Chapter 199: Chapter 198: Strike First to Avoid Future Trouble
"Oh no, already jealous? Itās just a girlfriend! Who hasnāt had a past?"
"But this means your chances just increased, I told you Suās little brother is promising. Just started college and dared to date a teacher, turns out heās into older women, tsk tsk tsk, you two are a perfect match!"
In the large flat of the landlady, Wen Nanqing comforted the sullen Shen someone.
Wang Xing came back and called out to Teacher Liu, instantly grabbing the attention of the two women.
No doubt, Shen Yiās outfit looked just like what Liu Shuzhu wore on the playground when he started his freshman year.
Itās actually just a matter of personal style. Like Wen Nanqing, who goes for a gentle, homely style, everything in warm tones, giving off a gentle, virtuous vibe.
Shen Yi, on the other hand, has an urban beauty style. Her clothes not only highlight her figure but also give an intellectual mature woman vibe, making people fall for her.
Li Zijun has an efficient style, mostly wearing a police uniform, looking beautiful and sharp. Even in plainclothes, she keeps it simple, jeans, white t-shirt, almost never wearing skirts, let alone high heels.
Liu Shuzhu is different, maybe because of her campus background, sheās always had a senior style, that pure yet seductive kind.
Plus, she naturally looks young, walking around the university almost indistinguishable from the students, otherwise, he wouldnāt have had the courage to hit on the teacher back then.
And Wang Xing, having just returned, spotted a back view and thought Liu Shuzhu had come chasing home, scaring him.
After all, he had just seen her days ago and was nearly scared to death. Seeing this āTeacher Liuā outfit right now, how could he not be scared?
Subsequently, at their inquiry, Su Qing didnāt hide anything and simply explained.
They say not to discuss ex-boyfriends or ex-girlfriends with your partner, but since they werenāt in that kind of relationship, and they asked, Su Qing didnāt see the harm in telling.
However, though Shen Yi didnāt say anything on the surface, she felt slightly uncomfortable inside.
Hearing this, Shen Yi rolled her eyes at her, saying, "What are you thinking? Am I that petty?"
"Youāre not petty, so why the sour face? Your expression betrays you," Wen Nanqing laughed.
Because of her business dealings, Shen Yi had honed her skill to remain unexpressive, but today it was clear her mood had dropped a bit.
"Not really, just curious about what kind of person this Teacher Liu is. By Wang Xingās tone, it seems theyāve been in contact recently?" Shen Yi said, stroking her chin in thought.
An ex-girlfriend, thatās quite a significant role, unlike Wen Nanqing. Although Su Qing once pretended to be her boyfriend, even meeting Wen Nanqingās ex-husband and her mom, Shen Yi was never too worried.
Even with the saying about guarding against fire, theft, and besties, and despite Wen Nanqing being beautiful, having a good figure, and being rich, she was divorced and a mother of a five-year-old. Shen Yi subconsciously felt some superiority.
At least she didnāt think Su Qing would fall for a divorced single mom, but this ex-girlfriend was different, making her feel a sense of urgency.
The key thing is, this Teacher Liu is also an older woman, and older women understand what other women their age want. Considering her age, sheās nearly thirty, and at that age, if a woman wants to get married, it can be quite intense.
Indeed, when Su Qing just started college, Liu Shuzhu had just started teaching. To be a university teacher, sheād at least need a masterās degree. Adding four years of Su Qingās college and another year since graduation, tsk tsk tsk, if sheās not married yet, thereās potential for drama.
"True, how about gathering some intel? You should learn more about this Teacher Liu. Know thyself and know thy enemy, achieve a hundred victories in a hundred battles," Wen Nanqing nodded in agreement.
Hearing this, Shen Yi considered it, thinking it made sense but immediately retorted, "Iām not doing it, itās not my business. Iām just curious about what kind of teacher Su Qing, with his taste, would date."
Seeing Shen Yiās stubborn demeanor, Wen Nanqing couldnāt help but shake her head. When someone is stubborn enough, they can even fool themselves.
On the other side, Wang Xing watched Su Qing eating takeout and worriedly asked, "Qingzi, is Boss Shen mad?"
Hearing this, Su Qing was a bit stunned, "Is there any need? Besides, she was the one who asked."
"You usually seem pretty smart, donāt you know not to bring up exes in front of the current partner?" Wang Xing lectured with a seniorās tone.
[After the brutal lessons, Wang Xing is no longer the simp he once was, his emotional intelligence has notably improved.]
Listening to the narration in his mind, Su Qing was pleasantly surprised. Then he patted Wang Xing on the shoulder and laughed, "Not bad, youāre actually using your brain now. Progress!"
"Also, donāt use your half-baked simp experience to teach me. Who do you think you are? Howās the house hunting going?"
Wang Xing: ...
"The landlady indeed has many listings. I checked out a few places with her property manager, but theyāre either too expensive or too far from work. Iāll look again tomorrow."
"If you ask me, just roommate with me. Iāll get you a longer bed in the living room, no big deal," Su Qing said.
Upon hearing this, Wang Xing shook his head repeatedly, "Please no, Iāve realized your place is high stakes, I canāt handle it. If I stay longer, Iām afraid Boss Shen might kill me. Though, some of the landladyās places are a bit far, theyāre nicely renovated, much better than where I was."
Su Qing didnāt push the matter.
"By the way, didnāt you say you were going to stand up to your family yesterday? How did it go?"
Hearing this, Su Qing cleared his throat, then puffed out his chest and raised his head, "Old Su has been defeated, and I, Su Qing, from now on...stand tall!"
Upon hearing this, Wang Xing widened his eyes, "You didnāt actually fight with your dad, did you?"
"Kind of."
"Kind of?"
"Yeah, he was going to hit me, so I ran."
Wang Xing: ...
"You call that standing up? Are you messing with me!"
"What did you expect? You want me to brawl with my dad? He kicks me, I punch back, then go for a chokehold?" Su Qing countered.
Think about it, what more can he do? Itās already impressive. How many can push their dad to give way in their early twenties?
"How did you convince him then?"
"Just demonstrated my financial capability and earnestly persuaded him to step down."
"And your dad didnāt hit you?"
"Hit one to avoid being hit hundreds of times!"
Wang Xing: ...
Heās impressed, is that saying even applicable here? But thinking about it, it doesnāt seem wrong.
[Blind Date Round Three is ready. The rebellious mom successfully found another blind date candidate for her good son. Prepare yourself!]
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