Step by step, a gentle breeze leads to a smooth path

"I...didn't I tell you...I told you to..." Under Du Hongxue's affectionate gaze, Zuo Jinyue, usually a eloquent teacher, blushed and couldn't speak.

Before Zuo Jinyue ran away, she went to Du Hongxue and told him that she didn't know when she would return and that he shouldn't wait for her.

Du Hongxue did not agree. He was a sentimental person. Ever since he met Zuo Jinyue, he had been determined to have her and regarded her as his only choice.

Zuo Jinyue wanted to go out to find her benefactor, but she left after telling him. He was angry and didn't trust her at all. Not only did she run away, but she also sent her father to discuss breaking off the engagement. He firmly disagreed and wasn't afraid of being delayed, so the matter was dropped.

He stubbornly insisted on coming this time, thinking that if he didn't come, his fiancée would really be gone.

He would quietly stay by Jin Yue's side, also to assert his dominance, thinking that one day she would discover his existence. Fortunately, after looking around, Jin Yue probably wouldn't be interested in any of the people around her.

Of course, we should also get to know her benefactor, the student she cares about.

"Hello, Song Tingnan! My name is Du Hongxue. Thank you so much for helping my Jinyue!" Du Hongxue extended his hand and shook hands with Tingnan very seriously, completely ignoring her age.

He was truly grateful to this young girl, who was Jin Yue's lucky star. Because of her, Jin Yue found her benefactor; because of her, Jin Yue received care in this unfamiliar place; because of her, Jin Yue avoided being caught in the vortex of public opinion; because of her, he would soon win the heart of his beloved.

"Hello! Master?"

"Hahaha..." Qian Shuzhen and the others almost burst out laughing. Ting Nan was too funny! What kind of title is 'Master'?

“That’s right! Teacher Zuo is a teacher, which means master. He is Teacher Zuo’s lover. I can’t call him master’s wife, so he’s master’s husband!” Listen to Nan’s serious explanation.

The phrase "Teacher Zuo's lover" completely pleased Du Hongxue. "It's alright, listen to Nan, you can call me whatever you want."

Calling him "Master" felt awkward. Zuo Jinyue wanted Tingnan to call him "Brother Xue," but Du Hongxue disagreed, since that would make him a generation lower than Jinyue. In the end, he insisted that all the children call him "Uncle," and generously gave each child a red envelope for it.

Of course, Tingnan's red envelope was much thicker, and she also received a Hero brand fountain pen. Jinyue's parents also brought very generous gifts to thank Song Wanli's family for their help to their daughter.

Song Wanli was once again impressed by Ting Nan's good connections. Had he really gotten on the good side of people from the big city? He'd have something to brag about when he went out chatting from now on.

He didn't feel anything for Zuo Jinyue every day, but the extraordinary demeanor and lavish spending of Zuo's parents and Young Master Du made him feel ashamed of himself. Their arrival brought a lively atmosphere to the Song family home, and many villagers gathered outside to watch the spectacle.

Unexpectedly, that young master Du, who looked aloof, was so approachable. He not only got along well with Tingnan, but also chatted enthusiastically with the young people in the village.

Du Hongxue had originally intended to gather information, but as they chatted, he felt an unprecedented sense of relaxation.

Rural people are simple and honest, especially young people who haven't experienced life's hardships. Du Hongxue and Du Hongxue were completely sincere with each other. There was no workplace infighting or sycophancy, only envy for the outside world and hope for a better future.

Their feelings for Zuo Jinyue were pure and simple; she was their goddess, an inviolable being. Du Hongxue felt ashamed of his assumptions and completely let them go, earnestly telling them about the developments outside and enjoying this rare, brief, and pure friendship.