Forced into a romantic relationship

Chapter 316 People are fickle
The moment Zhang Xinyue followed Han Zhou into the room, she suddenly realized something—

This room must be very expensive.

Even without Han Zhou and the others "getting there first," she wouldn't have been willing to spend so much money to book such a luxurious hotel room.

"Young people these days are really rich..."

She sighed inwardly, then looked closely and saw two girls in the room, who turned out to be acquaintances.

Ouyang Lianyu was also somewhat surprised, not expecting that Zhong Ling and Wang Lengqiu would both be here.

She glanced at Han Zhou with a puzzled look, then walked towards the two girls and said with a gentle smile, "Excuse me, did I disturb you?"

Zhong Ling smiled and shook her head, handing the freshly filled hot water to the two of them.

Wang Lengqiu was absent-minded, staring blankly at the transparent coffee table, seemingly unaware of the arrival of the two.

Suddenly, there was a knock on the coffee table. Han Zhou brought over a cup of hot water and placed it on the table along with the cold medicine, saying, "Take your medicine. Two green capsules, half a white tablet, and two small pills..."

Seeing Wang Lengqiu staring blankly at him, Han Zhou sighed, "Never mind, I'll help you sort out the medicine."

He wiped his hands with a towel, took out a tissue and placed it on the coffee table, put the necessary medicine on it, and then pushed the hot water over.

"Eat up, and drink plenty of water."

After doing all that, he stopped paying attention to Wang Lengqiu. If this girl wouldn't even take her medicine by herself, then he had nothing to say. He couldn't possibly feed her the medicine, could he?
He turned his head and glanced towards the bathroom, where he could hear the sound of running water. He asked, "Is Yixia taking a shower?"

"Mmm." Zhong Ling nodded gently and handed him a cup of hot water. "She said you should go see her when you get back."

"Where can we find her?" Han Zhou was taken aback.

"It seems to be near the bathroom door..." Zhong Ling tugged at her small bag, a little embarrassed, "She...she said the door wasn't closed..."

Fortunately, only Han Zhou could hear her words; otherwise, the expressions on Ouyang Lianyu and the others' faces would have been quite interesting.

Han Zhou's lips twitched: "Let's talk about it when she comes out."

He looked at Ouyang Lianyu, who was holding a water cup and seemed a little awkward, and asked in puzzlement, "Teacher Ouyang, why don't you find a place to sit? Why are you standing? The water isn't poisonous. What's with the way you look, hesitant to drink it? Is it too hot?"

Ouyang Lianyu blushed slightly and said embarrassedly, "Xinyue and I are both wet. If we sit down, we'll get the sofa dirty. Besides, I'm not thirsty right now."

She put the water glass back on the coffee table.

The truth is, she swallowed several mouthfuls of water when she fell into the pond, and now she really can't drink anything else. But she was too embarrassed to tell Han Zhou this, otherwise who knows how he would laugh at her.

Aren't you thirsty?

Han Zhou looked at Zhang Xinyue, who was also looking at the water glass with a troubled expression, and a look of suspicion appeared on his face.

He always felt that the two of them were hiding something from him.

No, I'm both hungry and thirsty right now, but unfortunately I can't eat or drink anything...

Zhang Xinyue forced a smile and shook her head.

"Whatever you want," Han Zhou said casually, adding, "There's a dryer in the room, you can take your clothes off and dry them."

Dryer?
Zhang Xinyue's eyes lit up, but quickly dimmed again.

Having a dryer would be great, but their underwear was all wet. They couldn't just take it off and dry it in front of everyone, could they?
She felt sticky all over, and the thought of having to wear wet clothes even after showering made her feel like she had no will to live.

After chatting for a while, Han Zhou learned that Ouyang Lianyu had come here yesterday with Zhang Xinyue and Yan Mei, and even booked a room to stay overnight. They checked out this morning, planning to stay until the afternoon before heading back, but it started raining not long after they left.

Because their phones got wet and wouldn't turn on, the two lost contact with Yan Mei, who had temporarily left in her car, and had no choice but to find a hotel to rest temporarily.

During their conversation, the bathroom door suddenly opened, and amidst the swirling steam, Mo Yixia, wearing a bathrobe, emerged from the bathroom, drying her hair with a towel as she said, "Next one can go in now."

Everyone was shocked to see her dressed like this, and Zhang Xinyue exclaimed, "Why are you dressed like this? Aren't you afraid of catching a cold?"

What she really meant was, "There's a man here. Isn't this girl afraid of being taken advantage of dressed like that?"
These two probably aren't a couple, right?

Mo Yixia glanced at her and said calmly, "Thank you for your concern, but I turned on the air conditioner and set the room temperature to the optimal level."

"No, I mean..."

"We have plenty of bathrobes, all brand new, so we won't run out."

"You probably didn't understand what I meant..."

“I understand, you look soaked, like you’ve fallen into a pond. If you need to use the dryer first, we won’t mind.”

"..."

Han Zhou was certain that Mo Yixia was pretending to be confused when she knew the truth, but did Teacher Ouyang and the others actually fall into the pond?

Well, given Mr. Ouyang's careless nature, it's not impossible...

To be fair, there was nothing wrong with Mo Yixia's attire at this moment. Her bathrobe was perfectly normal, at most revealing her delicate collarbone and half of her snow-white calves. It was pleasing to the eye, but it could not be considered revealing at all.

However, he also understood everyone's feelings. Generally speaking, a girl would not casually appear in front of a man wearing a bathrobe, especially since it could be easily torn off, posing a great risk of accidental exposure.

Of course, Han Zhou always prided himself on being a gentleman, and he wouldn't waver in the slightest, let alone wearing a bathrobe or even if someone stood naked in front of him.

Thinking of this, he silently took off the sunglasses that he had been reluctant to take off.

The movement wasn't big, but it stood out when everyone else was still doing nothing. Everyone turned to look at him, each with a different expression.

Han Zhou remained calm and took out a small bottle from his pocket, slowly applying medicine to the bruise around his eye.

"I'll apply it for you."

Zhong Ling felt a pang of heartache and immediately spoke softly, taking the bottle and carefully applying the medicine to his wound.

"Thank you," Han Zhou said with a smile.

Only then did everyone look away.

At the same time, Wang Lengqiu suddenly got up and walked towards the bathroom without saying a word.

Soon, the sound of running water filled the bathroom.

Han Zhou looked at the coffee table. The tissue on the table was still there, but the pills were no longer visible, and the large glass of hot water had been completely drunk.

Seeing that everyone seemed to completely ignore the issue of the bathrobe, Zhang Xinyue wanted to say something more, but Ouyang Lianyu stopped her with a look.

Zhang Xinyue didn't know, but Ouyang Lianyu was clear that this girl named Mo Yixia had an extraordinary relationship with Han Zhou. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that they were a couple, so it wasn't surprising that she dressed a little more revealingly in front of him.

Such thoughts were quickly shattered when the bathroom door opened again. Wang Lengqiu, wearing a bathrobe, calmly walked out of the bathroom, naturally sat back on the sofa, and continued to stare blankly at the coffee table.

She was already slender, her waist so thin it could be described as delicate as a handful, but despite her thinness, she was surprisingly well-endowed, with a full bust. Although not as voluptuous as Mo Yixia, it was more than enough to rival Gu Zheng's. Coupled with her endearing face, her slightly flushed and steaming fair skin, and the water droplets still clinging to her neck, she was simply stunningly beautiful, impossible to look away from.

Mo Yixia's appearance was already stunning, and Wang Lengqiu was just as impressive. The two women each possessed unique and striking beauty.

Even Ouyang Lianyu, who was also a girl, found it hard not to take a second look.

There was just one thing she couldn't understand.

She could understand Mo Yixia's lack of wariness towards Han Zhou, but what about Wang Lengqiu? Did she have no sense of caution towards men at all?
Thinking of Wang Lengqiu's situation at school, she couldn't help but feel worried and decided to find an opportunity to have a good talk with this student, at least to let her know the importance of protecting herself.

"Sister Lianyu".

Just then, Zhang Xinyue gently nudged her shoulder and whispered, "I'm starting to doubt whether what the receptionist said was true."

"Don't talk nonsense." Ouyang Lianyu glared at her. "You can make other jokes, but you can't say things like that."

Her tone was serious, and she was clearly a little angry.

"I know, I know, I was just saying it offhand, I won't tell anyone." Zhang Xinyue chuckled and quickly admitted her mistake, then whispered, "What I actually wanted to say was something else."

"what's up?"

"Are we going to take a shower and change into bathrobes later?"

Ouyang Lianyu was taken aback.

Zhang Xinyue said with distress, "Wearing these wet clothes is so uncomfortable. If I keep wearing them after showering, it's no different from not showering at all. But if I change into a bathrobe, won't that brat take advantage of me..."

Ouyang Lianyu glanced at her, seemingly wanting to say something but holding back.

Zhang Xinyue noticed this look and said with a grief-stricken expression, "No way, Sister Lianyu, do you even think that my figure has no attraction for that kid at all?"

"No, I just..."

"Forget it, it's better if it's not attractive. Anyway, I've made up my mind. If that cute girl comes out in a bathrobe later, I'll change my clothes too. It's so sticky and uncomfortable."

"Eh?"

Zhang Xinyue winked and said, "Also, I thought about it carefully, and that kid will definitely change into a bathrobe too, which means I can see his physique. Handsome guys like that are rare, so it's not a loss, hehehe, not to mention there are so many beautiful women and you, Sister Lianyu."

She suddenly realized that the world would become so wonderful after she transformed into a female hooligan.

Ouyang Lianyu blushed and exclaimed, "I never said I wanted to be like you!"

Standing in front of his students wearing a bathrobe... that's just ridiculous.

"So you plan to keep wearing these wet clothes and let your body heat dry them?" Zhang Xinyue asked.

Ouyang Lianyu took a deep breath: "I can go out and buy a set of clothes first, and then come back to take a shower."

"That's a great idea..." Zhang Xinyue clapped her hands in admiration, then tilted her head and asked, "But do you have the money?"

Ouyang Lianyu was stunned.

We live in the era of mobile payments, and most people rely on mobile payments, so they often go out without carrying or only carrying a small amount of cash, and she is no exception.

Therefore, most of her money is in her phone, and she has no cash on her, meaning she has no money to spare right now.

Zhang Xinyue did have a few hundred yuan in cash, but it was all soaked. If it weren't for Han Zhou, they would have had to bite the bullet and see if they could spend the wet cash when they were running the hotel. If they couldn't spend it, they would have had to find a place to stay under the eaves.

Compared to finding shelter from the rain, buying clothes was obviously not necessary, and Ouyang Lianyu was actually a little embarrassed to spend the money.

She hesitated for a moment: "I can borrow some money from Han Zhou first..."

"That sounds like a good idea."

Zhang Xinyue's eyes lit up. If she had a choice, she would definitely feel more comfortable changing into dry new clothes than wearing a bathrobe. She could also buy a new pair of underwear. She immediately urged, "Then go and ask. I remember there seems to be a clothing store outside."

Ouyang Lianyu nodded. Given her relationship with Han Zhou, lending money was not a problem. Although it was a bit strange for a teacher to borrow money from a student, there was nothing that could be done about it.

At this moment, Han Zhou was talking to Mo Yixia. Zhong Ling had just gone into the bathroom to take a shower. Before that, she had patiently and meticulously dried Mo Yixia and Wang Lengqiu's hair before entering the bathroom with satisfaction.

"Senior is such a gentle person," Mo Yixia said lazily, gazing towards the bathroom.

Han Zhou looked at her in surprise and said unexpectedly, "It's rare to hear you praise someone."

"Perhaps it's because I see very few people who deserve praise?"

"I guess you used to hate everything, so you rarely saw the good points in others," Han Zhou chuckled.

"maybe."

Mo Yixia remained noncommittal, wrapping strands of hair around her fingertips before slowly releasing them, and calmly said, "Although people are fickle creatures, I never thought I would be like this one day."

"People change, you know," Han Zhou smiled.

Mo Yixia glanced at him, a half-smile on her face, and said, "For example, does that guy who used to run away whenever he saw me taking off my clothes now actually want to see me standing naked in front of him?"

Han Zhou's expression stiffened, and he explained, "When you read minds, can you at least read half of it? What I was thinking was that even if you stood naked in front of me, I would remain unmoved, okay?"

Can one truly remain indifferent?

Mo Yixia twirled a strand of hair between her fingers and said thoughtfully, "The book says that even the least attractive girl can become the most attractive girl in the world when she is completely naked—and my charm is already unmatched."

Han Zhou chuckled dryly twice: "When it comes to narcissism, you are truly unmatched..."

"Confidence and narcissism are two different things. The book also says that blindly denying yourself is often a sign of insecurity, especially when you are secretly glancing at the other person's body."

"Could you tell me exactly what books you're reading?"

"Mo Yixia's Autobiography"

Han Zhou's lips twitched, and he was about to speak when he saw Ouyang Lianyu walk over, nod slightly to Mo Yixia, and then look at him, saying softly, "Han Zhou, can you lend your teacher some money?"

"Okay, what's wrong?"

"The teacher's clothes are all wet and a bit dirty. It's too much trouble to dry them, so it would be better to buy some new clothes."

Han Zhou understood what she meant and asked, "Does the teacher want to go downstairs to buy clothes?"

“Yes, I saw a clothing store outside when I came here, it’s very close by.” Ouyang Lianyu nodded.

Han Zhou glanced at the heavy rain outside the window, which was enough to obscure his view, and thought for a moment before getting up and saying, "No problem, but the rain outside is too heavy, so why don't I go buy it for you?"

"No need, no need, I can go by myself," Ouyang Lianyu quickly said.

(End of this chapter)