"Hey, Sister Xin, I'll be there soon."
"Really? Then I'll come down to meet you at the entrance of the residential area."
"good."
Finally arriving at their destination, Li Yang saw the beautiful and charming Sister Xin standing at the entrance of the residential area as soon as he got out of the car. She was staring at the road she had come from, looking at everyone who came in. She was like the most beautiful scenery, and all the men and women entering and leaving the residential area would take a second look at her, which shows her attractiveness.
It's said that looking at beautiful women every day is good for your physical and mental health.
"Hey... buddy, drive carefully, you've hit someone!" Li Yang suddenly exclaimed in surprise and hurriedly reminded the driver. He had been staring blankly at Sister Xin and had forgotten to stop the car, heading straight for the gate.
"I'm so sorry, so sorry, it was a mistake..." The driver was startled and hurriedly slammed on the brakes. The taxi came to a sudden stop with a screeching sound. It was not far from Sister Xin. Sister Xin was also startled, her face turned slightly pale, and she kept patting her chest.
Her charming demeanor captivated a large herd of livestock.
Sister Xin frowned slightly, her eyes filled with undisguised disgust. Clearly, she was extremely averse to the men's swarming gazes. If she hadn't come down to greet Li Yang, she would never have shown herself in public like this, especially at the entrance of the crowded residential area.
"Here's the money, buddy. Drive carefully from now on. It's not just about ruining yourself if you cause an accident, but your family can't afford the consequences!" Li Yang kindly reminded him.
The driver, covered in cold sweat, gratefully said to Li Yang, "Thank you for the reminder, brother. I'll definitely remember it."
"Sister Xin, were you waiting long?" Li Yang went straight to Sister Xin as soon as he got out of the car, greeting her cheerfully. His voice was quite loud, which immediately attracted the attention of many people, especially those guys, who were so jealous and hateful that their eyes turned into rabbit eyes.
"Young man, you're really something!" The driver couldn't help but look enviously at Li Yang as he walked into the residential area arm in arm with Sister Xin.
"It's alright, I just got off too. Was the journey alright?" With his arm linked with hers in public, Sister Xin's fair cheeks flushed with a faint blush, making her even more stunningly beautiful.
However, she did not push Li Yang away. After all, in today's society, it is quite normal for men and women to link arms in social situations.
Besides, she and Li Yang are very close now. In her eyes, Li Yang is just her student, a little brother. They are only five or six years apart in age, so it doesn't matter.
Li Yang, however, was secretly delighted. He glanced smugly at the jealous beasts around him and thought, "Heh heh, you'll all be so jealous you'll bleed from inside!"
"What perfume is Sister Xin wearing? It's so special!" Li Yang took a deep breath and said with a hint of intoxication.
"No, I never use perfume. It's probably the scent of the shower gel or shampoo," Sister Xin said, shaking her head slightly.
"Little devil, what are you thinking about?" Cao Xin asked reproachfully, seeing his squinting eyes and lewd appearance.
"No, hehe... By the way, why did you invite me to dinner for no reason?" Li Yang was also very curious. Could it really be about meeting the parents? He wasn't prepared at all, and he was so nervous. Hehe.
"Why not for no reason? Thank you for everything you've done for me. It's only right that I treat you to a meal. Besides, my parents were very grateful after hearing about what you've done and wanted to meet you, so I invited you here." Cao Xin said gratefully to Li Yang, clearly already aware of everything Li Yang had done for her.
After all, he hadn't kept it from Song Tian'er. If Song Tian'er knew, it was the same as Cao Xin knowing. They had been friends and besties for over ten years.
"What are you saying, Sister Xin? I'm happy to do anything for you, no matter how hard or tiring it is." Li Yang didn't dare to use the same tricks he used on Zhao Lihua on Sister Xin. She wasn't an innocent girl like Zhao Lihua who hadn't seen much of the world.
Sister Xin and Sister Song are both mature women who have seen the world and have a lot of life experience, so we must treat them with sincerity.
"Sister Xin will remember how good you are to her. Let's go, we'll be there soon." Cao Xin stared at Li Yang for a moment with a somewhat bewildered look in her eyes, then realized that she had lost her composure and hurriedly tidied her already smooth hair as if to cover it up.
Although she was wearing simple loungewear, it was carefully chosen, looking relaxed yet with a unique charm. Her hair was also styled into a very elegant updo, meticulous and extremely feminine.
Li Yang chuckled inwardly, but followed behind without making a sound, trying his best to play the role of an innocent and naive young man.
After the door opened, a middle-aged man with a refined appearance but also a hint of shrewdness and worldliness appeared. He had many fine lines at the corners of his eyes and many forehead wrinkles, but his eyes were very shrewd. He looked Li Yang up and down. Seeing that Li Yang was dressed in very ordinary and cheap clothes, although he looked good and was quite energetic and imposing, he still looked away with some disappointment.
However, as expected of the director of the Education Bureau, his ability to maintain appearances was formidable. Without showing any emotion, he extended his hand with a smile and said, "You must be Li Yang from No. 1 Middle School. I heard from Xin Xin that you received tutoring during the holidays? You've made great progress in this mock exam; you have a bright future ahead of you!"
Chapter 86: From Arrogance to Politeness
Li Yang hurriedly clasped his hands together, pretending to be a little embarrassed and awkward, and said, "Uncle, you flatter me. My grades have never been good. If it weren't for Teacher Cao's excellent teaching, I wouldn't have gotten good grades this time either."
Cao Xin was also somewhat surprised. Li Yang's acting skills were truly impressive. She didn't think Li Yang was an ordinary high school student with a tender and immature appearance. The things he did were incredibly shrewd, and even his flirting with her and his fiery gaze were not the behavior of a little kid.
She was almost instantly convinced that Li Yang was acting, pretending to be young and a good student in front of her parents!
Although Cao Kefan, Cao's father, did not put on airs, he gradually began to regard Li Yang as an ordinary high school student. He was also very puzzled, wondering how Li Yang had gotten to know Song Qin, established a relationship with the new mayor, and helped them bring down the Mei family.
No, I must ask clearly later.
"Li Yang is here. Cook for a bit, there are two more dishes, they'll be ready soon." Cao's mother was a stylishly dressed middle-aged beauty. Although her face inevitably showed some signs of aging, she was still very beautiful and bore a resemblance to Cao Xin.
"Auntie, you don't need to bother. Just make a couple of simple dishes," Li Yang hurriedly stood up and said.
"Don't get up, sit down and talk first. Xin Xin, come and help." Cao's mother called away Cao Xin, who had finished pouring tea and wanted to sit down and listen and smooth things over for Li Yang.
He thought to himself, "Let Lao Cao test this kid properly. He looks like a poor kid. Maybe all those things Xin Xin made up are just lies. How could a high school student do something so big? Do you think Mayor Song Qin and Mayor Song Qin would believe him?"
Are they all blind or have water in their brains?
But this whole thing is really weird. Could it be that Xin Xin has fallen for this guy and is playing along with him to fool us?
"Xin Xin, tell me the truth, have you fallen for this boy?" Cao's mother stared sharply at Cao Xin, who was wearing an apron, and said.
Cao Xin's cheeks flushed slightly, but she remained calm and continued tying her apron on, saying, "Mom, what are you saying? Can't there be pure friendship between men and women? We're just friends."
"Hmph! Don't talk to me about friendship! Your father used the same excuse to pursue me back then. If a man doesn't like a woman and doesn't have any designs on her, he would never be a simple friend to her. That's all just for fooling young girls! You're not a child anymore, and you still believe that?" Cao's mother said to Cao Xin with some disappointment.
"Mom, don't slander our relationship. It's completely innocent. Besides, I'm his teacher and boss. I only cooked this meal to thank him. If you do anything undignified or lacking in manners later, don't blame me for being angry!" Cao Xin was increasingly surprised by Li Yang the more she learned about him. He had so many hidden things about him, and she was very curious about them.
Take today's meet-and-greet, for example. How many young people can truly hide their true nature and pretend to be young to deceive others? Although it's not good to do so, she doesn't find it objectionable. Because in the eyes of ordinary people, a seventeen or eighteen-year-old high school student should have this kind of innocent and naive appearance.
He performed very well. However, none of his usual shrewdness and maturity were displayed.
"Alright, I know what to do. Do you need to teach me? Hurry up and peel the onions!" Cao's mother was a little angry. The older her daughter got, the more disobedient she became. She told her to marry someone rich and powerful, but she wouldn't listen and insisted on finding someone she liked. What can love do? Can it feed you? She's so young, naive, and ignorant.
Cao Xin sighed inwardly and said nothing. But she was constantly worried. If her father treated her like an ordinary high school student, she would definitely embarrass herself and become a laughing stock. She wouldn't know how to face him then.