I won 90 million, all I want to do is lie down and relax!

Lu Zhaoyang deftly peeled a shrimp; it tasted spicy and fragrant.

Li Jianxiang's wok-flipping skills are no less than his barbecue skills.

"Teacher Xia, please eat! You said you would help, but I really can't finish all of this!" Lu Zhaoyang pleaded.

Xia Ran was eager to try the newly served lobsters, but she hesitated because she had already eaten quite a few.

Besides, she specifically ordered the smallest portion because she didn't want to eat too much.

Well, to be honest, I didn't get enough of the food.

"Um."

Xia Ran nodded slightly.

It would be such a waste if she didn't eat it.

"Ms. Xia is so young, and she's already a homeroom teacher? She must be very capable and popular in the class!"

While peeling shrimp, Lu Zhaoyang started a conversation.

Xia Ran was focused on eating shrimp when she heard this, paused, and sighed almost imperceptibly: "Actually, I was tricked."

Lu Zhaoyang was somewhat taken aback by what he heard. Seeing his disbelieving expression, Xia Ran put down the crayfish in her hand, frowned her beautiful brows and thought for a moment, then said seriously, "Nowadays, some older teachers don't want to be homeroom teachers at all, so we young ones have to bite the bullet and take on the role. However, it's true that we're popular."

"What subject does Teacher Xia teach?" Lu Zhaoyang asked.

"math."

Lu Zhaoyang noticed that Xia Ran was very focused when she ate. Although her movements while peeling the lobster were not very skillful, she was very serious, as if she were doing something very important.

Occasionally, when I get a burn from the spiciness, I'll instinctively wrinkle my nose and then quickly drink a sip of mineral water.

Soon, the plate of lobsters was successfully devoured by the two of them working together.

Xia Ran glanced at her stomach, and then felt a little relieved.

Seeing that she was out of energy, Lu Zhaoyang offered to help her finish the remaining meat skewers.

He noticed that Xia Ran's gaze was subtly drifting towards the glass of beer she had poured, seemingly drawn to it.

"Teacher Xia, would you like to drink more beer?"

Xia Ran shook her head, but her eyes remained fixed on him.

Lu Zhaoyang seemed to understand and laughed, "Oh, you're worried you won't be able to sleep at your colleague's house, right?"

Xia Ran nodded: "I have to go to the classroom to supervise the morning reading first thing tomorrow morning."

The thought of going to an unfamiliar environment, lying in an unfamiliar bed, and possibly tossing and turning all night without being able to sleep terrified her.

"Actually, there is a way." Lu Zhaoyang held his wine glass, thought for a moment, and smiled.

"What method?" Xia Ran looked at him with delight.

"I'll go back with you and call a locksmith!"

"this……"

Xia Ran hesitated for a moment.

This was the second time he had met Lu Zhaoyang, and strictly speaking, they weren't exactly close.

However, because of Lu Zhaoyu's relationship with him as a student, Lu Zhaoyang naturally had an extra layer of trust.

Moreover, Lu Zhaoyang left a good impression on her after the meal.

In retrospect, this seems to be the best solution.

"Wouldn't this be too much trouble for you?" Xia Ran had already approved of this solution.

"It's alright. I ate so much late at night, and I was just thinking of taking a walk anyway. In fact, I should thank you for making it impossible for me to slack off," Lu Zhaoyang said with a smile.

Xia Ran looked at Lu Zhaoyang for a moment and laughed, "You're really something. I was the one who treated you to this plate of lobsters, but I ate most of it and it became like I was helping you share the burden. Now that you're coming back with me to unlock the door, it's like I'm helping you shirk your responsibilities."

Xia Ran felt that Lu Zhaoyang was somewhat different from other people her age she had met.

"It means the same thing, it all means the same thing." Lu Zhaoyang laughed heartily.

He hadn't noticed it at all, but now that he hears it, it seems to be true.

Xia Ran got up to pay the bill.

Lu Zhaoyang didn't try to show off; he sat calmly and slowly finished off the last two meat skewers.

A little while later, Xia Ran returned.

"The boss didn't take any money."

Lu Zhaoyang was somewhat surprised and looked at Li Jianxiang, who was packing his things with his head down.

I guessed what happened.

Clearly, Li Jianxiang misunderstood his relationship with Xia Ran; this was actually giving him face.

Lu Zhaoyang felt somewhat helpless and turned around to see that Xia Ran seemed a little unhappy.

"Teacher Xia, isn't this a good thing? It's okay, you can treat us to the free meal."

call!

Xia Ran didn't become happy at all upon hearing this.

"You know the boss, why didn't you say so sooner?"

Li Jianxiang not only waived the price of the lobster, but also said that if he had known she knew Lu Zhaoyang, he wouldn't have charged her for the meal.

She insisted on paying, but the shopkeeper refused to accept the money.

Now look what happened! Not only did she fail to get the lobsters, she actually benefited from it all.

"I've come here quite often, so I've gotten to know the owner a bit. It's just a plate of crayfish, Teacher Xia, don't worry about it."

If he were eating alone, he definitely wouldn't accept Li Jianxiang offering to pay for the meal for free.

With Xia Ran present, Lu Zhaoyang naturally wouldn't refuse her kindness.

Lu Zhaoyang called out to Li Jianxiang, said hello, and left with Xia Ran.

Xia Ran rode the electric bike and carried it on her back.

The temperature on a spring night is just right, cool and pleasant.

Having just eaten and drunk my fill, a stroll is the perfect way to relax.

The two walked side by side down the street without saying a word for a while.

"you……"

"summer……"

The two spoke at the same time, and then stopped immediately at the same time.

The two exchanged a glance, and Lu Zhaoyang smiled and said, "Teacher Xia, you go first."

Xia Ran smiled gently: "Did Lu Zhaoyu mention last time that you just returned to Yunzhao?"

Last time at the restaurant, Lu Zhaoyu mentioned a string of information about Lu Zhaoyang.

At the time, Xia Ran was focused on repaying the money and didn't pay attention to what was being said.

On the way back, she was teased by her colleagues, and now that the two of them were walking side by side, Xia Ran finally remembered.

"Yes, I've only been back for a few days."

"You used to work in a big city, right? How did you end up back here?"

"Because I love my hometown."

This was the second time Lu Zhaoyang had said this to a girl since he returned.

The first time was a blind date with Chen Bing.

They were clearly much more justified now than they had been then.

He thought Xia Ran would find it funny, but to his surprise, she nodded very seriously.

"I thought Ms. Xia would find it funny?"

"Why is it funny? I think it's great."

"because……"

Lu Zhaoyang wanted to say that in this day and age, talking about passion is ridiculous, isn't it?

"Then why did Teacher Xia return to Yunzhao to teach? Could it be out of passion?"

Lu Zhaoyang didn't ask, so he naturally assumed she was from Yunzhao.

He didn't think an outsider would come to Yunzhao.

"Yes and no, it's more like a thought I had when I was in school. I met a really good teacher back then, and I told myself that I wanted to be a teacher like her, so I came back here."

Xia Ran said.