Chapter 303 - 205: Elder Zhi Has Spoken (2)

Chapter 303: Chapter 205: Elder Zhi Has Spoken (2)

’Why do I suddenly feel a little guilty...?’

Wang Xiaoqing paused, then asked in return, "What about you? What do you think of me?"

Yang Xu blurted out, "Yes! Absolutely! I think you’re great!"

The moment the words left his mouth, all sorts of R-rated scenarios that might happen tonight began to play out in Yang Xu’s mind.

’A man and a woman, alone in the dead of night, pouring their hearts out to each other, a perfect match...’

’What a creep!’

The creep’s face even turned a little red for no reason. How embarrassing!

If Jiang He saw this, he would definitely roast him. ’I suggest you don’t tell people you’re my teacher from now on...’

Wang Xiaoqing frowned, wondering what was wrong with this man.

But she steered the conversation back on track. "Alright, since we’re both interested, we can try dating. As for marriage, what are your thoughts on getting married?"

"Huh? What?" Yang Xu was jolted from his fantasy. "We’re... we’re already talking about marriage? This fast?"

"At our age, isn’t the whole point of dating to get married? It’s better for everyone if we lay our expectations out on the table upfront."

Yang Xu quickly straightened up his attitude. "You’re right. Go ahead."

"I have no requirements for a betrothal gift or a marital home. You earn a lot, and I earn a good amount myself. I don’t need marriage to change my financial situation. I only have one requirement: in the future, when we have a family and kids, we have to raise them ourselves. Together. I won’t give up my career to become a housewife, and you can’t be an absent father just because you’re busy with work."

Wang Xiaoqing’s requirements were very modern and independent, which was also the main reason her previous marriage had failed.

She needed a partner who could share household responsibilities, not a provider who just wanted her to be a stay-at-home wife and mother.

Yang Xu completely agreed on this point.

So, he thought seriously for a few seconds and said:

"Xiaoqing, I completely agree with your point of view. Whether it’s housework or raising kids later on, those are our shared responsibilities. Of course, if you ever get tired and want to take a step back and live differently, I’ll be your safest harbor. The choice is yours. I’ll be there to provide that safety net."

His words changed the atmosphere in the living room.

After a moment of silence, Wang Xiaoqing

picked up her wine glass and took a delicate sip.

While sipping her drink, she re-evaluated the man in front of her.

’Yang Xu... he’s actually a pretty decent guy.’

"Director Yang, I’m seeing you in a new light~"

Wang Xiaoqing’s words were a bit coquettish.

Yang Xu’s face flushed, and he chuckled awkwardly.

Seeing Wang Xiaoqing stand up, she said, "Alright then, we can give dating a try. But from now on, don’t be so childish. After I came downstairs today, I thought about it. All those experimental details you mentioned... Jiang He coached you on them beforehand, didn’t he?"

Yang Xu: "Uh..."

"Be honest."

"...Yeah, he did."

"Don’t do that again." Wang Xiaoqing’s tone softened a little. "We’re grown adults. Don’t you feel embarrassed putting on a show like that in front of Jiang He and the other kids?"

Yang Xu: "Indeed."

"And stop talking like Lin Yue! You were doing it one line after another today, and it was giving me a headache!"

Yang Xu chuckled awkwardly. "Heh heh, indee— uh, yes."

Everything that needed to be said had been said.

Yang Xu looked at Wang Xiaoqing and asked tentatively, "So... so what’s next? It’s past one in the morning. Tonight... are you staying here?"

Wang Xiaoqing rolled her eyes. "In your dreams! I’m leaving!"

Deeply disappointed, Yang Xu quickly stood up. "Ah? Oh... I’ll walk you out."

"Mm." Wang Xiaoqing didn’t refuse.

As they neared the entrance to Wang Xiaoqing’s residential complex, she spoke slowly, "Director Yang."

"Yes?"

"We can date and get to know each other, but let’s put marriage on the back burner for now. I feel like I’m in a crucial phase of my career right now."

Yang Xu nodded. "I understand. I completely understand. If this project succeeds, it won’t just be a breakthrough for Jiang He; it’ll be a huge boost for our future academician selections. This is also a good opportunity for us to get to know each other better. Marriage is a big deal, after all. We can’t be too hasty."

A look of approval appeared in Wang Xiaoqing’s eyes.

Although this man could be clueless and childish at times,

in other respects, he was actually quite decent.

Wang Xiaoqing opened the car door and got out.

"Good night."

"Good night. See you tomorrow."

Watching Wang Xiaoqing walk away,

Yang Xu leaned back in his seat and let out a long sigh.

He rolled down the car window, and a cool breeze blew in.

"That damn Jiang He!"

Yang Xu’s tone was full of resentment. "You little brat! Do you have any idea you’re standing in the way of your teacher’s lifelong happiness!"

"It’d be one thing if you were just working hard on your own, but you’ve dragged the entire department into it! And now, even your future teacher’s wife is caught up in it! Her head is filled with nothing but your project, your project!"

"I treat you like my own disciple, and what do you do? You stop me from getting a wife! Damn it! This is infuriating!"

Despite his complaining, Yang Xu was actually very grateful to Jiang He...

If it weren’t for Jiang He playing wingman for him all this time, there was no way he and Professor Wang would have gotten this far...

’So, I have to help Jiang He finish this project as soon as possible.’

’Once the project is finished, then I can get married, right?’

...

In his dorm room, Jiang He sneezed.

’Who’s cursing my name? Teacher Miller, is that you?’

Jiang He shook his head and logged into Dingxiang Garden.

He hadn’t logged into the forum for a while.

His private messages were already at 99+.

He skimmed through them.

Then he replied to as many as he could.

As he kept scrolling down, a long, rambling private message caught his attention.