「The next day.」

Lin Feng saw Zhang Yuxi with a fierce, queenly makeup that gave her an air of cool, noble elegance. She would definitely face a lot of gossip when she went to school today.

"Honey, don't overthink it!"

Zhang Yuxi gave a slight smile. "I won't. I'm already prepared to face it head-on."

The children's over-the-top compliments were soaring.

"Wow, Mommy is so beautiful today! The most beautiful Mommy!"

"You're like a fairy! Fourth Treasure loves Mommy the most!"

"Mommy, make a heart!"

After driving to the university and touching up her makeup, Zhang Yuxi stepped out of the car. Her very presence seemed to drop the temperature, capable of freezing someone from ten feet away.

Zhang Yuxi walked into the school, her gaze fixed straight ahead. Every day, wherever she appeared, she was a stunning sight.

The surrounding students cast… uh… knowing smiles her way?

"Professor Zhang, good morning!"

Zhang Yuxi nodded. "Good morning."

Her aura was fully unleashed, and no one could withstand it. Those students, who had been wearing mischievous grins, suddenly froze.

My God, a love story worthy of a TV drama is unfolding right before our eyes.

"Professor Zhang, good morning!"

"Mm, good morning."

The young woman who had greeted her walked a few steps, then gathered her courage and turned around. She made a heart gesture at Zhang Yuxi. "Professor Zhang, I wish you and the upperclassman a happy life together!"

What?

On the walk from the main entrance to her office, Zhang Yuxi received well-wishes from quite a few students. Her mind was in a bit of a fog. This was completely unexpected; she had thought she would be the subject of everyone's gossip! She never imagined they would react like this.

"Professor Zhang? Are you all right?" The person asking was the same teacher who had called her the other day.

She smiled faintly. "I'm fine."

Her gaze swept over the other teachers in the office. Some of them avoided her eyes, looking down and pretending to be busy with their work.

Is it because my aura is too strong today, or is it because of the rumors?

At that moment, a female teacher of a similar age approached her.

"Professor Zhang, the principal is looking for you."

"I see, thank you."

「The principal's office.」

The principal was a man over fifty. He had once considered introducing his son to Zhang Yuxi, but when he found out she already had children, he had to disappointedly scrap the idea.

"Principal, you wanted to see me."

"Sit." The principal leaned back in his chair and asked with a neutral expression, "Is the post about you and Lin Feng true?"

Zhang Yuxi nodded. "It's true."

"Can you tell me what exactly is going on between you two?" the principal asked again. He had just looked at their files and was completely baffled. How did two people who seemed to be from different worlds end up as husband and wife?

Realizing this was a private matter, the principal quickly added, "If it's inconvenient to talk about, then never mind." His tone softened, and he managed a small smile. "I'm just curious, that's all."

The principal had always held Zhang Yuxi in high regard. The opportunity for further studies at Peking University, by rights, shouldn't have been hers. An experienced teacher should have been sent. Even Zhang Yuxi had thought she was just going through the motions, but she was unexpectedly chosen in the end. Later, she learned that it was the principal's final decision.

Looking at the kindly old man before her, Zhang Yuxi teased, "So, the principal enjoys gossip too, huh?"

The principal was slightly embarrassed. "I just want to know what made you fall for him. If the post is true, Lin Feng had nothing when you two first got together, right?"

Back then, I had no idea she was already married. In an effort to set her up with my son, I even arranged for them to meet in my office. In the end, she didn't even give my boy a second glance! And my son is my pride and joy! The incident left both of us feeling pretty dejected. When I later found out she was married, I let it go. But I still can't wrap my head around it today. How did it end up being Lin Feng? Is it because he's handsome? Well, he is indeed handsome. But my son isn't bad-looking either. More importantly, he's mature, stable, and capable. All right, so this Lin Feng kid is capable too, which proves Zhang Yuxi has good judgment. But still… what was it that made her choose to be with him in the beginning?

"Actually," Zhang Yuxi began, "Lin Feng and I only got together because of a misunderstanding."

「Ten minutes later.」

The principal felt as if he had just listened to a love story straight out of a TV drama.

He exclaimed, "You and Lin Feng are both good kids. To be able to bravely take responsibility like that… very impressive!"

Zhang Yuxi voiced her main concern. "Principal, are you going to fire me?"

The principal looked at her with some surprise. "Why would I fire you? You and Lin Feng are both consenting adults. He was unmarried, and you were unmarried. What's wrong with falling in love and getting married? To fire you just because of your relationship status would be completely unnecessary. This is a university; we have to keep up with the times!"

The principal suddenly seemed quite endearing.

Zhang Yuxi was immensely grateful. "Thank you, Principal!"

She was wearing the fiercest makeup, but she flashed the goofiest, most sincere smile.

Could it be? Is Professor Zhang actually a lovable dork underneath it all? the principal thought to himself.

He waved his hand and smiled. "That's all. You can go now."

As soon as she stepped out of the office, Zhang Yuxi's steps felt lighter. She immediately called Lin Feng.

Lin Feng was on the sofa playing with the babies. "Honey?"

Beside him, Fourth Treasure mimicked, "Honey?"

Both Lin Feng and Zhang Yuxi, on the other end of the line, couldn't help but laugh.

"Honey, listen to this!"

"Mm, I'm listening."

"I just came out of the principal's office. He asked about us and said he's not going to fire me!"

"Really? That's great."

"Also, so many students came up to wish me well. I was totally stunned."

This part surprised Lin Feng a little. "Is that so?"

After hanging up with Zhang Yuxi, he went to check the university's online forum.

Ah, so that's why. It was the power of money. Thank you to all the kind students for your well-wishes. I hope you all find your own happiness too.

「In class.」

Zhang Yuxi stood at the lectern, looking elegant and aloof. Her eyes swept across the room. "I won't be taking attendance today. Please turn your textbooks to page eight. Would any student like to answer…"

The bell rang, signaling the end of class.

Zhang Yuxi closed her lesson plan. "Class dismissed."

"Professor Zhang, I wish you and the upperclassman a happy life together!"

"Professor, you have to be happy! We all support you!"

"Professor Zhang and the upperclassman, go for it!"

"Professor Zhang, if the upperclassman doesn't treat you well, you can consider me!"

"Ugh… will you get lost? You're such a drama queen!"

"Professor Zhang, we wish you all the best!"

These were all freshmen, who were normally quite intimidated by Zhang Yuxi. Today, however, they had all become cheeky.

Touched, Zhang Yuxi pursed her lips into a shy smile. "Thank you for your blessings, my dear students. Love you all!"

She raised her arms over her head, forming a heart with her hands for everyone. This adorable side of her, so different from her usual self, left the students stunned.

Zhang Yuxi, having gotten carried away, quickly came to her senses, grabbed her things, and practically fled the room.

"Holy crap, did Professor Zhang just smile?"

"You idiot! She didn't just smile, she made a heart gesture at us!"

"Oh my god, I ship this couple so hard! AHHHHH!"

"Professor Zhang's other side is so unexpectedly cute! I love it!"

Back in her office, Zhang Yuxi recalled her wonderful students and couldn't help but smile.

Perhaps this is the joy of being a teacher.

「Noon, back at home.」

The first thing Zhang Yuxi did was grab Lin Feng and give him a big smooch. Then she flitted away like a butterfly to wash her face.

Lin Feng shook his head, a smile on his face.

"You're in a really good mood today!"

The babies, having been ignored by Zhang Yuxi, were not happy. They trailed after her like little tails, demanding hugs. By the time Zhang Yuxi emerged from the bathroom, she was covered in children.

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