I'm in Love Apartment, and the system is making me cultivate immortality.

Chapter 373 Surprise Turns into Shock: Teacher Zeng Has a Girlfriend?
I had breakfast at the hotel.

Zhanbo shared some good news: the Changbai Mountain scenic area has reopened, and last night's heavy snowfall did not affect transportation.

Everyone was eager to give Teacher Zeng a New Year's surprise.

After packing their luggage, the group set off for Changbai Mountain.

Despite the long journey, the group arrived at the foot of the scenic area in a chartered van.

Looking out at the majestic snow-capped mountains and the endless primeval forests, everything is covered in silver.

Instantly, everyone felt that it was worth the ticket price.

"Wow, this is the first time I've ever seen snow-capped mountains! They're so magnificent and beautiful!" Mika exclaimed, her hands gripping the car window, her big eyes fixed on the scenery outside.

Hu Yifei took out her camera, snapped a few pictures, and then laughed, "Changbai Mountain is only a little over two thousand meters high, and it's already so impressive. I wonder what other high mountains are like."

"That's true, Teacher Zeng really got a good deal." Ziqiao yawned, looking listless, holding the back of his head and looking at the snow scene outside the window. He shifted his bottom and muttered to himself.

"But why do I feel like I've been here before?"

"Ziqiao, have you been here before?" Guangu asked curiously.

"Of course not in reality, but I think I had a dream last night where I came to a snow mountain," Ziqiao said, then, as if remembering something, he excitedly put his legs back together.

"Oh, right, I even transformed into the brave and fearless Lu Bu to fight against the evil god who crawled out of the gates of hell!"

"Cut~!"

Everyone rolled their eyes.

"But speaking of which, I think I also dreamed about coming to Changbai Mountain. I even dreamed about Optimus Prime!" Zhanbo hesitated for a moment before speaking up.

"Pfft, hahaha, Zhanbo, your dream is even more ridiculous!" Ziqiao burst into laughter.

But when Lin Wanyu then said that she also dreamed of visiting Changbai Mountain, everyone was a little puzzled.

Then Guan Gu, Yi Fei, and Yu Mo also raised their hands.

"No way, you all dreamed about Changbai Mountain? Is it haunted?" Zi Qiao was speechless.

At this moment, Gu Yifan, who was driving, explained with a smile, "You guys forgot, last night you listened to me talk about the Tomb Raider Chronicles until two or three in the morning. What you think about during the day, you dream about at night, so it's not surprising that you all dreamed about Changbai Mountain."

"Oh right!" Guan Gu clapped his hands in sudden realization. "I know this story."

"It seems to be a myth, about a villager who dreamed of a fairy in the sky, and in the end, he even married the fairy."

"You idiot Guan Gu, you mean the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl? It wasn't a dream. The old ox told him that you men are really bad, sneaking around and stealing girls' clothes," Miss Lin pouted.

Miss Lin's unique way of thinking left everyone speechless.

Zhanbo quickly protested, "I'm not that kind of person, Wanyu, don't generalize."

“Exactly, Zhanbo has never even held a girl’s hand, and Teacher Zeng is still a virgin after eight years of dating. What do you say about that, Wanyu?” Ziqiao said with a smile, hugging Zhanbo’s shoulder.

For a moment, Zhanbo couldn't figure out whether Ziqiao was speaking up for him or helping Wanyu insult him.

Everyone laughed.

At this moment, Ms. Hu thought of something and excitedly leaned out to question Gu Yifan, who was driving.

"By the way, what Tomb Raider Chronicles? Didn't you say you hadn't thought of a story yet? How come you've already come up with a name?"

"Well," Gu Yifan was momentarily speechless.

Just as everyone was still unsatisfied and asked Gu Yifan to continue the story that night.

Faced with the coercion and enticement of the crowd, Gu Yifan realized that pretending to be stupid would not work, so he simply shifted the blame to the other side.

"Oh right, who said Zhanbo has never held a girl's hand? I remember you and Moran were already in a relationship."

Zhanbo's eyes widened suddenly.

"!!!"

What happened to keeping his secret from his older sister?!
What about trust between people?!
Brother Gu, you've ruined me!!!
Sure enough, when Hu Yifei first heard that her younger brother had a girlfriend, she couldn't believe it.

But look at Zhanbo's stiff expression.

Hu Yifei: Really?!
"Zhanbo~"

Zhanbo jumped in surprise, "Sister!"

"When did you get a girlfriend? How come I didn't know about this?" Ms. Hu's voice seemed sweet, but it actually concealed murderous intent.

He had already placed his hand on Zhanbo's shoulder, ready to unleash a sudden burst of speed at any moment!
Zhanbo twisted his stiff neck and gave a dry laugh, "Sister, you...you have to let me explain."

In the end, Zhanbo reluctantly confessed that he and Mo Lan had been together for more than a month.

Hu Yifei was initially pleasantly surprised, but then became angry.

"Well, Lu Zhanbo, you've kept quiet for over a month. When are you planning to tell me? When I give birth?!"

Ms. Hu's deafening roar echoed in the car. Well, that's good, it actually energized everyone.

"I think Zhanbo is afraid that Yifei will go and instruct him on how to have a child with Molan, so he didn't tell her," Ziqiao whispered to Guangu.

"Pfft," Mika chuckled.

Seeing Lu Ziqiao looking over, Meijia's smile faded, and she pouted arrogantly, "What are you looking at!"

"Who's looking at you! I'm looking at the snow-capped mountains."

As soon as Lu Ziqiao finished speaking, he went into the cave.

Even with Lu Ziqiao's thick skin, he couldn't help but blush.

Meijia couldn't hold back her laughter, her beautiful eyes curving into a smile.

Ziqiao awkwardly changed the subject, while Chongguangu boasted.

"In my dream, I not only dreamed of Lü Bu, but also of Diao Chan. Unfortunately, I can't remember her face. Tsk, I wonder if my Diao Chan was an unparalleled beauty!"

Before Guan Gu could answer, Mei Jia spat out, "What do you mean 'your Diao Chan'? Who said she's yours!"

“It’s Ziqiao. Maybe Diaochan looks wild.” Gu Yifan said seriously. “According to unofficial historical records, Lü Bu was attracted to Diaochan’s bravery and martial prowess, which made her different from other weak women. Otherwise, Cao Cao, who liked married women, didn’t take Diaochan. It means he wasn’t into that kind of thing.”

"Pfft, hahaha, your anecdotal account is way too far-fetched!" Miss Lin burst out laughing, playfully scolding Gu Yifan.

Meijia immediately objected, "Nonsense, Diao Chan must be an absolute beauty!"

Lu Ziqiao scoffed, "You're not Diao Chan, how would you know?"

"I knew it!"

"Tch, you wouldn't actually imagine yourself as Diao Chan, would you, Chen Bianbian?"

"Get lost, Lü Ziqiao! Are you itching for a beating again? Need me to loosen your skin for you?"

Amidst laughter and joy, the group entered the town that leads directly to the scenic area.

But finding Teacher Zeng is still a problem.

"We know which hotel Teacher Zeng is staying at, so why don't we just go there?" Ziqiao suggested.

Everyone agreed and, without saying a word, they made their way to the hot spring hotel where Teacher Zeng was staying.

"I wonder if there's a bathhouse around here." Zhanbo still couldn't stop thinking about bathhouses.

"Zhanbo, you've fallen in love with Northeast China!" Lin Wanyu joked.

But Ziqiao exposed him, "He's not thinking about the bathhouse, he's thinking about the female masseuse who gave him a foot massage yesterday."

"Zhanbo has a girlfriend now, and he's starting to go astray," Gu Yifan sighed, patting Zhanbo on the shoulder.

Zhanbo blushed and quickly denied it, saying that he only felt that the bathhouse combined entertainment, dining, and accommodation, making it more comfortable than a regular hotel.

Stepping through the gate of the hot spring inn.

Everyone headed straight for the front desk.

But after consulting with them, they received unexpected news.

The young lady checked the guest list but said she couldn't find Zeng Xiaoxian's name.

"That's impossible." Zhanbo was dumbfounded.

The bank statement clearly shows that the purchases were made at this hotel.

Zhanbo quickly stated the exact time of his purchase, and the receptionist checked it for him.

"Oh, it was a room booked by a girl named Li Saili."

"girl!!!"

Everyone was shocked and gasped.

"Could it be that Teacher Zeng has a girlfriend?"

"Calm down, calm down." Lu Ziqiao gestured to everyone not to be too surprised. "What's so strange about Teacher Zeng having a girlfriend?"

But after a few seconds of silence, Lu Ziqiao couldn't help but raise his voice, "Damn it, Teacher Zeng actually has a girlfriend?!"

Everyone looked at Ziqiao with disdain, quite surprised that you were different.

Lin Wanyu quickly asked the receptionist to help her find the room number.

"I'm sorry, this involves guest privacy and is not within the hotel's policy to disclose this information."

"However, he checked out today and hasn't mentioned wanting to extend his stay yet. He should be coming down to check out soon," the receptionist said apologetically.

After discussing it, the group decided to wait and see.

The others checked into their rooms first, went upstairs to put their luggage away, and left two people to guard the room.

"Not even a fly is allowed to escape!" That's what Ms. Hu said.

Judging from Ms. Hu's excited expression, it's clear that she's happy for Zeng Xiaoxian.

Just as everyone headed straight for the elevator, preparing to go to their rooms upstairs...

Just then, the elevator doors opened, and two figures walked out chatting and laughing.

"It's been two months since I left the Shanghai Stock Exchange. I wonder if everyone has forgotten me."

"Going back before New Year's Day should be a surprise for your friends."

The familiar tone, the familiar manner of speaking.
Everyone looked over, and finally, a familiar, smug smile came into view.

"Teacher Zeng!!!"

Mika couldn't help but shout.

Looking at Zeng Xiaoxian as he stepped out of the elevator, he was taken aback by what he heard. He looked up and his eyes widened.

"Meijia, Wanyu, Ziqiao, Yifan? How did you all find us?"

"Teacher Zeng!!!" Meijia rushed over and hugged Zeng Xiaoxian. "We all missed you so much, so~ surprise! Happy New Year, Teacher Zeng!"

Seeing this, Lu Ziqiao subtly pulled Meijia away, saying, "Teacher Zeng, it's been so long since we last met. I was wondering why you hadn't come back. Turns out you've been having too much fun to remember home."

"Yes, Teacher Zeng, and who is this?"

Seeing everyone looking at her with curiosity, the woman standing next to Zeng Xiaoxian, somewhat surprised, greeted him generously.

"You must be Xiaoxian's friends. My name is Celie."

"Hello, hello, my name is Lü Ziqiao, you can call me Ziqiao." Ziqiao tried to shake hands with Selena, but Zeng Xiaoxian slapped his hand away.

"So what's your relationship?" Lin Wanyu couldn't help but ask.

Seeing this, Zeng Xiaoxian smiled smugly and put his arm around Sally's shoulder. "Let me introduce you, this is my girlfriend."

Upon hearing this, although everyone had expected it, they still couldn't help but be shocked.

"girlfriend?!!"

(End of this chapter)