Chapter 5, Warmth

Are you busy? Su Xianyan appeared very kind, but Cheng Simian inexplicably felt that he was not as he seemed on the surface. She could never be as haughty with him as she was with others

"Good!" Cheng Simian quickly stood up, "Thank you."

Cheng Simian felt a surge of joy in her heart, but she was too lazy to pay them any attention. After not receiving a response from Cheng Simian, the group of girls crowded around the window to sneak a glance at Su Xianyuan.

Su Xianyuan nodded and said, "Wait for me at school then."

Cheng Simian paused for a moment, her lips curving upward at the thought of that person, "It's not any of them."

Teacher, you ... ...

But why did Su Xianyan's nonchalant question leave her unable to utter even half a word of denial? Cheng Simian hesitated for a long time and finally managed to squeeze out a few words, "It seems... there is no problem."

The possibility is too low

Su Xianyuan's hand on the steering wheel paused, and he turned to look at her, "Why don't you pay attention in class?"

The parent-teacher meeting officially began, and Cheng Simian stood outside the window watching Su Xianyuan. He was sitting in her seat, casually flipping through the book she had placed on the table. Cheng Simian felt inexplicably nervous, wondering if he would see the scribbles she had made in the book.

Su Xianyuan looked at Cheng Simian with a hint of apology, "There was a bit of traffic on the way, am I late"

Cheng Simian watched as Su Xianyuan entered the classroom after speaking, and she suddenly felt an overwhelming warmth in her heart. At that moment, she seemed to feel that someone cared about her; at least her parents would finally come to the parent-teacher meeting.

Along the way, Su Xianyan walked in front while Cheng Simian followed behind

Cheng Simian felt somewhat confused about what was truly important to her

Cheng Simian slowly frowned; he had invited Su Xianyuan merely to make up the numbers, not to be criticized

Hey? Has your brother arrived? The parent-teacher meeting is about to start, why is he still not here? Look, my mom has already been sitting in the classroom for a long time.

Fu Ziwen widened her eyes and said, "What nonsense are you talking about"

Anyway, you don't have to listen to her

Just as her temper flared up, Cheng Simian had not yet had the chance to unleash her frustration on the homeroom teacher when a warm hand enveloped her wrist. She was taken aback and looked at Su Xianyuan, who met her gaze with calm eyes. He said earnestly, "She will definitely pay attention in class from now on"

Cheng Simian let out a sigh of relief and quietly looked at him

Cheng Simian propped her chin on her hand, contemplating the possibility of this situation: that Cheng Qin would work tirelessly just to return and attend a parent-teacher meeting for her

Su Xianyan paused for a moment, then stepped forward towards her. He stood in front of the coffee table, looking down at her from a higher position, "When will it be?"

Fu Ziwen shot her a glare, then turned to Cheng Simian, "They just love to spread rumors."

"Simi, is it your father or your mother coming today?" asked Fu Ziwen

Cheng Simian said with some difficulty, "Our class is going to hold a parent-teacher meeting, and the homeroom teacher insists that I bring the parents over"

"Well... my brother." Cheng Simian could only refer to Su Xianyan in this way, "The last time you met him was when we bumped into each other while being chased by Lin Yinghan."

Ha, ha ha, it's okay..." Cheng Simian coughed.

"Indeed." Su Xianyan nodded slightly, with a hint of humility, "I will take note of that"

However, Cheng Simian's gaze sharpened as she looked at the person speaking, "I have family, and I do not live alone. Do not give me words to speak about uncertain matters."

Oh..." Cheng Simian lowered her head

Ah? Who is that

Well, that's good

Cheng Simian blinked and said, "It's boring, I want to sleep"

I have not heard of it, I do not know

Alright, I have nothing else to attend to, please feel free to go ahead

Certainly

Su Xianyuan looked at the little girl on the sofa, who appeared quite dejected, and he felt an unexpected sense of not wanting to disappoint her. He curled his lips and said, "The meeting won't be very long. When is the parent-teacher conference"

The female classmate, caught in Cheng Simian's gaze, found it difficult to speak fluently, saying, "But, but you said no one would come to the parent-teacher meeting."

At four o'clock, Cheng Simian looked up in surprise, "It should only take about an hour. Did you agree to come?"

"Cheng Simian, does your brother have a girlfriend?"

Oh! I just remembered," Fu Ziwen said enviously, "Your brother is really good to you

What did the teacher just tell you

Su Xianyuan curled his lips and said, "You know it is not good either"

Cheng Simian, "Ah?"

It will take about three days

Su Xianyuan said, "Only by becoming a better version of yourself will those who once looked down on you come to regret their actions"

Su Xianyuan fell silent for a moment, "Give him a call and ask if there is any possibility of returning earlier."

I am not speaking nonsense; the person who said this is a former classmate of Cheng Simian from the same school.

Cheng Simian smirked mischievously, "Are you really going to listen to the homeroom teacher and educate me properly?"

"Cheng Simian." A low, magnetic voice suddenly resonated

Cheng Simian said softly, "My parents are indeed not here."

Su Xianyuan pressed his lips together, noticing the intensity of purpose in Cheng Simian's gaze. He found it somewhat amusing upon realizing this, and thus his voice indeed carried a hint of laughter, "Hmm?"

... ...

The day after tomorrow. Cheng Simian pondered, "If my uncle is not here, who will attend the parent-teacher meeting for me..."

How to describe that gaze, imbued with authority and a sense of warning. In any case, Cheng Simian inexplicably felt guilty, as if she had truly committed a wrongdoing that had been discovered

Fortunately, Su Xianyan only flipped through it briefly before listening attentively to the teacher.

Ah? Fu Ziwen was taken aback

Su Xianyan, "What happened"

The homeroom teacher shot her a glare, the meaning was crystal clear, how could you still ask what was wrong? You have too many questions

"Cheng Simian, is that your brother?" The few girls who had just rejected Cheng Simian approached with astonished expressions, saying, "Your brother is so handsome, even more so than our campus heartthrob!"

Su Xianyuan glanced at her and said, "At your age, shouldn't you be studying diligently instead of wasting your time every day? Cheng Simian, I believe you should understand what is important for you."

Do you not understand

Cheng Simian shook her head with a bright smile, "I almost arrived late"

Hearing the conversation between Cheng Simian and Fu Ziwen, one of the girls from the same class said, "Is that true, Cheng Simian? I heard from people in other classes that your parents are not around at all, and no relatives dare to take you in. You are living alone, aren't you"

The day after tomorrow... Su Xianyan seemed to have thought seriously for a moment, "There is a meeting to be held."

An hour later, the parent-teacher meeting concluded. Parents began to exit one after another, and Cheng Simian waited at the classroom door for a long time but did not see Su Xianyuan come out. She leaned forward to take a look and found him standing face to face with the homeroom teacher, seemingly engaged in conversation.

Three days. Cheng Simian frowned, That would not be enough time

Cheng Simian smiled faintly and said, "They are not wrong."

"How do you know that no one is attending the parent-teacher meeting for me?" This sentence was still on Cheng Simian's lips, not fully spoken, when his voice suddenly emerged.

Su Xianyan. Cheng Simian suddenly looked up at him, her eyes sparkling.

Sunlight shines in through the classroom window, casting dappled shadows from the trees onto him, quiet and handsome. Cheng Simian smiles slightly; in the midst of a group of middle-aged parents, he appears truly out of place.

The little girls standing outside the classroom were all mesmerized. At their age, they were used to seeing boisterous little boys, and had never encountered such a refined and handsome mature man. Therefore, when they saw Cheng Simian run forward to stand in front of the man, they were momentarily taken aback.

Su Xianyuan made a sound of acknowledgment and said nothing further, turning around and walking upstairs

Indeed, it is very beautiful

Mr. Na Su, I hope you can have a good conversation with classmate Cheng Simian said the homeroom teacher with a beaming smile

The second day

... ...

Cheng Simian joyfully exclaimed "Yay" only after he entered the room, feeling relieved that she no longer had to worry about being criticized by Cheng Qin, and that there was someone to attend the parent-teacher meeting for her.

Cheng Simian pressed her lips together, feeling a tingling sensation in her wrist. Is there a problem? Is there a problem? Yes?! Paying attention in class is too difficult for her!

Su Xianyuan nodded in acknowledgment and pulled Cheng Simian out of the classroom

Good things... Cheng Simian took her seat in the passenger seat, "Did she scold you harshly about my shortcomings?"

"Alright." Cheng Simian smiled lightly, and just as Su Xianyuan was about to enter the classroom, she suddenly called out, "Brother!"

Su Xianyuan turned his head in some confusion to look at her, and Cheng Simian winked at him, "Uncle said we would have dinner together tonight"

How do you know I ... ...

"You see, I told you it was true," that female classmate said triumphantly

From now on, pay attention in class

Mr. Su, I have just mentioned to you about Cheng Simian's issues, such as sleeping in class and being at the bottom of the rankings. As parents, you must pay attention to these matters; if this continues, he will no longer be able to keep up in the future

"Cheng Simian, come in." The class teacher also looked at her and waved her hand.

Su Xianyan clearly let out a sigh of relief, "Then I will go in first"

Cheng Qin is on a business trip, so it is impossible for him to have dinner together. Cheng Simian's statement is entirely aimed at dispelling the rumors circulating in the class. Upon hearing this, Su Xianyan merely paused for a moment and then said, "Understood"

Can you help me

Cheng Simian shook her head, "I don't know when he will return"

What is ... ... important

How? Is there a problem?

In an instant, she lost interest in talking to that classmate, and the slight anger in her heart dissipated upon hearing that voice. She joyfully turned her head and indeed saw Su Xianyan walking over from the corridor. He was dressed simply in a white shirt and black pants, with a suit jacket draped over his wrist, exuding a warm and refined demeanor, standing apart from the world.

Cheng Simian moved closer to Su Xianyuan after listening, "What happened"

Cheng Simian glanced towards the end of the corridor, "He is very busy, but he should arrive soon"

Cheng Simian stared at him blankly, "What?"

As Cheng Simian was contemplating how to separate the two people who were chatting, Su Xianyuan suddenly glanced in her direction

Su Xianyuan seemed to have noticed her momentary confusion, so he spoke in a calm tone, "Even if no one cares about you, even if all your loved ones are not by your side, you must take responsibility for yourself. The life ahead is yours, do you understand"

Su Xianyuan opened the car door and said, "Tell me about the good things happening at school"

Su Xianyan's eyes flashed with understanding, "Am I going to the parent-teacher meeting?"