Such a stunning beauty shouldn't wither away in a hospital—that wasn't where she belonged. Of course, Li Wenshi subconsciously included herself in this thought. Though she didn't care much about her own appearance, deep down, she had always been confident in her looks.
At this thought, a hint of pride flashed across Li Wenshi's face, but she quickly suppressed her wandering thoughts, as if the proud expression had been nothing but an illusion.
They say a scholar would die for one who appreciates him, and a woman would adorn herself for one who delights in her. No woman could be completely indifferent to her own appearance.
"Mom…" Xu Ruizhi glanced around the room but didn't see Yang Zhurou, so he called out softly.
"Ruizhi, who is this?"
A gentle voice sounded from behind. Xu Ruizhi and Li Wenshi turned to see Yang Zhurou standing at the door, still wearing a knit sweater and shorts. Yet, no matter how many times he saw her, he never grew tired of the sight. Her figure was even more pronounced—curvy and delicate, especially her long, slender legs. Her fair calves were exposed, shimmering with a translucent jade-like glow under the setting sun outside the window, utterly captivating.
"Mom!"
Xu Ruizhi smiled and walked over, wrapping his arms around his mother's delicate frame. He nuzzled his lips against Yang Zhurou's smooth neck and introduced, "This is our class's new math teacher, Li Wenshi."
"Hello, Teacher Li, my name is Yang Zhurou." Yang Zhurou felt a bit shy inside, her body unconsciously softening as she subtly nudged Xu Ruizhi slightly to the right.
"Ah... hello, Ms. Yang."
Li Wenshi snapped back to reality with a smile, nodding and bowing slightly to Yang Zhurou.
While greeting Yang Zhurou, Li Wenshi couldn't help but give her a once-over, inwardly sighing: What a beautiful woman!
Her looks, demeanor, and figure—such a woman was rare even in the capital, where affluent ladies gathered.
Even she, who was usually confident, now felt somewhat inadequate.
This kid Xu Ruizhi... how does he always have such stunning beauties around him that even make me feel inferior?
"It seems I'm a few years older than you. If you don't mind, you can call me 'sister.' Calling me 'Ms.' feels a bit too formal for both of us."
After saying this, Yang Zhurou noticed the nutritional supplements and fruit basket in Li Wenshi's hands and quickly asked, "And these are...?"
"Oh, it's like this. I heard from Xu that his aunt was hospitalized, so I came to visit and brought some nutritional supplements as a small gesture," Li Wenshi explained.
Yang Zhurou, standing opposite her, nodded politely and said with a smile, "Coming here after finishing your classes must be quite tiring, Teacher Li! Did Ruizhi cause any trouble at school? Please tell me, and I'll make sure to discipline him properly when we get home!"
As she spoke, Yang Zhurou shot a slightly stern glance at Xu Ruizhi beside her.
Her words left Xu Ruizhi both amused and exasperated. He thought, "Don't you know my personality? What trouble could I possibly cause?" Just as he was about to defend himself, Li Wenshi spoke up for him.
"Uh, that's not it."
Li Wenshi seemed slightly surprised, but upon reflection, it made sense. She quickly explained to Yang Zhurou, "Sister Yang, you've misunderstood. Xu Ruizhi hasn't broken any rules at school, and I'm not here for a home visit to complain. I just noticed that his math is lagging behind his other subjects, so I came specifically to give him some extra tutoring."
"Oh, I see! It seems I misunderstood earlier."
Relieved to learn that her son hadn't caused any trouble at school, Yang Zhurou felt a weight lift off her shoulders. After all, her son had always been obedient and sensible since childhood, never giving her any reason to worry. She realized she had overreacted.
Yang Zhurou affectionately patted Xu Ruizhi's head and said to Li Wenshi with a smile, "Then I'll leave this boy in your hands, Teacher Li!"
After exchanging a few more polite words with Li Wenshi, Yang Zhurou excused herself, saying she would go out to get them some good food. She also reminded Xu Ruizhi to listen carefully to Teacher Li's instructions, to which Xu Ruizhi obediently agreed.
Afterward, Xu Ruizhi cleared a table in the hospital room and began his one-on-one tutoring session with the beautiful teacher.
Li Wenshi had Xu Ruizhi take out his last major exam paper. After reviewing it, she quickly identified his weak points and began targeted tutoring.
Xu Ruizhi wasn't completely hopeless at math—he just had some gaps in his understanding. With his sharp mind, a little guidance was all he needed to grasp the concepts clearly.
Soon, Li Wenshi felt a trace of approval in her heart for this newly acquainted student. She herself gradually got into the rhythm, becoming more and more engrossed in tutoring, and unconsciously, her body drew closer and closer to Xu Ruizhi.
However, Xu Ruizhi, who was receiving the tutoring, clearly sensed that the distance between him and the teacher was rapidly approaching zero.
As a vigorous young man, he was particularly sensitive to such matters.
Before long, the arms of the teacher and student were already pressed together.
Breathing in the faint, delicate fragrance emanating from Li Wenshi and feeling the subtle, soft touch on his arm, Xu Ruizhi couldn't help but glance sideways at her intelligent and beautiful face.
This glance was harmless enough, but the corner of his eye happened to catch a glimpse of a flash of snowy white at Li Wenshi's chest.
Immediately, Xu Ruizhi's gaze shifted downward, probing through the slightly open collar of Li Wenshi's blouse.
"...Do you understand this part...?"
At that moment, Li Wenshi, deeply absorbed in her explanation, was about to ask Xu Ruizhi if he had grasped what she had just taught when she noticed him secretly peeking at her.
Not only was he peeking, but a conspicuous tent had also risen in his lap! Instantly, Li Wenshi's face turned cold.
"Xu Ruizhi!!! If you don't want to listen, I'll leave right now!" Her icy voice pierced Xu Ruizhi's eardrums like frozen needles. He shuddered and immediately snapped back to reality.
Being caught in his improper behavior made Xu Ruizhi blush crimson, and his heart pounded like a temple bell.
His face burned with shame, and for a moment, he had no idea how to face Li Wenshi.
After a brief internal struggle, Xu Ruizhi awkwardly stood up from his chair and said, "Um... Teacher, I'm sorry. I need to use the restroom. I'll be back soon. Could you... wait here for a moment?"
With that, he hurried off to the bathroom.
Watching Xu Ruizhi's retreating figure, Li Wenshi's cold expression gradually softened, and she shook her head to herself.
After all, even the well-traveled scions of wealthy families were drawn to her. How could a young boy like him remain unaffected in such a situation?
Had she been too harsh?
She should bear some responsibility for what happened. As a teacher, she hadn't paid attention to the distance between herself and a male student.
What she didn't know was that the Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon had been influencing her all along. Without it, her reaction to Xu Ruizhi's lewd behavior wouldn't have been mere anger—of course, without the Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon, Xu Ruizhi wouldn't have ended up in such an embarrassing state either.
Meanwhile, in the bathroom, the sound of running water echoed from the sink. Xu Ruizhi scooped a few handfuls of cold water from the faucet and splashed it on his burning face. He shook his head, trying to cool his flushed mind, and thought to himself: The side effects of the Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon are getting worse. This won't do!
I need to start dual cultivation soon, but it has to be with a virgin or a woman who hasn't had sex in a long time—someone filled with primordial yin energy. What a headache.
After a short while, Li Wenshi saw Xu Ruizhi return, and she also noticed that there were still droplets of water clinging to the roots of Xu Ruizhi's hair at her forehead.
Upon seeing Li Wenshi, Xu Ruizhi still felt a slight sense of guilt.
She obediently walked over and sat down beside Li Wenshi, then said timidly, "Li... Teacher Li, let's continue..." Li Wenshi was momentarily taken aback before nodding slightly. Then, the two resumed their lesson, picking up from where they had left off.
This time, Xu Ruizhi restrained himself much more, keeping his eyes from wandering and focusing his attention on the books and papers on the table. Li Wenshi, in turn, also made a slight effort to control the distance between herself and her student.
Soon, Yang Zhurou returned, carrying bags large and small.
As soon as she entered, she saw her son studying diligently under Li Wenshi's guidance. Her heart was filled with both comfort and a touch of pity, so she called out, "Ruizhi, do you want to take a break? Teacher Li, why don't you come over and have something to eat? You came straight here with Ruizhi after class, so you probably haven't eaten yet. Don't let yourself go hungry."
Li Wenshi quickly declined politely, telling Yang Zhurou that she wasn't hungry and could eat later when she returned home.
Then, she turned to Xu Ruizhi and said, "Xu Ruizhi, if you're hungry, go ahead and eat first. I'll continue tutoring you after you finish."
Xu Ruizhi shook his head to indicate it wasn't necessary, then turned to his mother with a smile and said, "Mom, you go ahead and eat. I'll finish these few problems first. Teacher Li, if you're really hungry, please don't stand on ceremony. Go ahead and eat."
After a few more rounds of polite refusals, Yang Zhurou finally gave in. She set the bags aside, picked up some fruit, and said she would cut it for the two of them.
With that, Xu Ruizhi lowered his head and continued working on the exercises Li Wenshi had given him.
Beside him, Li Wenshi watched quietly as Xu Ruizhi focused on the problems. She couldn't help but notice that he looked quite impressive when he was serious—the way he concentrated, combined with his handsome, sunny face, made her gaze linger for a moment.
But it was only for a brief moment before Li Wenshi snapped back to reality, her face flushing slightly. She silently scolded herself, "What am I doing? Staring so openly at my own student!"
Unconsciously, her mind replayed the earlier scene when Xu Ruizhi had secretly glanced at her, as well as the intimate moments they shared while riding the bike after school that afternoon.
And that rascal had gone straight for... her most sensitive spot. Under normal circumstances, she would have slapped him without hesitation—making him regret it would have been the least of it. Yet, inexplicably, she had walked into the supermarket, bought a few things, and returned, even letting him continue holding her waist.
What on earth was wrong with her?!!!
Xu Ruizhi finished the last problem and looked up, only to find Li Wenshi propping her chin with one hand, staring at him motionlessly. Her gaze was so intense that it made him feel a bit embarrassed.
At that moment, Li Wenshi also came to her senses and felt a wave of shame wash over her. She quickly straightened her posture, cleared her throat, and resumed her usual icy beauty demeanor before starting to check Xu Ruizhi's answers.
Though her expression was cold and serious, a faint, unnatural blush still lingered on her face.
...
Meanwhile, Yang Zhurou finished cutting the fruit and prepared to bring it to Xu Ruizhi and Li Wenshi.
As she approached them from behind, she happened to notice the slightly awkward expressions and exchanged glances between the teacher and student.
This stirred a strange feeling in Yang Zhurou's heart.
...
It wasn't until the sky had completely darkened, around 7:30 p.m., that Li Wenshi's tutoring session with Xu Ruizhi finally came to an end.
Xu Ruizhi let out a long sigh of relief and stretched his back.
Li Wenshi tidied up her things a bit, bid farewell to Yang Zhurou, and said she was heading back.
Xu Ruizhi and Li Wenshi walked out of the hospital. Yang Zhurou insisted that Xu Ruizhi see Li Wenshi home, and Xu Ruizhi couldn't refuse, so he reluctantly agreed.
After walking a few steps, Li Wenshi said coldly, "Classmate Xu, you can go back. I'll just take a taxi."
Xu Ruizhi knew he had done something wrong, but he still insisted, "My mom said I have to make sure you get home safely."
"No need. I can go back on my own, Classmate Xu. You should head back first."
Li Wenshi's attitude was firm, leaving no room for refusal.
Xu Ruizhi knew he shouldn't stay any longer. Not daring to say anything more, he silently turned and walked away.
Li Wenshi watched Xu Ruizhi's retreating figure, a flicker of reluctance flashing in her eyes, but it vanished quickly. She resumed her icy beauty persona and walked forward without looking back.
After just a few steps, a black sedan slowly pulled up beside Li Wenshi. Two men who looked like bodyguards jumped out from the driver's seat.
"Young Miss," one of the bodyguards greeted respectfully, bowing slightly.
Li Wenshi gave a faint "Mm" and said, "Let's go."
The two bodyguards immediately opened the car door, waited for Li Wenshi to get in, then closed it before getting into the car themselves and driving off.
Once seated in the car, Li Wenshi closed her eyes to rest. In her mind, Xu Ruizhi's youthful face appeared, and she suddenly felt a pang of unease in her heart.
Opening her eyes, Li Wenshi was about to pick up her phone when her gaze inadvertently drifted to the rearview mirror. She froze—she saw Xu Ruizhi slowly walking back the way he had come.
Li Wenshi smiled, a happy yet somewhat flustered smile. Her lips trembled slightly, and her eyes gradually grew moist.
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