Chapter 561 - 560: Jealousy (Part 1)
Full of determination, Su Li went to Professor Mu’s house.
She had just knocked when the door immediately swung open.
"Mom, you’re here." It was Little Tang Mo who had opened the door.
"Su Li’s here." Mu Haoye was also home and immediately came forward to greet her.
He and Su Li were about the same age, but because of Little Tang Mo, Mu Haoye treated her as a senior. Their age difference—or lack thereof—didn’t matter.
Little Tang Mo called him Brother Haojie, and despite their considerable age gap, they hit it off and had become great friends.
"Haojie." Influenced by Mu Haoye’s attitude, Su Li treated him as a junior without feeling any pressure.
"Grandpa, Su Li is here."
The moment Mu Haoye finished speaking, the door to the study on the second floor opened, and Professor Mu Feng came downstairs.
"You’re here. Have a seat." Professor Mu was wearing a Tang suit. He was on the slender side and wore glasses. His temples were already white, but he was full of vigor and looked very sharp.
Su Li and Professor Mu began discussing the matter of Little Tang Mo’s middle school enrollment.
"...If you’re asking for my opinion, I naturally hope Tang Mo can get into Imperial University’s Affiliated Middle School. The Affiliated Middle School is excellent, and it would be convenient for Tang Mo’s studies and research."
Su Li had actually been thinking the same thing, so she just smiled, not surprised at all.
"That’s what I was thinking, too. It’s just that Little Mo is set on staying close to home." Su Li sounded a little embarrassed. "I’ll have a good talk with him."
Professor Mu nodded. "A student as good as Tang Mo will definitely be accepted by the school."
And so, the matter was settled.
Professor Mu was very pleased with Little Tang Mo and praised him extensively to Su Li. "...This child was born to study physics. He has a quick mind. His invention isn’t outside the realm of possibility."
Hearing Little Tang Mo being praised made Su Li happier than if she were being praised herself. She nodded vigorously, overjoyed.
Su Li had lunch at Professor Mu’s house before leaving, but Little Tang Mo stayed behind.
Over the next two days, after discussing it with Little Tang Mo, Su Li promised she would have time to take him to school. Once Little Tang Mo agreed to attend the Affiliated Middle School, she made a couple of trips to sort out his enrollment.
As expected, the Affiliated Middle School was willing to accept Tang Mo.
Tang Mo’s final exams—the entrance exam for middle school—concluded perfectly over the following two days.
Although the results weren’t out yet, neither Su Li nor his teachers were worried in the slightest.
Little Tang Mo was about to graduate, and his elementary school teachers were very reluctant to see him go. A few of his close classmates were a blubbering mess, crying their eyes out.
Little Tongtong was also sad to see him go, but since they lived in the same residential complex, she was a bit calmer.
With Little Tang Mo’s exams finished, his and Su Li’s summer vacation officially began.
According to what they had discussed last year, Su Li, Little Tang Mo, Wu Sheng, and Wu Qihua were supposed to go to Wu Family Village for the summer to escape the heat and visit home, just like last time.
However, it turned out they couldn’t go.
Because Wu Sheng was too busy, he didn’t have time for a summer trip to Wu Family Village.
"...We’ll just have to wait until next year or some other time. It’s not happening this year."
Wu Sheng was full of apologies about it.
As he explained, he didn’t tell Su Li that the reason he was so busy was because he had been entrusted with greater responsibilities.
A man like Wu Sheng would shine anywhere. His superiors had spoken with him earlier, wanting him to take on a bigger role.
His skills and abilities were outstanding. Although he had sustained many injuries in the past, none were major, so they hadn’t left a deep impression on him.
It wasn’t until the last incident that Wu Sheng, seeing the state Wu Qihua and Su Li were in, swore he never wanted them to live in constant fear and anxiety again.
His superiors were especially pleased and gratified by Wu Sheng’s ambition and were very supportive. With all that pleasure, gratification, and support, it was impossible for Wu Sheng to take a vacation to Wu Family Village.
"It’s okay. This way, we can both work hard together."
Wu Sheng was very apologetic, but Su Li didn’t think it was a bad thing.
"The moment vacation started, Little Tang Mo dove headfirst into a world I don’t understand, and he’s perfectly happy. And this is a great chance for me to intern at the TV station."
"Sister Ling Zhen and Yu Zhengqing have been urging me to come intern at the station for a while now, but I never got the chance. Summer vacation is the perfect time to go."
The moment Su Li said that, Wu Sheng’s brow twitched. "The TV station? Annoying Yu still wants you to go?"
Hearing the name "Annoying Yu" again, Su Li didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.
"Wu Sheng, can you please stop calling Yu Zhengqing ’Annoying Yu’?"
Wu Sheng looked at Su Li and shook his head. "I can’t... Once annoying, always annoying."
Su Li: "....You’re not a child anymore, giving people nicknames."
Wu Sheng’s gaze turned gloomy. "Su Li... are you defending him?"
Su Li could almost smell a faint sourness in the air. Her mouth twitched. "You... you can’t be serious, right?"
’Is Wu Sheng still jealous of Yu Zhengqing?’
Wu Sheng averted his gaze and huffed. "What do you mean, ’can’t be serious’? Didn’t you... didn’t you use to like him?"
It would be a miracle if Wu Sheng could ever bring himself to like the only man Su Li had ever had a crush on.
He had been so magnanimous about it back then, but now he just couldn’t do it.
Su Li was his fiancée. How could he possibly remain calm about a former rival who was still in contact with his fiancée?
Listening to Wu Sheng and seeing his expression, Su Li felt both helpless and a little sweet inside.
"You... honestly." She touched her slightly hot cheeks. "That was so long ago. Besides, we’ve only ever been friends. Now I’m with you, and Yu Zhengqing is pursuing Sister Ling Zhen."
"Even if I go to the TV station, I’ll be with Sister Ling Zhen."
Su Li thought her words would improve Wu Sheng’s mood, but unexpectedly, his expression soured even more when she mentioned Ling Zhen.
Now Su Li was confused. "Why are you still making that face?"
Wu Sheng: "....Ling Zhen... that... that woman..."
Wu Sheng barely managed to stop himself from saying the two words "female pervert."
Su Li had no idea. Things were better when she didn’t mention Ling Zhen; bringing her up just made a bad situation worse.
Wu Sheng absolutely did not want Su Li to go to a place with both Yu Zhengqing and Ling Zhen. In fact, having Yu Zhengqing there was better than having Ling Zhen!
After all... as things stood, Ling Zhen was more dangerous than Yu Zhengqing. Yu Zhengqing was relatively safer, because... no matter what, Yu Zhengqing would never kiss Su Li.
That’s right, kiss Su Li!
Wu Sheng’s wariness of Ling Zhen went back quite a while.
Ling Zhen adored Su Li. She was bold and outspoken, and her doting protectiveness was off the charts. Because she liked Su Li so much, she had to hug her every time she saw her, and she’d even tease her with a peck on the cheek.
She was tall and strong, too. Once, when Su Li got tired from shopping, Ling Zhen had just hoisted her over her shoulder and carried on.
Wu Sheng had once accidentally seen Ling Zhen kiss Su Li and had almost stormed over to punch someone.
’Even though... even though Ling Zhen is a woman, still... I still don’t want Su Li to be kissed by anyone else!’
"Su Li, can you please tell that Ling Zhen not to kiss you all the time?"
Recalling the past, Wu Sheng tried to hold it in but couldn’t stop himself from making the request.
Su Li: "...I... I can’t stop her."
Su Li was telling the truth.
Wu Sheng: "...How about I go talk to her? Is there... is there no one who can control her? Isn’t that Annoying Yu pursuing her? Hasn’t he won her over yet? He doesn’t mind that Ling Zhen kisses you?"
Wu Sheng wiped his face. "Annoying Yu really is annoying. He can’t even keep his own love interest in check."
He was getting pouty.
Su Li: "..."
Wu Sheng and Su Li stared at each other for a moment, then he suddenly leaned down and kissed Su Li’s right cheek.
Then, he switched and kissed her left cheek.
After that, he thought for a moment and kissed her forehead.
Su Li: (⊙ o ⊙)