Soon, the sound of running water in the bathroom stopped.

From inside came the gentle rustle of clothes being worn.

Creak.

The door opened, and Ye Qiu looked up.

He saw Xu Lei's fair body wrapped in a white bathrobe. The exposed skin resembled pure jade, glistening and translucent. Just after the bath, there was a trace of blush and moisture, adding a hint of allure.

Her already stunning face blushed as she met Ye Qiu's gaze, and remembering their new connection, Xu Lei approached Ye Qiu with a sense of relief.

But since it was her first time, she experienced some pain and walked with care. Seeing this, Ye Qiu quickly put away his thoughts, stood up, and supported Xu Lei.

As he touched Xu Lei's smooth and fair jade-like arm, her delicate body shivered slightly, with a charming glance directed at Ye Qiu. Ye Qiu smiled awkwardly but still supported Xu Lei to the bedside.

After laying Xu Lei down on the bed, he squatted down and took her slightly plump, very pretty feet out of her pink slippers, placed her jade-like feet onto the bed, and covered her with the quilt.

Xu Lei watched Ye Qiu do all this with tender, affectionate eyes, feeling a bit moved.

"Teacher Xu, rest for a while."

Although it was also Ye Qiu's first time, in today's world full of online information, he knew that women feel uncomfortable after their first time. Seeing Xu Lei's pale face, he understood that she must be feeling unwell.

"I'll make you something to eat, wait for me."

He said to Xu Lei, then turned towards the kitchen to make something nourishing for her.

"Ye..."

As Xu Lei called out, Ye Qiu had already left. Xu Lei, lifting her hand, then put it down, gazing at the white ceiling, a trace of happiness appearing on her face.

"Ah!"

But after a while, thinking about the impossibility between her and Ye Qiu, she sighed deeply, murmuring to herself, "If only he weren't my student, and I weren't his teacher."

Xu Lei fell into contemplation. Honestly, at first, facing Ye Qiu, she was attracted to him because he resembled her ex-boyfriend.

But after more encounters, she found Ye Qiu to be a very decent young man, especially during the incident where he saved Luo Bing. Ye Qiu's steadiness and maturity beyond his years deeply attracted Xu Lei.

The reason for suggesting the tutoring last night was twofold: first, she genuinely wanted to help Ye Qiu, afraid he might not do well on his exams.

Second, it coincided with the anniversary of her boyfriend's death, and momentarily seeing Ye Qiu, she felt emotional, wanting his company.

Unexpectedly, this presence led her to give away the most precious thing she had kept for 23 years.

However, Xu Lei felt no resentment, only a bit of melancholy.

"Here, here, have something to eat."

While Xu Lei was lost in thought, Ye Qiu came in carrying the freshly made meal.

Two fried eggs and a bowl of brown sugar water.

Ye Qiu wasn't very good at cooking, but frying eggs was his specialty because he used to often make them for Lin Xirou when they were together.

"Come on, Teacher Xu, have some."

Ye Qiu helped Xu Lei up, placed a pillow behind her, then brought over the tray, and offered her a fried egg.

But Xu Lei just stared at Ye Qiu without reacting, her eyes gradually welling up with tears that eventually fell.

"My, Teacher Xu, what's wrong?"

Ye Qiu was a bit flustered, quickly putting down the tray, and said, "Is it not to your taste? I can make something else."

"No!"

Just as Ye Qiu was about to get up, Xu Lei grabbed his hand, saying, "I'm just moved."

Hearing this, Ye Qiu sat back down, looked at Xu Lei's tear-stained face, hesitated, then reached out to wipe her tears, sighing, "Teacher Xu, we..."

"Please don't call me teacher in private, okay?"

Xu Lei blushed, saying, "Call me Leilei, or Xiaolei."

"Uh!"

Ye Qiu scratched his head, "Isn't it a bit improper?"

Xu Lei glared at Ye Qiu, pouted, "What's improper? We're already at this point."

Saying this, Xu Lei blushed even more, and Ye Qiu, seeing her acting like a little girl, nodded helplessly, "Then I'll call you Sister Lei from now on."

Xu Lei opened her mouth, seemingly a bit dissatisfied, but said nothing, and nodded, "Okay."

"Mm."

Ye Qiu nodded, then lifted a fried egg to Xu Lei, "Sister Lei, try it."

Xu Lei stared at the fried egg, then smiled, "Hehe, Ye Qiu, you called me sister, yet last night you took your sister's first time, you naughty guy."

Ye Qiu felt a bit awkward, coughed, "I, um, drank too much."

"Hmph."

Xu Lei cast Ye Qiu a sidelong glance, then took a bite of the egg. Immediately, her eyes lit up, praising, "Not bad, Ye Qiu, I didn't expect your cooking to be this good. Who taught you?"

Seeing Xu Lei enjoy the food, Ye Qiu happily said, "I taught myself. Back when no one cooked for us during training, we used to fry eggs ourselves."

Recalling those days and his happy times with Lin Xirou, Ye Qiu couldn't wait to see her.

Xu Lei, eating the fried egg, noticed the tender memories and longing in Ye Qiu's eyes. Frowning slightly, she asked, "Ye Qiu, is there someone you like?"

"Mm!"

Ye Qiu nodded, then realized something was off. He glanced at Xu Lei; seeing no reaction, he sighed, "I won't lie to you, Sister Lei, there's someone I've been with since childhood. We trained and ate together."

"Then why aren't you together now? Where is she?"

Seeing Ye Qiu always alone and not mentioning her, Xu Lei felt curious and a bit jealous.

Ye Qiu shook his head, "She's in the United States now."

"In the United States."

Xu Lei nodded, realizing Ye Qiu seemed unwilling to elaborate, she refrained from asking further.

Soon, Xu Lei finished the egg and drank the brown sugar water, looking at Ye Qiu, "Ye Qiu, I'm tired. I want to rest a bit."

"Okay." Ye Qiu nodded, getting up to leave.

Xu Lei grabbed Ye Qiu's arm, saying, "Don't go, will you stay with me…?"

As she spoke, her voice softened, her face flushed with warmth.

Ye Qiu thought for a moment, then sat by Xu Lei's bed, nodding, "Okay, Sister Lei, sleep well. I won't leave."

Xu Lei smiled sweetly, then slowly closed her eyes.

Soon, light snoring came from Xu Lei, clearly she had fallen asleep.

Ye Qiu watched Xu Lei's peaceful, happy face even in sleep. Looking at the delicate hand clutching his arm, he sighed lightly.

Regarding his relationship with Xu Lei, Ye Qiu truly felt conflicted now.

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