Chapter 28: Sigh, a woman's mind is truly hard to fathom

“What kind of person is this? To actually do such a thing after getting drunk... I wonder how he’ll feel once he sobers up and sees himself on the news, especially when his friends and family see it.”

Su Yue had also heard the news while washing dishes in the kitchen just now, and she couldn't help but shake her head.

Too close, too close... Being so close to Su Yue, the fragrance lingering around his nose caused Lin Li's pressure to multiply. He cautiously shifted his body to the side, creating a certain amount of distance.

“Lin Li, why aren't you eating any fruit? Don't you like peaches? These honey peaches have just come on the market and they're delicious. Hurry, have one and see if it's good.”

Noticing Lin Li quietly shifting away, Su Yue smiled inwardly. She then reached out, picked up a large, bright red honey peach, and handed it to him.

“Mm.” Having shifted about a dozen centimeters away, Lin Li felt the distance was about right. He nodded, reached out to take the large, bright red peach Su Yue offered, and took a large bite.

The peach was juicy, fleshy, and sweet; one taste told him it was a specially cultivated variety, and the price certainly wouldn't be cheap... Having no money to his name, Lin Li made an immediate judgment after that first bite.

“How is it? Is it good?” Seeing Lin Li eating so heartily, Su Yue already had her answer, but she asked anyway.

“It’s good. You should eat some too!” Seeing Su Yue watching him eat, Lin Li felt a bit embarrassed by her gaze, so he hurriedly said.

“I'm still full! I'll eat in a bit...” Su Yue said with a radiant smile.

A peach the size of a fist was finished by Lin Li in no time. Just as he tossed the pit into the trash can, Su Yue, sitting beside him, picked up another honey peach from the fruit plate and handed it over.

*Crunch.* Having not eaten fruit for several days, Lin Li didn't stand on ceremony with Su Yue. He took the peach and took another bite. After swallowing the fruit, he asked casually, “Su Yue, school is out for summer break now. When do you plan to go back to your hometown?”

Su Yue's hometown was Yuwan Town, under the jurisdiction of Rongcheng. It was a small town with a population of only about two hundred thousand.

However, Yuwan Town was located by the sea and was rich in various seafood products, so its economic development level was quite high. Among the dozen or so towns under Rongcheng, Yuwan Town's per capita annual income was among the top.

In previous years, Su Yue would return to Yuwan Town every summer to go traveling with her family, so Lin Li naturally assumed she would return home this summer just like any other year.

“Lin Li, I talked to my parents on the phone yesterday. I'm not going back home this summer break,” Su Yue's answer caught Lin Li by surprise.

“Not going home? Then what do you plan to do in Rongcheng during the next two months of summer vacation?” Lin Li asked in confusion, then took a bite of the fresh, juicy peach in his hand.

“Next Monday, I'm going to my aunt's summer interest training class to teach the children there,” Su Yue smiled.

“This...” Lin Li, who was mid-bite, froze, his expression stalling as he stared at her in shock.

Then, a look of worry appeared on his face, and he said concernedly, “Su Yue, you're a teacher with a permanent establishment! The government clearly stipulates that teachers with tenure are not allowed to privately run tutoring classes or work part-time at educational training institutions.

If you go to your aunt's summer training class to teach children next Monday and someone reports you, you might lose your tenure as a music teacher and even get fired.”

Seeing Lin Li looking at her with such concern, worried that she might be dismissed from school, the corners of Su Yue's mouth curled upward slightly.

“Hey, I'm talking about serious business! Why are you suddenly looking so happy?” Seeing the charming smile playing on her lips, Lin Li was utterly puzzled.

“Oh, I just drifted off for a moment, thinking about something pleasant,” Su Yue said with a slight smile.

“I'm speechless with you,” Lin Li said helplessly. “Back to business—it's not like you lack money. Why would you think of working part-time at an extracurricular training class? What if you get reported?”

“It's fine... I'm only going to my aunt's training class to teach for a few days, and I'm not taking any money,” Su Yue explained, picking up the kettle on the coffee table to pour herself a glass of water.

“Just for a few days?”

“Mm.” Su Yue took a sip of water and said to Lin Li with a beaming smile, “Yes! I'm just going there to help out... One of my aunt's employees had a family matter and went back to their hometown; they won't be back for a few days.

So she called me and asked me to go help her out by teaching the kids for a few days.

Of course I know what you just said. The government clearly stipulates that tenured teachers cannot work part-time at training institutions or privately run tutoring classes. Every tenured teacher knows that.

I'm not a fool; how could I make such a mistake?”

“Phew...” Hearing Su Yue's explanation, Lin Li breathed a sigh of relief. Then, he looked at her curiously again and asked, “Then, after you finish helping your aunt for those few days, how do you plan to spend the rest of your massive amount of free time?”

“How will I spend it? I plan to nest at home, watch TV, and play games,” Su Yue said cheerfully.

“That... you might as well go back to your hometown and travel with your family then.”

“I don't really feel like going out this summer; I just want to stay home... I'm learning this from you, you know! Didn't you always just stay home watching TV and playing games every summer break?”

“Why are you learning that from me? My situation is special, so I stay home and be a salted fish. You're not like me,” Lin Li said, scratching his head somewhat sheepishly when Su Yue claimed she was following his example.

“Giggle...” Seeing Lin Li getting embarrassed, Su Yue burst into laughter.

Seeing Su Yue suddenly laughing at him, Lin Li was once again completely bewildered... *Sigh, a woman's mind is truly hard to read, especially a beautiful woman's.*

“Alright, I'll stop teasing you. I'll tell you the truth!” Su Yue took a sip of water, pursed her reddish lips, and said to Lin Li, “One of my close classmates opened a flower shop, and it's opening for business in a few days.

She called me last week and asked if I wanted a part-time job for the summer. If I did, I could work at her new shop.

I've already agreed with her that once I finish helping my aunt, I'll go work part-time at her flower shop.”

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PS: Thanks to "08a" for the 200-point tip.

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