Teacher Tang meticulously arranged the bowl and chopsticks, then glanced at Chen Dongyang, teasing him in a deliberately coquettish tone.
"You're worried about Teacher Jiang, aren't you? You brought her here specifically, right? What exactly is your relationship?" m..oΓg
"It's so nice, unlike us, who came from thousands of miles away with no one to care about us," Tian Tian added subconsciously while still examining the specifications of the electronic piano.
"Where are you from, Teacher Tang?"
"Yuncheng."
"That's really far. It spans half of China." Tian Tian couldn't help but feel a sense of respect for her in her heart.
"How long do you plan to stay here, Teacher Tang?"
Teacher Tang replied, "I've only been here for over half a year, so I should stay for at least another year. What about you, Teacher Jiang?"
"I don't know, I haven't decided yet."
Teacher Tang naturally steered the conversation back to Chen Dongyang.
"What about you? What's your name? How long do you plan to stay here?"
Chen Dongyang finally felt someone was looking at him and raised his eyelids to glance at Teacher Tang. She was talking to him.
"How long will I stay? It's not certain. Depends on my mood."
"You two are really... Why won't you answer me? What is your relationship?"
Tian Tian finally saw it clearly. This Teacher Tang had taken a liking to Chen Dongyang and was deliberately trying to get close to him. Chen Dongyang's charm was undeniable; he attracted attention wherever he went, and Tian Tian couldn't help but feel a little jealous. Seeing Teacher Tang gazing at Chen Dongyang expectantly, Tian Tian deliberately played along.
"His name is Chen Zhongyang, and he has nothing to do with me. He's thirty years old and works in game development, a stock with potential."
Tian Tian was pushing him away. Not only had they not reached a real breakup point, but even if they had, he wouldn't have anything to do with this woman. What was she up to? Chen Dongyang was displeased. With a stern face, he tapped Tian Tian's bowl with his spoon.
"What do you mean, 'nothing to do with you'? I chase, you run. That's still a relationship of pursuit and being pursued. You can't say there's no relationship at all, right?"
"I believe anyone with eyes can see it, Teacher Tang. I like her."
Although Teacher Tang had already guessed this answer, she was still quite unhappy to hear Chen Dongyang say it so boastfully. She gave a wry smile, "You two are really... coming from so far away... sigh..."
Chen Dongyang and Tian Tian continued to chat about buying the electronic piano and art supplies. Seeing that Tian Tian didn't seem to reject his pursuit at all and that they had the demeanor of a couple, Teacher Tang couldn't help but curse her inwardly.
"You say you have nothing to do with him, but when he was chasing you, you didn't show any rejection? Such a green tea! You just like stringing men along to boost your ego!" She couldn't help but feel a bit sorry for Chen Dongyang.
"What are you two talking about, Teacher Jiang? Are you really planning to buy these things for the school?"
Tian Tian took a mouthful of rice and said, "Of course, it's true."
"Since I'm here, I want to do things according to my own wishes... You don't have any objections, do you?"
Teacher Tang said, "I don't have any objections. I just think... alright, you have your considerations, and I can understand. When do you plan to go buy them?"
"After dinner."
"After dinner? The county town isn't close to here."
"He has a car, I'll go with him."
He has a car? Teacher Tang's eyes darted. "Well, I haven't been to the county town in a long time either. Yesterday I was talking to Teacher Li and Teacher Wang, and many things can't be bought in the town. Since you're going to the county town, why don't you give me a ride?"
Is she starting her offensive now? Trying to win over Chen Dongyang? Tian Tian quite wanted to see how Chen Dongyang would react when faced with another woman's pursuit, so she readily agreed for him.
"It's just the two of us, and there's plenty of space. No problem. Designer Chen, what do you say?"
Chen Dongyang kicked her under the table with his foot. He was very displeased but could only pretend.
"No problem. It's just that Teacher Tang will probably have to eat quickly; it's getting late."
"Okay, okay, I'll hurry." Teacher Tang quickly buried her head in her meal.
After dinner, Teacher Tang went back to the dormitory to get her bag and told everyone she was going to the county town. Teacher Li and Teacher Wang asked her to bring some things back. After some more delay, they finally set off. To show that she really had no relationship with Chen Dongyang, Tian Tian and Teacher Tang sat in the back while in the car. The two chatted intermittently about school matters, while Chen Dongyang focused on driving. Soon, they arrived at the county town.
Chen Dongyang didn't rush to buy his own things. He first took Tian Tian to the piano store.
"Let's go look at the pianos. Teacher Tang, you go buy your things quickly. We'll meet at the roundabout later."
They want to go together and leave me behind? Teacher Tang's face instantly turned green. "Aren't you also buying things? I..."
Chen Dongyang said, "Mine isn't urgent. I haven't found anyone for construction yet, so I'll accompany her to look. We might be quick, so you go ahead." After saying that, as if she wouldn't understand, Chen Dongyang put his arm around Tian Tian's shoulder, guiding and ushering her into the piano store.
Tian Tian stumbled as she walked, using her phone as a mirror to check her appearance. She looked at Teacher Tang, who was left outside the door and was peering in unwillingly, and taunted him.
"Are you really not understanding, or are you pretending not to? Teacher Tang likes you and wants to pursue you, Designer Chen. Aren't you giving her a chance?"
Chen Dongyang snorted coldly, "Stop talking nonsense. I can barely handle you, why would I want so many women?"
"Jiang Jing Tian, stop talking about these irrelevant things to me in the future. Am I, Chen Dongyang, so pathetic that I get interested in any woman I see and need you to play matchmaker?"
"If you mess around with me again, I'll tell her directly that we're getting married. We already have a child, you're the mother of my child, try me if you don't believe me!"
Just as they were talking, the owner of the piano store came from behind the counter. Seeing that the two were distinguished in temperament and conversation, he quickly greeted them with a smile.
"What would you like to see? Hehehe, our products are of superior quality and have nationwide warranty. I'll introduce you to whichever one you like."
Chen Dongyang hooked his arm around Tian Tian's shoulder and said deliberately in an ambiguous tone.
"My wife wants to buy a guitar and an electronic piano."
Oh, the husband brought his wife to buy things? They were distinguished, a perfect match, and so affectionate. The owner immediately smiled even more happily.
"We have everything, we have everything. We have several brands here. Madam, please take a look at which one you like. This way, please."
The owner turned and led them inside. Tian Tian and Chen Dongyang followed behind. When the owner wasn't looking, Tian Tian bent her elbow and bumped Chen Dongyang's chest. She warned him with her eyes: "Who is your wife? Stop talking nonsense to me!"
Chen Dongyang took the hit but laughed instead of getting angry. He felt that Tian Tian was finally showing some spirit again, which was quite cute. The owner walked to a piano and looked back at the two.
"What's your name, sir?"
"Chen."
"Oh, Mrs. Chen must be a professional. She must have heard of this brand. How about this one?"