568: Chapter 568: Have You Fallen in Love with Me?
568: Chapter 568: Have You Fallen in Love with Me?
Tangyu was certainly aware of this, but he knew even better that the principal’s intention in doing so was to firmly keep him at Linshan Middle School.
This way, even if he wasn’t going to be the school doctor at Linshan Traditional Chinese Medicine anymore, he would still be associated with Linshan Middle School, given the title of honorary principal and the added bonus of a statue.
Tangyu shook his head and said, “I appreciate the principal’s kindness and am very grateful for everyone’s misguided love, but I really don’t deserve to be the honorary principal.
I am truly unworthy.
And as for the statue, that’s even more out of the question.
I’m still young; I don’t want people to worship me as if I were dead.”
“Ah, modesty is a virtue in a young person, but don’t be too modest.
You’re completely qualified to be the honorary principal, and absolutely no one will object,” the principal said.
Tangyu responded, “I absolutely will not take on the role of honorary principal, and as for the statue, let’s forget it, too.
Don’t worry, principal.
I came to Linshan Middle School to be a school doctor not for any other reason but because I wanted to.
So, I will still be the school doctor here at Linshan Middle School in the future.
At the very least, I won’t leave until Lin Feifei graduates.”
The principal knew that it was no use to insist any further; Linshan Middle School was but a small temple, and it was virtually impossible to keep Tangyu there forever.
That Tangyu even came to work today was already giving Linshan Middle School great face.
Otherwise, with Tangyu’s current fame, any number of places would be willing to set up a spot for him if he wished to go.
“Alright, Tangyu.
Since you don’t wish to, I can’t force you.
However, you can still think about it.
I will always keep the position of honorary principal available for you,” the principal said.
“There’s no need to think about it,” Tangyu replied.
“Ok then, we will take our leave now.
Teacher Mo doesn’t have class this morning, so I’ll let Teacher Mo keep you company,” the principal said, then left with the vice principal and the director of academic affairs.
After seeing off the three leaders, Tangyu curled his lips into a smile and turned to look at Mo Xiaoqing.
Having not seen her for a few days, he had indeed missed her a bit.
His gaze started to sweep over Mo Xiaoqing, feeling as though she had grown even prettier in the time they hadn’t seen each other.
Mo Xiaoqing was also looking at Tangyu, and the two of them gazed at each other affectionately, like a couple deeply in love, creating a charming scene of romantic entanglement.
“Hm,” Tangyu suddenly furrowed his eyebrows and glanced towards a corner, where a figure was hiding, holding a camera and snapping pictures non-stop.
Upon being discovered by Tangyu, the man took off running, faster than a ghost.
Tangyu couldn’t be bothered to chase after him and let it be, “I’m not going to hit you; why run so fast.
Well, I guess there’s going to be another round of girlfriend rumors in the news soon.”
Mo Xiaoqing bit her lip and said, “Being around a big name like you is really quite dangerous.
I didn’t even notice we had paparazzi hiding here; I think I’ll have to report this today.”
“Hehe, yeah, being with me is dangerous, but don’t worry, I’ll protect you,” Tangyu said with a smile.
Mo Xiaoqing’s eyebrows twitched slightly.
Something about that sentence didn’t sound right.
After thinking it over carefully, she rolled her eyes at Tangyu.
The phrase ‘being together’ could have several meanings.
Mo Xiaoqing meant standing together like they were now, while Tangyu’s comment suggested they were a couple.
“Let’s go to my office and sit for a bit,” Tangyu said.
The two quickly entered the school clinic, and Tangyu pulled up a chair for Mo Xiaoqing to sit.
“Xiaoqing, have you been alright these past few days?” Tangyu asked.
Mo Xiaoqing pursed her lips and replied, “I’ve been fine, except my phone’s been blowing up so much these past two days that I’ve just turned it off altogether.
It’s been terribly irritating.
If it’s not one classmate calling to ask about you, it’s another congratulating me, to the point where my head is starting to hurt.”
Tangyu laughed.
Last time, he had gone with Mo Xiaoqing to her class reunion to act as her boyfriend, an event her former classmates were definitely aware of by now.
It was normal for them to be calling Mo Xiaoqing, given his recent rise to fame.
“So, it seems I’ve caused you trouble,” Tangyu said.
“You’ve only just realized?
You’ve really put me in a tough spot now.
My college classmates are asking when we’re getting married, when we’ll invite them to dinner, some even want to arrange a visit to bask in your divine presence.
There are those who want your autograph or to seek medical advice from you.
It’s become such a headache that I’m scared to even turn on my phone now,” Mo Xiaoqing said.
Tangyu grinned, “You can’t blame me for that; after all, you were the one who wanted me to be your boyfriend back then, so it’s not me who’s caused you trouble.”
Mo Xiaoqing paused, and it seemed that was indeed the case.
The two fell silent for a moment.
Mo Xiaoqing looked up at Tangyu.
Throughout the days of rest, she hadn’t left her dorm at all.
On the TV, computer, and phone, she had been following the news about Tangyu.
His image on TV had made her hold her breath more than once.
Tangyu’s speeches were like declarations for the century, deeply resonating with her.
And now, seeing Tangyu up close stunned her even more as she recalled the images of him on TV—so fascinating, so intoxicating, inspiring an involuntary respect.
These days had brought a subtle change for Mo Xiaoqing, with Tangyu’s image becoming indelibly etched in her heart.
Her dreams for the past couple of days had been filled with him.
This man was indeed worthy of a woman’s reckless affection and deep love.
Regardless of whether he had a girlfriend or any possibility of being with him, one couldn’t help but fall crazily in love with him.
Mo Xiaoqing wasn’t sure if she had gone mad or had truly fallen for Tangyu.
All she knew was that Tangyu’s image had lingered persistently in her mind for those two days, haunting her like a nightmare.
Watching Mo Xiaoqing look at him with such deep affection, Tangyu smiled and met her gaze, and they held each other’s gaze for a full three or four minutes.
Tangyu curled his lips into a smile, breaking the silence, “Xiaoqing, have you fallen in love with me?”
Only then did Mo Xiaoqing snap back to reality, her face slightly reddening as she quickly covered it up, “Psh, who likes you?
You have a girlfriend, I would never.” Despite her words, Mo Xiaoqing’s demeanor had already given her away.
Ever since Tangyu had seen her body, she had already held him in her heart, considering herself Tangyu’s woman.
After all, being seen naked by someone was pretty much almost the same as having been in a relationship.
For Mo Xiaoqing, it was as if she had given Tangyu the most precious thing she had.
“Okay, let’s stop the nonsense.
I still have classes to prepare for.” Mo Xiaoqing stood up to leave, actually wanting to stay, but not knowing what else to say.
Rather than make the situation awkward for both of them, it was better to use the opportunity to leave.
“Didn’t the principal say you should stay and keep me company?
Don’t be irresponsible,” Tangyu said.
But Mo Xiaoqing didn’t pay attention and left quickly.
After sending Mo Xiaoqing away, Tangyu became somewhat bored, but he soon smiled happily because he saw Mo Xiaoqing coming back.
It seemed she liked him after all.
“Oh, there’s another thing I almost forgot to tell you, something the principal asked me to discuss with you,” Mo Xiaoqing sat back down.
Tangyu had thought she stayed to keep him company and felt a bit disappointed.
“This is the situation, Tangyu.
The head of the education bureau plans to meet with you this morning, and I don’t know exactly why he wants to see you.
The principal knows you don’t like this sort of thing, but he doesn’t dare offend the head of the bureau either.
Moreover, the head will come personally this morning.
So, the principal hopes you can meet with him, otherwise, it’s hard for him to explain,” Mo Xiaoqing said.
Tangyu was truly reluctant about such matters.
He was certain nothing good could come from this and curled his lip, “If he knows I don’t like this sort of thing, why bother involving me at all?
Why didn’t the principal tell me himself instead of making you the intermediary?”
“The principal knows if he asks you himself and you refuse on the spot, he’ll lose face—he is the head of a school after all.
So, he had no choice but to make me the intermediary.
And he gave me a strict order.
Whether you agree or refuse whatever the bureau head wants, that’s up to you, but as for meeting the bureau head, that’s the principal’s concern.
I know you’re unwilling, Tangyu, but just treat it as doing me a favor this time.
If I can’t accomplish this task, I think I’ll be in big trouble,” Mo Xiaoqing said.
Tangyu stroked his chin, looking intently at Mo Xiaoqing, “Sounds like you’re asking me for a favor?”
Mo Xiaoqing paused, then said, “Fine, let’s just say I’m begging you, okay?”
“Shouldn’t you show some sincerity when asking for a favor?” Tangyu said.
“Sincerity, what sincerity?” Mo Xiaoqing asked.
“Heh, like treating me to dinner, for example, asking me out on a date, something like that.
Or if you really appreciate me and want to repay me with your body, I wouldn’t mind that either.
I’m actually pretty generous,” Tangyu said with a smile.
Mo Xiaoqing glared at him, annoyed, “In your dreams.
I don’t mind that you don’t.
Anyway, I’ll take that as a yes.
I’m going now.
If he arrives later, I’ll come get you.” After saying that, she turned and left.
In that turning moment, Tangyu saw Mo Xiaoqing’s face—very red.
Tangyu shook his head with a smile, clearly understanding in his heart that Mo Xiaoqing had feelings for him.
But there was a mountain standing between them.
If he didn’t have a girlfriend, perhaps Mo Xiaoqing would have already made a move.
With Lin Feifei being the invisible mountain between them, Mo Xiaoqing always suppressed her feelings.
This, too, left Tangyu somewhat frustrated.
Sigh, was he too affectionate, or simply fickle?
And what kind of ending awaited him at the end of it all?
Life is always so full of helplessness.
It’s frustratingly perplexing.
Tangyu himself was frustrated—can love really only be singular?
And marriage—can it truly only be with one person?
Shaking his head, he cast aside the turmoil in his mind, Tanngyu pulled out his mobile phone.
He hadn’t dared to turn on his mobile phone for two days, but now he switched it on.
Upon starting it up, he found a thousand missed calls.
He believed the actual number exceeded a thousand, because the phone’s display limit was a thousand.
He couldn’t be bothered with these records.
Liu Shanshan, Sister Min, Sister Xin, Mo Xiaoqing, Zhang Xiaoxi, Song Qingyu—they must all have called.
Now that his phone was on, it was natural to return a call to prevent them from thinking he’d forgotten about them.
However, Tangyu was a bit worried about who to call first.
Picking up the phone to dial, he realized that six or seven names popped up immediately.
This issue had Tangyu contemplating for a full five minutes before he chuckled at himself and dialed Liu Shanshan’s number.