle and considerate..."

Lu Xiaojun rattled off a bunch of advantages that I felt were completely out of my league, but I couldn't help but say smugly, "I'm not perfect either, Xiaojun, you're praising me too much, haha..."

Unexpectedly, Lu Xiaojun blushed and added, "Indeed, the teacher has one bad point, he's a bit indecent, he was just thinking about rubbing my butt and breasts..."

I can imagine how embarrassed I looked. I touched my nose and scratched my head for a while before finally saying, "Let's get out of here quickly, I don't know if he locked the door..."

I first pressed my ear against the door to listen carefully to the sounds outside, and only after confirming that no one was passing by did I press down the doorknob. I discovered that the PE teacher had forgotten to lock the door. I was very relieved, otherwise we would have been stuck for a while.

I slowly opened the door and peeked outside. Since everyone had gone to lunch or returned to their dorms to rest, I didn't see anyone passing by. I turned to Lu Xiaojun and said, "Come out now, there's no one outside."

After Lu Xiaojun and I left the equipment room, she simply said to me, "Goodbye, teacher, I'm going to eat now," and then fled from me. I could understand her feelings at that moment. After all, she had just confessed to me and there had been some awkward physical contact. As a girl, she was naturally shy and found it difficult to get along with me in a calm manner for the time being.