Jian Dan watched as Xiaoting forced a smile.
But even without a mirror, Jian Dan knew that her smile must have been extremely unnatural.
âItâs not just Teacher Zhu, huh? Even Zhang Yang is acting weird around you!â âXiaoting, what are you talking about? Donât talk nonsense, thatâs our homeroom teacher,â Jian Dan retorted firmly.
When Xiaoting saw Jian Danâs reaction, she frowned deeply.
Was that response just now even consistent?
Even if she was a bit slow, she could tell that Jianâs feelings for Teacher Zhu were a bit different.
Although neither man was Jian Danâs best choice, if Xiaoting had to choose between them, she would definitely cast her vote for Zhang Yang.
After all, Zhang Yang was younger, and most importantly, he wasnât married yet.
But Teacher Zhu was different, as he stated that he was married when introducing himself.
If Jian Dan had anything to do with him, she would become the mistress breaking up someoneâs family.
âJian, you absolutely cannot fall for Teacher Zhu!â
Though Teacher Zhu had a face so captivating, no matter how handsome it was, could it be eaten as food, drunk as water, or served as an excuse for infidelity and be forgiven?
Xiaoting absolutely despised mistresses since her own family fell apart because of one. If it werenât for her brother taking care of her, who knows where she would be now? n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Jian Dan was the most important friend in her heart, second only to her brother. Xiaoting would never allow Jian Dan to head down that path.
âWhy canât I?â Jian Dan blurted out before she could think it through.
After the words came out, she realized how inappropriate they were.
She quickly explained, âThatâs not what I mean; I just think that Teacher Zhu is a pretty nice person!â
âSo what if heâs nice? Heâs not yours, he never was, he isnât now, and heâll be even less likely to be in the future!â
After hearing Xiaotingâs words, Jian Dan almost blurted out an answer but managed to choke it back just in timeâ¦
If she had said those words, her relationship with Uncle would definitely not remain a secret.
Seeing Jian Dan hesitate to speak, Xiaoting assumed she disagreed, âJian, snap out of it. You mustnât let yourself fall for it. Pull yourself out while youâre not too deeply involved.â
âXiaoting, why are you making such a fuss?â
Jian Dan also noticed something was off with Xiaoting.
âJian, clear your mind and donât be charmed by that face.â
âXiaoting, could it be that youâreâ¦â Jian Dan couldnât help but suspect whether Xiaoting had developed inappropriate feelings for Uncle.
âYouâre overthinking!â Xiaoting rolled her eyes at Jian Dan.
âThen what is this aboutâ¦â
âJian, why donât you understand?â
âUnderstand what?â Jian Dan was clearly confused by Xiaoting.
âBecause heâs married!
I can tell you have feelings for him, but heâs married, so you absolutely canât consider him an option anymore, even Zhang Yang would be more suitable than him!â After all, Zhang Yang was single.
Though teacher-student romance isnât really a good thing, they were about to graduate, so it shouldnât matter.
Jian Dan finally understood what Xiaoting meant.
In fact, Jian Dan had thought of this before, but because she was already Uncleâs wife, she had preconceived notions, which is why she didnât catch on to Xiaotingâs point.
âXiaoting, you can rest assured on that point. I definitely wonât be a mistress!â âReally?â Xiaoting remained skeptical.
âMore real than real gold!
Also, donât go matchmaking for no reason. Me and Zhang Yang? Please stop joking, okay?
The only relationship between us can only be a pure teacher-student relationship!â Jian Dan stated her position very clearly.
âThen I can rest assured. As long as thereâs nothing between you and Teacher
Zhu, I donât mind whoever you choose as your boyfriend!â
Only then did Xiaoting let out a sigh of relief..