Even after eating breakfast the next day, Xin Zhiyao was still thinking about how to tell Zhou Ji.
Zhou Ji drove Xin Zhiyao to school. The car stopped at a corner, and he said, "What time can you finish tonight? I'll pick you up to go home together."
Upon hearing this, Xin Zhiyao knew she had to say it now or miss the chance. She quickly said, "Professor Zhou, I might be back late tonight."
"What's wrong?" Zhou Ji raised an eyebrow.
"I have evening self-study tonight, and it might end around ten," Xin Zhiyao wasn't good at lying and didn't dare to meet Zhou Ji's gaze. "You go home first, I'll come back by myself after I finish."
Zhou Ji listened to her words and thought for a moment.
Xin Zhiyao has evening self-study, so her studies should be the priority. After a moment of thought, he said, "It's busy at school anyway, I can work in my office at school and we can go back together when you're done."
With things said to this point, Xin Zhiyao could only brace herself and agree.
At worst, she could rush back from the Milk Tea Shop; it wasn't far anyway.
Before she got out of the car, Zhou Ji handed her a bottle. "Take this half an hour after your meal."
Xin Zhiyao looked closely and realized he had given her folic acid.
She realized Zhou Ji was truly fussing over her like a mother.
The corner of Xin Zhiyao's mouth curved slightly, and she called out, "Thank you, Professor Zhou."
After saying that, she put the folic acid into her bag, opened the car door, and got out.
A gentle breeze lifted the girl's hair. Zhou Ji watched Xin Zhiyao's retreating figure grow smaller and smaller.
"Yaoyao~" As soon as she reached the teaching building, she heard Song Yujia's voice.
She saw Song Yujia looking around furtively, as if she were a thief, then lowered her voice and said to Xin Zhiyao, "Has Professor Zhou arrived yet?"
Xin Zhiyao found her behavior amusing. "You said those things, and now you're scared."
Song Yujia complained, "I was saying it for you to hear, who told you to let Professor Zhou overhear it."
"I didn't know he was back either. I was more embarrassed than you."
Song Yujia put herself in Xin Zhiyao's shoes and then shivered. "Maybe a little."
Her words earned her an eye-roll from Xin Zhiyao.
More than a little, it was extremely embarrassing.
Then she saw Song Yujia smirk. "Did Professor Zhou have any reaction after hearing that? Did you two share a room that night?"
"He didn't have any reaction."
Other than teasing her, which made her even more embarrassed.
"That's impossible. Logically, you have considerable charm. Although you're not as beautiful as Jiang Xin, you're cute. If you look at me with those pitiful eyes, even I would surrender. There are quite a few male classmates pursuing you at school."
Xin Zhiyao felt like she was being praised and insulted at the same time. And why was Jiang Xin being brought up out of the blue?
Song Yujia continued to ponder, "For Professor Zhou to face such a cute girl, and one who is legally his wife, and remain indifferent, there can only be two possibilities."
Xin Zhiyao was a little curious. "What possibilities?"
"First, he's a true gentleman and respects you."
"Second, he's incapable."
Cold sweat broke out on Xin Zhiyao's forehead.
"If he's incapable, then where did the child in my belly come from?"
"..."
Song Yujia suddenly realized. "I just remembered you're pregnant."
"..."
Fortunately, she was pregnant, otherwise, she wouldn't have been able to vindicate Professor Zhou.
Song Yujia was curious. "Yaoyao, what does it feel like to be pregnant? Does it feel magical?"
Xin Zhiyao unconsciously placed her hand on her belly.
It was magical.
She had never imagined she would become a mother so soon. Even before deciding to marry Zhou Ji, she had considered keeping it.
She knew clearly that in her state at the time, she couldn't keep it. She was alone and helpless, and she still had her studies to complete.
Later, on the night she decided to get married, she lay on her bed at home, unable to sleep for a long time.
Then she focused her attention on her belly.
The decision she made saved not only herself but also this child.
Perhaps it also wanted to come into this world.
Xin Zhiyao said softly, "It's like having someone connected to you by blood."
Although Song Yujia couldn't understand the feeling yet, judging by Xin Zhiyao's expression, it must be a good feeling.
Just as she was about to say something, her gaze sharpened as she looked at someone walking towards them. She gritted her teeth slightly. "It's Yu Que and Jiang Xin."
Xin Zhiyao looked up at the mention of their names.
Yu Que and Jiang Xin walked towards them. The young man was sunny and handsome with strong facial features, while the girl had delicate features. In her white dress, she looked like a butterfly dancing from afar.
Frankly, the two of them looked quite well-matched together.
"Ever since they started dating, these two have been like sticky plaster, always together," Song Yujia complained in her ear.
"They're a couple, isn't it normal for them to be together?"
Xin Zhiyao no longer felt any strong emotions when she saw Yu Que. Who he was with had nothing to do with her.
As the two approached and were about to pass them, Jiang Xin's voice suddenly rang out, "Hey, Zhiyao."
Xin Zhiyao's footsteps stopped abruptly, and she turned her head to look at her.
Jiang Xin, holding Yu Que's hand, said with a smile, "Yu Que and I are together now, you know that, right?"
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Upon hearing this, Song Yujia wore an expression that clearly asked, "Are you out of your mind?"
Beside her, Yu Que tugged at Jiang Xin. "What are you doing?"
"Zhiyao, you used to have a good relationship with him, and you often went to the library to study together. Isn't it appropriate to tell her our good news?" Jiang Xin's voice was sweet and coquettish, making it difficult for Yu Que to get angry.
Jiang Xin looked at Xin Zhiyao again, smiling sweetly. "Zhiyao, you'll definitely bless us, won't you?"
The words seemed soft, but they were filled with boasting and provocation.
Although Jiang Xin knew she was prettier than Xin Zhiyao, Xin Zhiyao had better grades. Yu Que had pursued her, and he had wavered between her and Xin Zhiyao. It was she who had actively kissed him, and that's how they confirmed their relationship.
However, Xin Zhiyao had always been a thorn in her side, especially recently when Yu Que was discussing studies with her. He blurted out, "Why are you so stupid? Xin Zhiyao wouldn't need me to teach her."
Although Yu Que sincerely apologized to her afterward, it had already planted a thorn in her heart.
So today, when she encountered Xin Zhiyao, she couldn't resist provoking her, letting Xin Zhiyao know that Yu Que had chosen her.
But Xin Zhiyao was more composed than she expected. She simply responded, "I know. Congratulations to you both."
Jiang Xin felt like she had punched cotton.
Yu Que couldn't help but glance at Xin Zhiyao.
Jiang Xin was not giving up. "Actually, next week is our 50th-day anniversary since we started dating. We're planning to invite some friends to celebrate with us. Do you have time?"
Upon hearing this, Song Yujia almost couldn't resist rolling her eyes.
A 50-day dating anniversary?
She really could come up with anything.
Song Yujia couldn't listen anymore and directly said, "Our Yaoyao is busy. See if you two can last until your 50th wedding anniversary. We'll go then."
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