146: Chapter 144 Rumors 146: Chapter 144 Rumors The thunderstorm that night meant that Guo Momo and the other two girls naturally didn’t sleep well, and with Zhao Yaya occasionally chattering away, the three of them only managed to doze off when it was almost dawn.
It felt like they had barely closed their eyes when the alarm clock started ringing.
Middle school and high school classes both start a bit earlier in the morning, at 8:30 am.
Therefore, their alarms were set for 7:00 am, to give them time to wash up, have breakfast, and account for any delay on the way to school.
The three, all sporting panda eyes and moving listlessly, went downstairs, but the smell of something fragrant made them slightly more alert as they looked towards the kitchen, where they saw Tangyu busying himself.
“Wow, it smells so good, good brother has made century egg and lean pork congee again, that’s fantastic, we won’t have to go out for breakfast anymore.” An excited Zhao Yaya dashed towards the dining room, her little panda eyes appearing somewhat comical yet adorable.
Carrying a pot of soup from the kitchen, Tangyu saw Guo Momo and the others approaching and smiled, “You’re all awake, and all with panda eyes.
Seems like you didn’t sleep well last night.
No worries, I specially prepared this revitalizing soup for you all, guaranteed to refresh you after drinking, and you won’t even need makeup to cover those panda eyes.”
“Ah, really?
Good brother, you are amazing!
You know how to make this kind of soup too?
I want to drink it, I want to drink it,” Zhao Yaya immediately said.
Tangyu took out bowls and began to serve the soup.
“Drink this soup first, then have some congee, and you should feel much better.”
Without any hesitation, Zhao Yaya grabbed a bowl of soup and began to drink.
If it hadn’t been so hot right out of the pot, she probably would have gulped it down like water.
While drinking, she said, “Mmm, this soup is really delicious, so rich, fragrant, and tasty.
Good brother, you are truly a great chef—how did you manage to make such a delicious soup?
It’s so good, I want another bowl.”
“Hehe, that won’t do.
You can only have one bowl of this soup; drinking too much isn’t good.
Besides, I only made three bowls, one for each of you, and that’s all there is,” Tangyu said.
Seeing that the pot was almost empty, Zhao Yaya, a bit disappointed, pouted and said, “Then I’ll have two bowls of congee.”
Guo Momo and Lin Feifei, looking at Tangyu, both felt a wave of warmth and a touch of emotion in their hearts.
Such a considerate man was truly rare, and this was not the first time Tangyu had gotten up early to make breakfast.
“Tangyu, you really don’t need to get up early to make breakfast for us in the future; it’s quite convenient for us to eat out,” Guo Momo said.
“Hehe, the food outside is not as good as what’s made at home; it’s all a mess and also not very sanitary.
In the morning, having some congee is better for you girls.
Anyway, I’m used to waking up early and have nothing else to do.
Since I’ve always aimed to be a good man, leave the breakfasts to me when I’m free,” Tangyu said with a smile, thinking that, in any case, it was boring to be idle.
Making breakfast for three beauties was also a pleasure, and taking good care of them was a way of being responsible for himself.
“This—then, thank you and sorry for the trouble,” Guo Momo said.
“Hehe, don’t mention it,” Tangyu replied with a smile.
Having finished the soup, Zhao Yaya’s complexion suddenly became much rosier, the panda eyes disappeared, and her whole being brightened up.
Excited, she said, “Wow, this soup really is miraculous and effective—I feel energized just after drinking it, and all the tiredness has vanished.
Huff huff, if I don’t sleep well again, I’ll just have good brother make me a pot of this soup, heehee, how wonderful it is to live with you, good brother.”
After drinking a few sips, Guo Momo and Lin Feifei also felt a warm flow starting in their stomachs and slowly spreading throughout their bodies, like drinking a bowl of hot soup on a cold winter day.
The sensation was delightful.
The soup was indeed as good as Zhao Yaya had described, very fresh, fragrant, and tasty, not much behind the best soup they have ever had.
A few sips of the soup and Guo Momo and Lin Feifei instantly felt more spirited.
Their previously sluggish bodies gained strength, and their heavy eyelids became much lighter.
It was like splashing cold water on a drowsy face, but the effect was far superior.
Lin Feifei also glanced at Tangyu and felt inexplicably sweet inside, as if she had tasted honey.
After finishing the soup and the congee, the three regained their energy and showed no further signs of the earlier lethargy.
“Tangyu, let me help you wash the dishes,” Guo Momo offered to help clean up the tableware, but Tangyu smiled and said, “No need, I can do it myself.
You can sit for a while.”
Insistent on helping, Guo Momo replied, “It’s fine; I have done this before, and I feel bad if I don’t.
These chores shouldn’t fall to a big man like you.
Nowadays, it’s rare to find a good man who’s willing to cook like you do.”
“You do know how to give compliments, Momo,” Tangyu smirked.
“I’m telling the truth,” Guo Momo replied.
After cleaning up the dishes, the four of them left for school.
Zhao Yaya and Guo Momo were going the same way as they both attended Donglin University, with Zhao Yaya attending the primary school affiliated with it.
Lin Feifei’s school was also not far, about a fifteen-minute walk.
Hence, Lin Feifei had already arranged with her family not to be dropped off by Uncle Wu anymore and to walk to school instead.
Practically speaking, Linshan Middle School was almost adjacent to Donglin University, so her fifteen-minute walk to school was roughly the same as Guo Momo and the others’ ten-minute walk.
As Tangyu and Lin Feifei neared the school gate, Tangyu said, “Feifei, maybe you should go ahead.”
Lin Feifei looked at him and asked, “What for?”
“Nothing, just that, if you go to school with me, it might give rise to some gossip,” Tangyu explained.
Lin Feifei blinked, feeling a warmth in her heart, and said, “I’m not afraid, so what are you scared of?
Just walk our own path and let others talk.
Let them gossip if they want to, I don’t care about that.
Besides, I haven’t been short of rumors over the years, and I don’t mind a few more.
We’ll walk together, that’s all.
You don’t want to walk with me, do you?”
“How could that be?
I’m more than willing.” Tangyu shook his head.
“Then let’s go.” Lin Feifei said.
Together, the two arrived at the school and, sure enough, as soon as they appeared at Linshan Middle School’s entrance, they immediately attracted a lot of attention, with many people beginning to whisper among themselves.
“Look, isn’t that our school belle, Lin Feifei?
Who’s that guy with her?
He looks like the new school doctor, right?
There have been rumors about Lin Feifei having an unusual relationship with the new school doctor.
Could it be true?”
“Exactly, talk about an old cow eating tender grass, a fresh flower stuck in cow dung.”
“So much for Lin Feifei’s reputation as a lofty goddess.
Parading into the school with that new school doctor like this, maybe they’ve even moved in together.”
These unpleasant words made Lin Feifei blush, and Tangyu couldn’t help but curl his lip at those students, though he was too lazy to bother with these kids.
However, a figure quickly appeared before Tangyu, none other than Wang Ba, who was bitten by a snake last time.
He healed quite quickly; it’s only been a week and he can come to school.
But looking at the way Wang Ba walked, it still seemed a bit awkward, and he was wearing fairly loose trousers.
It seems he hasn’t fully recovered yet, just temporarily able to move around.
Wang Ba’s two lackeys followed behind him, and upon seeing Tangyu, they naturally felt a hatred as intense as if they were sworn enemies.
Lin Feifei’s brows furrowed slightly upon seeing Wang Ba, but Wang Ba and his trio were already heading their way.
“Tangyu, let’s go first,” Lin Feifei said, not wishing to entangle with Wang Ba any more than necessary.
“Yo, what’s this, Lin Feifei?
Running at the sight of me?
Are you that afraid of me?
Or are you scared that spending too much time with me will make you fall helplessly in love with me?” said Wang Ba.
Lin Feifei glared at Wang Ba and retorted, “A dog can’t spit out ivory.
Can’t you be less conceited?”
“Dogs can’t spit out ivory, true, but can’t this young master indulge in a bit of narcissism now and again?” Wang Ba replied.
“Hmph, you really are a dog,” Lin Feifei snickered.
This Wang Ba really was all brawn, no brains.
“You—,” Wang Ba was taken aback, only then realizing he had misspoken and been caught out, but he could only swallow his anger.
“Hmph, since you’ve got a dog by your side, you’ve learned to bite people wherever you go,” Wang Ba scoffed mockingly, his gaze drifting to Tangyu.
When Tangyu’s eyes swept over him, Wang Ba felt as if he had been stabbed by a knife, his face immediately stiffening, and he involuntarily averted his gaze.
He was indeed a bit wary of Tangyu, but more than that, he was angry.
Lin Feifei was starting to get angry too, staring at Wang Ba, she warned, “Wang Ba, watch your words.
Don’t start your morning with such an ugly mouth.
Tangyu is my friend.
I won’t allow you to talk like that again, or I won’t be polite to you.”
“Impolite is impolite, you think I care,” Wang Ba shot back with a pout, clearly irritated.
Wang Ba glanced at Tangyu and left a harsh word, “Mr.
Tang, you better watch out.
This young master hasn’t settled the score with you.
We’ll see.”
“That’s right, just you wait.
Daring to offend our Brother Ba, you better prepare to cry in the corner with regret.”
“Mr.
Tang, you better kneel down and beg for mercy from our Brother Ba, maybe he’s magnanimous enough to spare you.
Otherwise, prepare yourself for Brother Ba’s punishment.”
Wang Ba’s two lackeys also snorted at Tangyu in a show of bravado.
Looking at the three, Tangyu simply smiled faintly, not bothering to lower himself to the level of these brats.
“Let’s go,” Lin Feifei said, and the two walked farther into the school.
As they entered, the pointing and the whispers followed them, and soon they had to part ways.
Before leaving, Lin Feifei advised, “By the way, Tangyu, be careful with Wang Ba.
He doesn’t seem like the type to let things go easily.”
“Don’t worry, I don’t even take him seriously.
You just take care of yourself,” Tangyu replied.
Lin Feifei nodded, “Yeah, don’t worry about me.
No one here dares to bully me, not even Wang Ba dares to mess with me.”
“Alright, you head to class, I’m off to the clinic,” Tangyu said with a smile, heading towards the infirmary.
The atmosphere in the school was really different, filled with a rich academic vibe.
Being here felt completely different from anywhere else.
Maybe Tangyu had some particular feelings for the school.
“Doctor Tang!” A sweet voice suddenly rang out, and a figure appeared before Tangyu.
Recognizing the figure and the voice, Tangyu looked over with a smile.