Chapter 1143 - 757: Like a Lovestruck College Girl

On her first day teaching at the university, Su Xiaomeng arrived at school early, tidied up her desk briefly, and went to visit the teachers she had unintentionally stood up the other day.

There were seven or eight teachers, regardless of their rank, who all looked at Su Xiaomeng with a different perspective.

Actually, it wasn’t a big deal. Although it was said she stood them up, it was more of their one-sided preparation and invitation, as they hadn’t really received Su Xiaomeng’s prior confirmation.

Nonetheless, Su Xiaomeng painstakingly explained the situation to each of them.

Of course, after word got around, some people thought Su Xiaomeng was making a mountain out of a molehill, making a deliberate effort to curry favor.

"I already told the teachers in the department about this matter two days ago. You really don’t need to explain again and again. The teachers in our department are all broad-minded."

Chi Lun brought over two freshly brewed cups of coffee to Su Xiaomeng’s desk and handed one to her, "The cup is new, feel free to use it."

"Thank you, Professor Chi."

Su Xiaomeng smiled at Chi Lun and said directly, "I feel it’s more sincere for me to explain it myself. Professor Chi, you’re so articulate and sociable, good-looking, talented, and young, never worried about not being liked."

"Since I’m new to this environment, I try to do everything as best as I can to avoid being criticized."

Chi Lun leaned against the corner of Su Xiaomeng’s desk, holding a steaming cup of coffee. He slightly curled his lips, "That’s true, though the teachers in our department are friendly, it’s a big university. If someone really intends to make trouble, it can indeed be uncomfortable."

"Tsk tsk, I thought Professor Chi would say something more distinctively unconventional..."

Chi Lun raised an eyebrow, "Seems like... in your eyes, I’ve given the impression of being ’unconventional’... Long hair, and a thirty-something-year-old still skateboarding, not being serious... Compared to you, who is formally trained with a good family upbringing, I’m indeed ’unconventional.’

Su Xiaomeng quickly waved her hand, feeling anxious, "Professor Chi, your words are too harsh. It’s my poor choice of words, I was wrong."

"Haha! Alright, help me organize two documents later, and if you’re free for the first big class this afternoon, you can come and sit in."

Su Xiaomeng nodded, "I was already planning to do that."

"Good student."

Chi Lun said this, then began humming a pop song. His voice carried a mature charisma and a youthful liveliness. He left Xiaomeng’s desk and sat down on his own chair, stretching lazily before starting to work...

Xiaomeng unconsciously propped her chin up, observing Chi Lun, remembering the vibrant photos from his social circle.

Jumping in the air on rollerblades, diving deep into the ocean, numerous well-cared-for succulent plants, cycling cross-country, marathons, climbing mountains, violin playing...

Although Su Xiaomeng had met many interesting people, Chi Lun was the first to have such a colorful life and so many hobbies and interests.

Every photo in his social circle, even just a succulent plant bathed in sunlight, deeply attracted her...

Perhaps Su Xiaomeng’s gaze had too much admiration and envy, her look seemed somewhat intense...

Chi Lun lifted his head from the piles of books and met Su Xiaomeng’s eyes with a gentle smile,

"What’s up? Staring at me like that? Like some love-struck college girl..."

Xiaomeng chuckled softly, knowing Chi Lun was joking, and responded playfully, "What do you mean like a love-struck girl? I’m openly admiring you, Professor!"

"Knock knock..."

Just then, the office door was knocked on, though it was already open. Hearing the sound, Su Xiaomeng looked up, seeing Yin Shixiu standing at the door.