In winter, Mingyao gets up early to wash up.
She took out a booklet with a list of classmates who had not yet visited their homes, and took out a pen to make two sketches on it.
Great, there are only two students left who don’t have home visits.
The weather has warmed up a bit these days, so Mingyao put on a beige long coat, a light-colored sweater underneath, and an ankle-length skirt.
I looked in the mirror and felt that my complexion was not very good. I took out the lip gloss and applied a little bit on it. It felt too rosy and unnatural, so I wiped it off with a tissue.
The phone vibrated, and someone sent a message.
-I've already arrived.
After seeing it, Mingyao quickly put on her short boots, picked up her bag and hurried out.
When I walked to the gate of the community, I saw a silver-gray Panamera parked on the side of the road. Through the car window, I could vaguely see a figure sitting inside.
Mingyao turned on her phone to confirm, and then walked over slowly.
"Hey, Xiao Song! You got up so early, do you want to go out?"
The neighbor's aunt who came home from shopping for groceries greeted her warmly. Mingyao immediately stopped, feeling a little panicked and her heart beating fast.
"Yep, it is......"
"Isn't the school on winter vacation? Why do you still have to go to work?"
"There are some other jobs..."
"Is that so... Hey, where is Xiao Chen? Is he on a business trip? Why haven't I seen him for a long time?"
Mingyao felt an indescribable feeling in her heart. She reluctantly opened her mouth and said in a harsh voice:
"He's sick and in the hospital."
.........
After exchanging greetings, Mingyao watched her neighbor walk into the corridor, looked around, waited for a while until no one was around, then quickly walked up to the car door and got in.
The man in the driver's seat is wearing a suit and leather shoes, with a distinguished temperament, and he looks like an urban elite.
Now I am waiting at the door of an old community in the middle of winter, sending a middle school teacher to visit a student's home.
This person is also the spouse of the person their partner cheated on.
Alas... Mingyao sighed.
She didn't know how it came to be like this. When Shen Yu offered to send her to visit students' homes to ensure safety, she wanted to refuse.
But when she was with Shen Yu, she always couldn't help but obey his arrangements and instructions.
Maybe......
Maybe deep down in my heart, I don’t want to refuse.
She sat in her seat, analyzing her own psychology and despising her own shamelessness.
A smile appeared on Shen Yu's lips.
The woman probably didn't know how rich the expressions on her little face were. She was distressed and thinking about something.
Although she didn't say it explicitly, he could probably guess what she was thinking.
It's just that they feel it's not suitable for the two of them to be too close. They both have families.
Torn between reason and instinct.
There is no need for this.
People should respect their own feelings.
He doesn't even hate Hang Xinran now. If it weren't for what she did, he and Mingyao might never have met in their lifetime.
"let's go."
"Yes." Mingyao nodded dullly twice, but felt that it was not very polite, "Sorry to trouble you, Shen Yu."
"I don't find it troublesome." Shen Yu said seriously, his profile as three-dimensional and handsome as a sculpture.
Alas... Mingyao sighed again, biting his lip and making no sound.
*
Today's home visit went smoothly and there were no unexpected problems.
The parents were very enthusiastic and prepared a lot of fruit snacks for Mingyao.
The child is at the top of the class in studies, has a lively and smart personality, and is generous and generous when seeing the teacher, without being formal at all.
In fact, whether the family atmosphere is good or bad can be seen from the child's personality.
During the conversation, the parents were very concerned about their children's education. They asked Mingyao many questions about learning, and Mingyao patiently answered them one by one.
"Oh, I didn't expect it to be so late. Teacher Song, please stay for dinner!" the student's mother greeted enthusiastically.
Mingyao refused repeatedly. She looked at the time and saw that more than three hours had passed. She quickly stood up and left.
The parent politely walked to the stairs. He looked up and saw that the weather was a little gloomy, so he said, "It seems like it's going to rain today. Teacher Song, please be careful on the road."
"Okay, come back quickly, there's no need to send it off!"
After saying goodbye, Mingyao walked quickly to the gate of the community and saw the familiar silver-gray car parked on the spot.
"Didn't you say you don't have to wait for me?" Mingyao got into the car, feeling a little helpless.
Shen Yu took off his Bluetooth headphones and turned off his tablet. He said without any sign of impatience, "I just went to a nearby coffee shop to sit for a while."
"Wouldn't this... delay your work?"
Shen Yu started the car, "Your safety is more important."
The more patient and considerate he was, the more guilty and uneasy Mingyao felt. Thinking that it was almost dinner time, she wanted to treat him to a meal as a thank you. She was thinking about which restaurant to go to, and it started to rain outside.
The raindrops are continuous and weave into a fine and dense net.
Mingyao looked out of the car window and felt that she was trapped in a big net. She was in a dilemma and couldn't struggle.
After stopping the car, Shen Yu turned to look at Mingyao who was in a daze. She had porcelain white cheeks, long and curled eyelashes, and hazy almond-shaped eyes. She had two small white hands folded on her legs, sitting quietly, looking... Extraordinarily well-behaved and gentle.
I have to say that he really likes this kind of atmosphere about her, which can easily inspire some dark but original things buried deep in his bones.
Around her, he felt like he was stripped of all labels.
Just a man.
In other words, just a male.
"Already arrived."
Shen Yu still reminded him, his voice slightly hoarse.
"Oh, oh, so fast."
Mingyao was excited and realized that she had arrived in her own community.
She subconsciously opened the car door and wanted to get out of the car, but Shen Yu quickly grabbed her wrist.
His hand was so hot that he tightened it suddenly, and Mingyao almost shouted.
Shen Yu took out a long-handled umbrella from the back seat and handed it to Mingyao's hand. The umbrella was completely black and heavy in his hand, with a good texture.
"Here, stay out of the rain. If it rains today, don't go out again. I'll pick you up during your next home visit." In the dim car, Shen Yu's voice sounded particularly magnetic.
Mingyao lowered his head and took it, opened the umbrella and got out of the car.
This umbrella has a large cover and can be held by two people without any problem.
After stepping on the wet ground and walking dozens of meters, Mingyao looked back and saw that the car was still on the same spot. Through the car window, she could see a dim light flickering on and off.
Holding the handle of the umbrella in her hand tightly, Mingyao bit her lip and ran back quickly.
In the car, Shen Yu looked at Ming Yao's retreating back, feeling upset for a while. He took out a cigarette and lit it. Before taking a few puffs, he saw the woman running back.
He seemed to have a premonition in his heart, his heart beat rapidly, and he hurriedly lowered the window.
Mingyao leaned over, her face turned red as she was choked by a burst of acrid smoke before she could speak.
Shen Yu put out his cigarette and stared into her red and watery eyes.
"What's wrong?"
"Would you like to go upstairs and sit down?" After coughing, Mingyao exhaled and whispered:
"I invite you to dinner."
