Teacher Tang placed the bowl and chopsticks neatly, then glanced at Chen Dongyang and teased him in a deliberately playful tone.
"You're worried about Teacher Jiang, aren't you, coming all this way to see her off? What exactly is your relationship?" m..oΓg
"That's so nice. Unlike us, nobody's looking out for us after coming from thousands of miles away," Sweetie chimed in absentmindedly while examining the specifications of a piano.
"Where are you from, Teacher Tang?"
"Yuncheng."
"That's really far, spanning more than half of China."
Sweetie couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration for her.
"How long do you plan to stay here, Teacher Tang?"
Teacher Tang said, "I've only been here for over half a year, so I should stay for at least another year. How 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 I stay? It's not definite. It depends on my mood."
"You two are really... Why won't you answer me? What is your relationship?"
Sweetie realized that this Teacher Tang had a crush on Chen Dongyang and was deliberately trying to get close to him.
Chen Dongyang's charm was undeniable; wherever he went, someone was bound to be interested in him. Sweetie couldn't help but feel a little jealous.
Seeing Teacher Tang gazing eagerly at Chen Dongyang, Sweetie 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 potential stock."
Sweetie was pushing him away.
Not to mention they hadn't truly broken up yet, but even if they had, he wouldn't get involved with this woman. What was she playing at?
Chen Dongyang was unhappy. He lowered his face and gently tapped Sweetie'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 connection at all, right?"
"I believe anyone with eyes can see it, Teacher Tang. I like her."
Although Teacher Tang had already guessed this answer, hearing Chen Dongyang say it as if he were showing off still made her quite unhappy.
She forced a smile. "You two really are... so far away... sigh..."
Chen Dongyang and Sweetie continued to chat about buying an electronic piano and art supplies.
Seeing that Sweetie showed no sign of rejecting Chen Dongyang's pursuit and that the two of them seemed quite like 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? What a green tea! You just love stringing men along to feel important!"
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?"
Sweetie stuffed some food into her mouth and said, "Of course, it's true."
"Since I'm here, I'll do things my way... You don't have any objections, do you?"
Teacher Tang said, "I don't have any objections, I just think... well, you have your reasons, and I understand. When are you planning to buy them?"
"Right after lunch."
"Right after lunch? 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. "Um, I haven't been to the county town in a while. I was just telling Teacher Li and Teacher Wang yesterday that many things can't be bought in town. Since you're going to the county town, could you give me a ride?"
Was she starting her offensive now, aiming to win over Chen Dongyang?
Sweetie actually wanted to see how Chen Dongyang would handle another woman's pursuit, so she readily agreed for him.
"It's just the two of us, there's plenty of space, no problem. Designer Chen, what do you say?"
Designer Chen kicked her under the table, feeling very unhappy, but could only pretend to be agreeable.
"No problem. It's just that Teacher Tang will have to eat faster, it's getting late."
"Okay, okay, I'll hurry."
Teacher Tang quickly buried her head in her food.
After lunch, Teacher Tang went back to her dorm to get her bag and told everyone she was going to the county town. Teacher Li and Teacher Wang asked her to pick up some things for them.
They delayed for a while longer before setting off.
To show that she indeed had no relationship with Chen Dongyang, Sweetie and Teacher Tang sat in the back while they were in the car.
The two chatted casually about school matters, while Chen Dongyang focused on driving. Before long, they arrived at the county town.
Chen Dongyang didn't rush to buy his own things; he first took Sweetie to the music store.
"Let's go look at the pianos. Teacher Tang, you should hurry and buy your things. We'll meet at the roundabout later."
They were going to walk off together, leaving her behind?
Teacher Tang's face instantly turned green. "Aren't you buying things too? I..."
Chen Dongyang said, "Mine isn't urgent. I haven't found anyone for construction yet anyway, so I'll accompany her for now. We might be quick, so you go ahead."
After saying that, as if she wouldn't understand, Chen Dongyang put his arm around Sweetie's shoulder, ushering her into the music store with a hug.
Sweetie staggered as she walked, using her phone as a mirror. She looked at Teacher Tang, who was looking in through the door with a look of unwillingness, and mocked 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, "Stop talking nonsense. I can barely handle you alone, why would I want so many women?"
"Jiang Jing Tian, don't bring up this irrelevant nonsense with me anymore. Do you think Chen Dongyang is so pathetic that he'd fall for any woman he sees and needs you to play matchmaker?"
"If you play the fool with me again, I'll tell her we're getting married. We already have a child, you're the mother of my child, try me if you don't believe it!"
Just as he was speaking, the owner of the music store came out from behind the counter.
Seeing that both individuals had distinguished气质 and spoke eloquently, he quickly greeted them with a smile.
"What would you like to see? Hehehe, all 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 Sweetie's shoulder and deliberately said in an ambiguous tone.
"My wife wants to buy a guitar and an electronic piano."
Oh, a husband bringing his wife to buy things?
With their distinguished demeanor, their suitability in looks, and their evident affection, the owner's smile became even more radiant.
"We have both, we have several brands. Madam, see which one you like. This way, please."
The owner turned and led them inside, with Sweetie and Chen Dongyang following behind. When the owner wasn't looking, Sweetie bent her elbow and bumped it into Chen Dongyang's chest.
She warned him with her eyes: Who's your wife? Stop talking nonsense to me!
Chen Dongyang winced from the impact but laughed instead of getting angry. He thought it was quite cute that Sweetie was finally showing some spirit again.
The owner stopped by a piano and looked back at the couple.
"What should I call you, sir?"
"Chen."
"Oh, Mrs. Chen must be a professional, she must have heard of this brand. What do you think of this one?"