The academic genius started by accidentally flirting with the rich female principal.

"I've read about your experiences during your graduate studies."

While eating the food someone had prepared, Wen Yan said slowly and deliberately, "You're quite outstanding... You've achieved several research results in just two years. No wonder Yanru values ​​you so much. Indeed... a boy your age should focus on his future."

As soon as he finished speaking,

She glanced up at Chen Yu beside her and muttered to herself, "Boys who are busy with their own future are the most handsome."

These words didn't come from her heart, but Wen Yan had no choice... She could only say it this way, and could only push someone away from her with her own hands. The shackles of worldly conventions and her own obstacles had already determined the final outcome, an outcome she knew was impossible... Wen Yan didn't want to try for it.

so...

Ending all of this sooner rather than later might be the best option.

Chen Yu naturally understood the implication in the mature female vice principal's words. He didn't immediately explain anything, but simply ate his food until the atmosphere at the table became tense. Only then did he slowly say, "Sister Wen... in fact, we spend our whole lives pursuing two things, which are nothing more than career and love."

"When the sun rises, we should devote ourselves to our careers; when the sun sets, we should embrace our loved ones. One is what we call values, and the other is what we call a sense of belonging." Chen Yu pursed his lips and continued, "Values ​​come from being affirmed, while a sense of belonging comes from being loved."

The mature female vice principal, whose eyes had been dull, felt a ripple in her heart after hearing his words, and an indescribable emotion welled up within her.

"Seriously..."

"It's important to have someone you like," Chen Yu said with a smile. "When you're planning to live an ordinary life without much thought, you'll want to try harder because of that person. When you're facing exhausting or even devastating days, you'll feel that there's still hope in life because of them."

"Although this world is beautiful, if you have someone you care about, that person is definitely more charming than this world," Chen Yu said softly.

Chen Yu's words were like a boulder crashing into Wen Yan's heart, which had been calm for thirty-five years, and the ripples instantly enveloped her entire body.

As the vice president of a university, she should have been used to strategizing and handling any unexpected situation with ease, but at this moment... she couldn't even form a single sentence.

A blush involuntarily rose to her cheeks, and a surge of heat uncontrollably welled up in her ears.

Her first thought was to tell Chen Yu to stop thinking about it. After all, the age gap and the difference in status between them were like two insurmountable chasms, directly standing between them. Wen Yan knew all too well how many rumors and gossips would arise if this relationship were made public.

However...

The next second, however, the tide of excitement overwhelmed her reason.

The mature female vice principal stole a glance at him, at his youthful appearance, untouched by the harsh realities of society, especially the way he looked at her... There was none of the awe and fawning that others showed, only undisguised liking... Of course, there was also a hint of lewdness mixed in, as he always liked to stare at her chest, and stared intently at it.

What should I do?

The desire to have it was growing wildly, but the fear of not daring to have it held me back tightly.

At this moment, Wen Yan was extremely conflicted. Chen Yu's appearance was like a ray of light, shining into her originally routine life and bringing some passion to her dull days. However, she was also afraid that this relationship would eventually end without a trace, and that they would not even be able to save face for each other.

"At such a young age..."

"All they do is talk about love and romance all day long."

Wen Yan ultimately chose to escape, adopting the demeanor of a vice principal and beginning to lecture the young men around her.

"Love..."

"I believe the right person will appear in the future," Chen Yu said with a simple smile.

"..."

"Yanru?"

"She truly guides you toward your future."

The mature female vice principal just said it casually, but Chen Yu's expression changed drastically upon hearing it, and he almost dropped his chopsticks.

No...no way?

Could it be that they discovered something?

Suppressing his inner panic, Chen Yuqiang cautiously glanced at her. There seemed to be nothing unusual, which reassured him considerably... It seemed she was just saying it casually, but it was indeed quite frightening.

"Guiding someone and accompanying them are different," Chen Yu said seriously. "Besides... Professor Shen is very fierce; she scolds me every day."

"What's there to be nervous about?"

"I'm just stating the facts."

Wen Yan found his slightly nervous appearance rather amusing. Of course, she didn't think her big boy and Shen Yanru would have anything to do with each other, after all, that woman... did have some personality issues, and almost no man could tame her.

"Of course I'm nervous..."

"I'm worried about misunderstandings," Chen Yu muttered.

The mature female vice principal didn't say anything, but simply picked up a piece of pork rib and put it into someone's rice bowl.

Seeing that she intended to end the conversation, Chen Yu naturally went along with it, eating the ribs Wen Yan had given him, and then shoveling rice into his bowl.

unconsciously...

The two then finished their dinner.

Chen Yu volunteered to take on the cleaning work, and watching him bustling around, Wen Yan, sitting on the sofa... couldn't help but let her thoughts drift.

Although the mature female vice principal chose to run away, she did not sever ties with him. In fact, Wen Yan longed for this affection, longed to be cared for so unreservedly, and longed to break free from the shackles of age and status, and enjoy the sweetness of being moved like an ordinary woman.

"well--"

Wen Yan sighed deeply, biting her lip lightly, her eyes filled with confusion and helplessness.

If I could, I really wouldn't want to run into him.

......

......

"Want to watch TV with me for a while?"

Seeing someone come out of the kitchen, Wen Yan spoke softly to him.

"Okay, okay."

Chen Yu naturally wouldn't refuse the request, so he obediently walked to the mature female vice principal's side and sat down with a thud.

As a leader, Wen Yan naturally watched TV for the news, but this put Chen Yu in a difficult position. He was so engrossed in watching the TV that his eyes had long lost their sparkle. The key issue was that the mature female vice principal would occasionally ask him questions.

"That news just now."

"Tell me your thoughts," Wen Yan asked softly.

"what?"

"Uh... well..."

Faced with someone who knew nothing when asked, Wen Yan was both annoyed and amused. She had originally planned to mentor him, but it seemed that scientific research was his true calling.

"Come sit here!"

The mature female vice principal suddenly put on a stern face and spoke to the boy sitting next to her who was daydreaming.

Chen Yu was taken aback. It was the first time he had seen her so serious, yet he couldn't understand why she was so charming.

He obediently moved his bottom and then moved next to Wen Yan. Just then... the mature female vice principal slowly raised her hand, gently tapped his forehead with her index finger, and gently poked it twice.

"You're not taking this seriously!"

The mature female vice principal said with a reproachful expression.