All-around teacher at the magic academy

With a weary body and slightly heavy steps, Rhine walked home.

He was exhausted after a long day of work, and all he wanted to do was put it out of his mind.

In his view, leisure time should be used to enjoy life, and work-related troubles should not affect one's daily life.

Rhine arrived at a bustling market. The place was teeming with people, the cries of vendors rising and falling, and the faces of the people beaming with joy.

He was captivated by the vibrant local atmosphere, and his weariness seemed to lessen considerably, giving rise to a long-lost sense of comfort.

In a corner of the market, there was a butcher shop. The owner was skillfully wielding his knife, stacking slices of fresh beef on the cutting board.

Amidst the flashing blades, it was as if a dance about food was unfolding. Drawn by the scene, Rhine stepped forward without hesitation and asked the shopkeeper for two jin (approximately 1 kg).

As time went on, Rhine's firm became increasingly busy, and its performance steadily improved, naturally leading to a rise in his income.

Today, his economic situation is completely different from before, and he can spend more freely in his daily life.

After finishing his workday, on his way home, Rhine would always stop by the market to buy some beef or other ingredients, enjoying the pleasure of shopping and improving his life.

Faced with Arthur's confusion, he smiled and explained his change. He told Arthur that he had found a very good job, the firm's business was booming, and he was receiving a very generous salary every month.

He seemed quite relaxed about these daily expenses, considering them trivial matters to him.

After hearing this, Arthur did not press the matter further, but he still couldn't help but complain about the current prices.

He believes that although Rhine's income has increased, prices are soaring, so he should still try to save as much money as possible for future needs.

He even mentioned Rhine's marriage, hinting at potentially greater financial pressure in the future.

However, Rhine merely shrugged, seemingly unimpressed. Deep down, he had no intention of getting married, and he always felt that saving money was somewhat unnecessary.

Rhine's idea was that since his income had increased, he should appropriately improve his life and enjoy the fruits of his labor.

If we continue to tighten our belts as before, what's the point of income growth?

In his view, life shouldn't just be about working and saving money; enjoying life appropriately is also a part of life.

Rhine's life motto has always been "live for the moment." In his view, life is full of uncertainties. While the principle of "bitter before sweet" is true, who can guarantee that after bitterness comes sweetness?

Instead of waiting for the uncertainty of the future, we should seize the present and enjoy the happiness before us.

This attitude towards life allows him to always find small moments of happiness in life, even amidst his busy work schedule.

Although Rhine himself was not enthusiastic about marriage, he very much hoped that Arthur could find a life partner and settle down.

Arthur is getting on in years, and Rhine always hopes that their little family can have another new member to make the family more complete and warm.

At this moment, carrying the beef and other ingredients he had bought, he strolled on his way home, pondering tonight's menu.

Should he make a pan-fried steak, a stew, or try a new cooking method? He walked and pondered, completely immersed in his own culinary world.

Suddenly, Rhine's gaze was drawn to a familiar figure ahead. His heart began to race, and he instinctively searched for something to shield himself from view.

He quickly found a newsstand on a street corner, and swiftly hid behind it, concealing his body.

Rhine's gaze was fixed on the figure in front of him, and the woman walking beside him.

His brow furrowed slightly, his mind filled with doubt. Shouldn't Arthur be at work? What was he doing here at this time?

Various possibilities flashed through his mind, but none seemed to explain the situation before him.

Then, Rhine suddenly slapped his forehead, a self-deprecating smile appearing on his face. He realized how absurd his earlier doubts were; it was the weekend, and Arthur naturally didn't need to work.

This simple mistake made Rhine feel that he was being a bit too sensitive, perhaps because he had been under too much work pressure lately, which caused him to even get the date wrong.

But that shouldn't be the case, right? When did a woman appear in Arthur's life? I've never seen her before, and I've never heard Arthur mention her.

Something's not right. This is really not right. Rhine observed the natural interaction and intimate gestures between the two; this was definitely not the behavior of ordinary friends.

Their body language conveyed a sense of intimacy and familiarity, as if they had known each other for a long time and had an extraordinary relationship.

Rhine's gaze was fixed on the two people chatting and laughing in front of him, like a cheetah eyeing its prey.

He noticed Arthur's smiling face, an expression he had never seen before. Arthur seemed completely relaxed, radiating an atmosphere of ease and joy.

In Rhine's memory, Arthur always seemed somewhat reserved and serious, and such a smile was extremely rare for him.

Rhine's gaze never left the two figures, and an unprecedented sense of loss welled up in his heart.

It turned out that Arthur also had this relaxed and carefree side, something Rhine had never seen before. In his memory, Arthur was always a serious, unsmiling person whose life seemed to be constantly filled with work, keeping him busy all day long and rarely allowing him to relax.

This sense of loss made Rhine feel a little guilty, realizing that his previous understanding of Arthur might have been too one-sided.

Arthur has indeed sacrificed far too much to take care of this family.

At home, he plays the role of an elder, shouldering the heavy burden of the family; outside, he is a tireless worker, striving to make a living.

Perhaps only in moments of isolation from external pressure can Arthur let go of all his burdens and reveal his most authentic and relaxed self.

As Rhine watched the two figures walk away into the distance, his thoughts gradually relaxed.

He began to accept this new discovery and felt genuinely happy for Arthur.

Arthur finally found a space where he could show his true self, and found someone who could make him smile so brightly.

Rhine understood how precious and important this was to Arthur.

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