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Chapter 2980 When a Teacher Becomes a Stepmother!

Qiao Sanli didn't really care at first, but she felt that Chang Xingyu's words sounded familiar. She racked her brains and suddenly remembered something.

She turned to look at Qiao Simei, and their eyes met. They immediately understood each other's thoughts.

Is this woman planning to become a stepmother?
But Chang Xingyu was only about six or seven years older than them at most.

Qiao Sanli thought about how her younger sister chased after celebrities without caring about their age, and she felt that this was very likely.

So, Qiao Sanli decided to test the waters and said preemptively, "Of course, these paintings were all painted by my father himself. I just collected them."

Chang Xingyu is actually still a student. The reason he went to teach at the school was because he wanted to find a place where he could easily get an internship certificate during his internship.

It just so happened that a female teacher at his sister's school was on maternity leave and needed a substitute teacher temporarily, so Chang Xingyu perfectly filled in for the class.

Because Chang Xingyu is still a student, she is often exposed to literature and calligraphy at school and loves them very much. Therefore, these poems, calligraphy and paintings have a great influence on her.

Therefore, Chang Xingyu didn't care who answered; he simply continued flipping through the pages after confirming the answer.

Chang Xingyu would think it's normal if only one painting is of high quality. After all, some ordinary painters can also create very artistic paintings when they have a sudden burst of inspiration.

But now, as Chang Xingyu slowly flipped through the scrolls, he discovered that there were actually dozens of such paintings.

Each painting was beautifully done, and Chang Xingyu liked them all very much. The poems on each painting seemed to resonate with Chang Xingyu's heart.

At that moment, Chang Xingyu had a thought: it would be wonderful if he could keep these paintings for himself.

Of course, Chang Xingyu would be very happy if someone gave him this set of picture books.

After this incident, Chang Xingyu seemed to be bewitched, and would think of the painting from time to time.

At this point, Chang Xingyu had no idea about marrying Wang Yue, after all, both of them were older than each other, and Wang Yue was the child of so many people.

Although she admired Wang Yue, she wasn't the kind of person who was infatuated with him. She knew that being a stepmother was difficult and that it would be hard to explain to her own family.

After all, Chang Xingyu is currently living with his stepmother, and they have spent a long time together before developing feelings for each other.

However, Chang Xingyu was very curious about those poems, so he couldn't help but give Qiqi more attention.

Even after his internship ended and he returned to school, Chang Xingyu still couldn't forget Qiqi. He would always take the opportunity of looking for his sister to secretly chat with the students he had taught before.

Of course, the one I chatted with the most was Qiqi!
Qiqi is a child, and at first he found the attention annoying, as it left him with no free time.

Because Chang Xingyu would always appear beside her while her other friends were playing, her friends would scatter and run away, and gradually she lost all her other friends.

But then again, Qiqi is just a little child. His mother died when he was born, and he doesn't even have the concept of a mother.

Although she had an older brother, older sister, and father to take care of her, she also longed for the warmth from her mother.

Therefore, Chang Xingyu's daily care made Qiqi very familiar with him, and she even told him many of the family's secrets.

Through Qiqi, Chang Xingyu gained a deeper understanding of Wang Yue. Of course, what she understood was her father as seen through Qiqi's eyes, which made Wang Yue's importance in her heart even greater.

So, in the days that followed, Chang Xingyu would always find an opportunity to visit Wang Yue's home every now and then, and would often chat with him, which further confirmed Qi Qi's description.

Time flew by in this state, and in the blink of an eye, Qiao Yicheng had been admitted to graduate school, while Qiao Erqiang had been admitted to Nanjing University.

As for Qiao Sanli and Qiao Simei, one is in her second year of high school and the other is in her third year of junior high school.

Actually, Qiao Erqiang was lucky; the high school program had just been extended from two years to three, otherwise he could have entered university earlier.

However, Qiao Erqiang didn't start studying hard again until his second year of high school. If he had taken the college entrance examination in his second year, he might not have been able to get into Nanjing University.

At this time, Qiqi was about to graduate from elementary school, which was a normal thing, but Chang Xingyu couldn't wait.

Chang Xingyu has now graduated from university and originally planned to pursue a master's degree, but she felt that if her status was not appropriate, she might miss the opportunity to meet Wang Yue.

Over the years, Chang Xingyu has learned a lot about Wang Yue through Qi Qi, unaware that matchmakers frequently visit Wang Yue's home to propose marriage.

Chang Xingyu had long been deeply in love with the girl, but he had never expressed it because of her shyness.

This time, Chang Xingyu applied to stay at the school to teach for love.

Chang Xingyu's father is a university professor at Nanjing University, but in the School of Humanities. So, Chang Xingyu wanted to stay at the university as a lecturer, and she performed exceptionally well and passed the exam easily.

On her first day at work, Chang Xingyu, filled with excitement, found an opportunity to meet with Wang Yue; she didn't want to delay any longer.

However, as Chang Xingyu got closer to the Mechanical Engineering Department's office building, he became increasingly conflicted. In the end, he just lingered at the foot of the building and never dared to go up.

Wang Yue's senses were very sharp. As soon as he walked out of the office building, he noticed Chang Xingyu and could sense that Chang Xingyu had come to see him.

Seeing Chang Xingyu's very mature attire, Wang Yue quickly walked over and asked.
"Teacher Chang, are you looking for me?"

Chang Xingyu hadn't expected Wang Yue to find her so quickly. She stammered nervously, unsure of what to say for a moment.
"You, me, I've stayed on as a lecturer at the university. From now on, we'll be colleagues!"

When Wang Yue noticed that Chang Xingyu was subtly glancing at him while he was speaking, he immediately understood, so he simply asked directly.

"Teacher Chang, you should know that I'm already forty years old and a father of several children. Have you really thought this through?"

Chang Xingyu noticed that Wang Yue emphasized age, and without much thought, she shared her own thoughts.

"But you look like you're not even thirty yet. No one would think we're an unsuitable match if we walked together!"

Chang Xingyu blushed immediately after speaking, realizing what he had said.

Wang Yue was quite proud that such a young and budding girl liked him, so he said seriously, "If you've really thought it through, I can accept you."

However, we can start as boyfriend and girlfriend. If you can tolerate the gossip about us being together, then we'll get married in a year!

If Chang Xingyu was only acting on impulse before, or even had some worries, he immediately made up his mind at this moment.

She said very eagerly, "I remember you're not even forty yet this year, so I'd like to shorten the time a bit, three months, please!"

At least when I brought you home, he said you were in your thirties, how about that?

Wang Yue knew, of course, that Chang Xingyu was saying it to his father on the surface, but actually he just wanted to tell his friends and neighbors. After all, Chang Xingyu's father was in the literature department, so it would be easy for him to find out about Wang Yue, who was in the mechanical engineering department.

Of course, Wang Yue also sensed Chang Xingyu's eagerness to marry him, so he didn't refuse. "Alright, then three months it is."

Seeing that Wang Yue had agreed, Chang Xingyu suddenly became hesitant.

She watched her toes spin on the ground, her voice barely audible, like a mosquito's buzz.
"Um, could you also draw a picture album for me? From the moment we met, I want one every year! Until, until..."

Wang Yue knew exactly what Chang Xingyu wanted to say in the second half of the year, and he readily agreed. It was at this moment that he finally understood the power of poetry on the youth of this era.

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However, after confirming his relationship, Wang Yue faced a new problem: how to tell his family?
It's worth noting that Chang Xingyu is about the same age as his eldest son, Qiao Yicheng. If Qiao Yicheng minds, it could really cause some trouble.

However, Wang Yue's worries were completely unnecessary, because before he could even formally tell his family about Chang Xingyu, Qiao Yicheng dropped a bombshell on him.

Qiao Yicheng surprisingly brought Wen Ju'an to his home again, and they officially confirmed their relationship as boyfriend and girlfriend.

After the whole family returned, Qiao Yicheng solemnly spoke to Wang Yue.

"Dad, Ju'an and I are dating, and I hope to get your support."

Upon hearing this, Wang Yue replied somewhat uncertainly,
"Wen Ju'an should be taking the college entrance exam next year, right? He hasn't decided where he'll go to university yet. Are you sure you two won't live apart?"

When Wen Ju'an heard that Wang Yue didn't seem to mind refusing, but was worried that the two of them would be living apart, she firmly said...
“Uncle, Yicheng is preparing to take the entrance exam for Tsinghua University’s doctoral program. It just so happens that we can both go to Beijing to study together, so we won’t be living apart.”

Wang Yue then understood why Qiao Yicheng had brought Wen Ju'an home – it made sense, because Qiao Yicheng was leaving home!

However, it's normal for children to grow up and leave their parents, Wang Yue said with a smile.

"Since you two have made up your minds, of course I have no objection. However, there is one thing I need to make clear to you."

Qiao Yicheng was stunned. He asked uncertainly, "Dad, what's wrong? If it's just about the house, you don't need to worry."

If I graduate and am assigned a job in Beijing, I will definitely have a house there.

Wang Yue smiled and nodded before continuing, "I know that. What I wanted to say is that the teacher of Qi Qi that you met last time also came to me today and said she wanted to be your stepmother."

"I was originally thinking of telling you guys when, since this is a big deal, but now that I see you're preparing to apply to schools in Beijing, I'll just tell you ahead of time." If Qiao Yicheng's previous words made Qiao Erqiang, Qiao Sanli, Qiao Simei, and Qiqi feel a little reluctant to part, Wang Yue's words were like a thunderclap.

Especially Qiqi, who never expected that his teacher would turn out to be his stepmother.

This seems a little scary!

Qiao Yicheng, the eldest brother, was the first to react. He asked somewhat uncertainly,
"Dad, I remember Ms. Chang is about my age, right? Will her parents agree to what she's doing?"

Wang Yue laughed upon hearing this. He glanced at Wen Ju'an and said,
"I agree to your relationship, but Ju'an, do your parents agree?"

Qiao Yicheng finally understood why Wang Yue suddenly brought up the marriage with Chang Xingyu at this time; he was hinting at it to him.

Wen Ju'an's situation is very complicated. If you marry Wen Ju'an, you will have to face his strict mother and slovenly father.

What Wang Yue was really saying was that he was prepared to face the rumors and gossip!
Are you, Qiao Yicheng, ready?
Qiao Yicheng suddenly realized he had been lectured by his father again. He stopped talking about Wang Yue's marriage and instead gave a wry smile, saying...
"Dad, I've already discussed it with Ju'an. We'll settle down in Beijing from now on and won't come back."

Ju'an's parents are both here, so it's not easy for him to go over there. This is probably for the best.

Wang Yue smiled and shook his head, then said very solemnly, "Qiao Yicheng, you need to understand that Ju An is different from you."

After you leave, at least your younger siblings will stay here and keep this old man company.

But what will happen to her parents when they get old after Wen Ju'an passes away?
So, Wenjuan, there's still some time before the college entrance exam. You two should also prepare for the future and plan how to live your lives.
If you've thought everything through, it's not too late to give it a try.

Of course, if you want to disregard everything and take risks for love, you can disregard what I said.

After all, you're still young. Even if it really isn't right for you, it's never too late to regret it.

Wen Ju'an, who had been silent until now, suddenly felt that even if Qiao Yicheng was not suitable to be her husband in the future, this family was still the family she wanted, when she heard Wang Yue's meaning to let Qiao Yicheng and her make the decision.

Therefore, before Qiao Yicheng could speak, Wen Ju'an immediately said firmly, "Uncle, thank you for giving us this opportunity. I will cherish it and try my best not to let Qiao Yicheng regret it."

Seeing that the two of them had said so, Wang Yue simply smiled and offered his blessings, "Then I can only wish you both well. When you are really going to get married in the future, I will give you a nice wedding gift."

Qiao Yicheng and Wen Ju'an were deeply moved and said almost in unison,

"Thank you dad."

"Thank you uncle!"

Wang Yue didn't want to continue this topic, so he quickly changed the subject.
"Alright, let's leave your business for now. Let me tell you about my relationship with Teacher Chang."

Qiao Sanli finally got her chance to speak, and she immediately said anxiously,

"Dad, are you and Teacher Chang really going to get married?"

Wang Yue saw the worry and blessing in Qiao Sanli's eyes, and was very pleased. He smiled and said...

"It was your teacher, Ms. Chang, who approached me today. Since she, a girl, said so, of course I couldn't possibly disagree."

Moreover, I really need a companion in my family, otherwise, Yicheng and Xiaoan won't be able to be together.

After all, a lot of rumors can make a simple thing very complicated.

When Qiao Sanli heard that it was Teacher Xiao Chang who brought it up, she couldn't help but laugh. She didn't dislike Teacher Xiao Chang at all; at least, Teacher Xiao Chang was incredibly kind to Qi Qi.

Qiqi even said to Qiao Sanli and Qiao Simei more than once that she wished Teacher Xiaochang were her mother.

Although Qiao Simei felt a little awkward, she didn't say much. She was just worried that her father might treat them badly now that he had such a beautiful new wife.

Regardless, no one from the Qiao family stopped Wang Yue from getting married; they simply went to the cemetery together in secret.

The children were not in a good mood when they went there, and they were still in the same mood when they came back, but when they saw Wang Yue in the evening, they were happy again.

Having experienced so much of the world, Wang Yue could tell that the children were a little awkward about his sudden marriage, but judging from their behavior, he figured it was within a manageable range, so he didn't say anything more.

The reason Wang Yue didn't pay much attention was because he needed to set aside some time to date Chang Xingyu recently.

As a science and engineering student, Wang Yue could talk fluently and eloquently with Chang Xingyu about literature, poetry, and even stories from books.

His performance further impressed Chang Xingyu, making Chang Xingyu feel that he had made the right choice.

Nanjing University's campus isn't particularly large, nor is it small. The two departments aren't far apart either. The woman is beautiful, and the man is handsome. They are both teachers and professors at the university, so their intimate behavior couldn't be kept secret.

Fortunately, both of them were single, so no one spread rumors about them.

Of course, the main reason for all this is that Wang Yue looks so young that there is no sense of incongruity between him and Chang Xingyu.

Moreover, Wang Yue's teaching ability is also very strong, and the numerous papers he has published have made him a star figure in the domestic teaching field.

According to the school's criteria for appointing a full professor, Wang Yue has a good chance of becoming a professor as soon as he meets the required years of service.

It didn't matter what outsiders thought, but Chang Xingyu's father and stepmother were quite worried after they found out about it.

Of course, it's easier to talk about Chang Xingyu's stepmother, since she's not her biological daughter, so it's not appropriate to discuss it with her.

Moreover, Chang Xingyu's stepmother is more than ten years younger than her father, so if she thinks that Chang Xingyu and Wang Yue are not suitable, wouldn't that be like slapping herself in the face?
In fact, it was the same for Chang Xingyu when he went to his father's place. His father couldn't use age as an excuse. He could only patiently advise Chang Xingyu to find someone who also studied literature when he went home at night, so that the two of them could have something to talk about.

Chang Xingyu was a smart girl. She knew, of course, that her parents would be too embarrassed to use age as an excuse, so she pretended not to know and cheerfully took out a booklet, handing it to her father with a smile.

Meeting her father's questioning gaze, she said with a smug look,
"Dad, look at this! This is a poem and a painting he wrote for me himself!"

Actually, there was some misunderstanding between Wang Yue and Chang Xingyu. Chang Xingyu wanted the relationship to start from when they started dating, with each year consisting of one painting and one poem. However, Wang Yue thought it should start from the first time he met Chang Xingyu, with each year consisting of one painting and one poem.

So, although this booklet is very thin, it still contains three chapters of illustrations and three poems!
Mr. Chang didn't open the booklet immediately. He first looked at his daughter's eyes and saw that they were full of pride. Only then did he take out his glasses and start looking at it seriously.

Chang Xingyu's stepmother quickly returned to his side, wanting to see what kind of talent had attracted Chang Xingyu and made him completely disregard the age difference.

The two were immediately convinced the moment the brochure was opened.

Because both the paintings and the poems were masterpieces, they were so exquisite that even these two people, who were deeply versed in the study of literature, loved them very much.

Chang Xingyu's father had accepted this son-in-law, but he still asked with some uncertainty,

"Did Professor Qiao really give this to you? He publishes several papers on mechanical physics almost every year, how could he have time to write this?"

Chang Xingyu knew her father didn't believe her, so she pointed to the first poem and said,

"Dad, look at the acrostic poem at the beginning. My name is in it. How could it be fake?"

Mr. Chang was still somewhat incredulous, but he couldn't bring himself to say that someone else had written it for him.

After all, the talent displayed in these words and poems could not possibly have been written by someone else.

Mr. Chang has a deep understanding of literature and firmly believes in the principle that while poems may be fabricated, the meaning and imagery within them are never faked.

Seeing that her father remained silent for a long time, Chang Xingyu said smugly,

"Dad, do you still remember Sister Zhu?"

Mr. Chang asked in confusion, "Is it your sister's classmate, Xiao Zhu?"

Chang Xingyu nodded quickly and said proudly, "Actually, the first time I met Lao Qiao was when Sister Zhu had that sketch. She treasured it very much."

It's a pity that Old Qiao never went back to the photo studio, and Sister Zhu couldn't find him at all. If she had stayed, I wouldn't have had a chance to get married.

Chang Xingyu was showing off her sketchbook when her older sister saw it, and coincidentally, her sister's best friend, Xiao Zhu, was also there.

Looking at the sketchbook inside Chang Xingyu's book, Xiao Zhu said with some surprise and uncertainty,

"The brushstrokes in your sketchbook are somewhat similar to those in my sketch. Could they be from the same person?"

Although Chang Xingyu denied it at the time, she later asked Wang Yue and was pleasantly surprised to learn that Wang Yue had indeed drawn a sketch of Xiao Zhu.

It turns out that the two of them had been spiritually connected for a long time!
When Chang Xingyu said that, Chang's father felt that his daughter's matter should not be delayed, otherwise the rumors would become more and more exaggerated.

Therefore, Mr. Chang said to Chang Xingyu very simply, "In that case, find a day and have him come over!"

(End of this chapter)