Chapter 357: This Is Our Teacher Fu

After Fu Mingxue arrived at school, she went to teach her class.

It wasn’t until noon that she finally went to the cafeteria to eat.

The previous two times, Yan Feng had helped her by bringing back food from the cafeteria.

This time, she planned to go eat in the cafeteria herself.

Without Yan Feng.

In this era, propriety between men and women was strictly observed. If she went to eat with just Yan Feng, the two of them alone—it wouldn’t take half a day before rumors started that they were a couple.

Arriving at the cafeteria, she took out her grain coupons. "Auntie, I’d like two liang of rice, one portion of braised pork, and one of spicy cabbage, please."

The cafeteria lady heard the clear, bright voice and looked up to see the beautiful, fair-skinned face of a young woman she didn’t recognize.

She stared blankly for a moment. ’Heavens, this girl is just too pretty, isn’t she?’

’How can someone look this good!’

Fu Mingxue saw the woman staring at her instead of serving the food.

She immediately called out again, "Auntie? Auntie? I’d like to get some food—"

The cafeteria lady snapped back to reality, looking a little embarrassed.

"Sorry about that, student. You’re so pretty I was just stunned. By the way, which class are you in? How come I’ve never seen you before?"

The school was large, but the woman’s memory was quite good.

Besides, this girl was as beautiful as a celestial fairy; she couldn’t possibly forget her after seeing her just once.

"I haven’t eaten in the cafeteria before. By the way, Auntie, could you please get me two liang of rice, a portion of braised pork, and a portion of spicy cabbage? Thank you!"

"Oh, of course!" The woman was thrilled by her "thank you."

Her scooping hand grew steady.

She even went out of her way to pick out the fatty pieces for her.

"Student, I’ll pick out a few extra fatty pieces for you. By the way, my surname is Li. Just call me Aunt Li. Come to my window next time, and I’ll give you a bigger portion."

This Aunt Li had a soft spot for pretty girls. After all, her own son was a clumsy oaf, and she couldn’t help but admire how well-raised other people’s children were—

In those days, oil and fat were scarce, so most people loved fatty meat.

But Fu Mingxue didn’t like it at all!

Just looking at the greasy pieces made her feel like her stomach was already full.

"Auntie, you don’t have to give me special treatment. Lean meat is fine. I actually prefer lean meat—"

Aunt Li thought this girl was truly kindhearted.

’Who would actually prefer lean meat these days?’

"It’s no problem. I can make that call. It’s not like I’m giving you extra, after all."

Then she deliberately used her ladle to scoop out only the fatty pieces.

"Here, you’re too skinny. Fatty meat is delicious and helps you put on weight. Eat up. I’ll save more for you next time."

Fu Mingxue was speechless.

Anyone who didn’t know better would think this auntie had a vendetta against her.

"Auntie, lean meat is really fine. I truly don’t like fatty meat."

She really couldn’t bring herself to eat a whole plate of fatty meat.

She didn’t want to waste food, but she didn’t want to upset her stomach either.

Seeing the girl’s genuine expression, Aunt Li was completely baffled.

’Could there really be someone these days who doesn’t like fatty meat and prefers lean meat instead?’

"W-Well, alright then."

She tipped the meat from the plate back into the tray and scooped a new ladleful.

However, she still left two fatty pieces in there—just in case the girl was only saying that out of kindness.

Fu Mingxue didn’t say any more this time.

"Thank you, Aunt Li."

"Don’t mention it. By the way, dear, what’s your name?"

"Aunt Li, don’t ask so many questions. That’s our Teacher Fu."

The person in line behind Fu Mingxue couldn’t help but chime in.

"Ah, she... she’s a teacher?" Aunt Li was dumbfounded.

’A teacher this young?’

’Impossible...’

But by then, Fu Mingxue had already picked up her two lunch boxes and left.

Fu Mingxue scanned the clusters of students, and her eyes fell on an empty spot in the corner where there were fewer people.

She needed to eat in peace.

However, as she walked over, she discovered an acquaintance was already sitting there—