Chapter 679 - 678: Eating Seafood
"Oh, alright..."
After casually calling out, Chen Tianlong suddenly felt a bit uncomfortable, as it seemed a bit intimate. However, since Shen Yan wanted him to call her that way, he had no reason to refuse, so he continued, "I’ve thought of a place. Do you like seafood?"
"Seafood, huh? I love it so much!"
Upon hearing Chen Tianlong mention seafood, Shen Yan started to feel her mouth water. It was her favorite, so she excitedly asked, "Chen Tianlong, are you going to treat me to seafood?"
"Uh, yes."
Chen Tianlong didn’t expect that his casual remark would hit the mark and highlight the beauty’s favorite food. This was like hitting the jackpot. It feels like he can’t help but win her over now.
While the two were chatting, Chen Tianlong had already driven to the seafood restaurant nearby, and it was still bustling with customers. Business was as thriving as ever.
The owner, seeing Chen Tianlong arrive, hurried over, initially thinking Lin Wushuang would be with him, but was greeted by an unfamiliar face.
With a furrowed brow, Zheng Erniang wondered if Chen Tianlong had a new girlfriend.
However, since things weren’t yet clear, she didn’t dare to speculate and planned to get clarity before jumping to conclusions. With a smile, she approached and said, "Chen Tianlong, nice to see you. This young lady is..."
"Hehe, hello Zheng Erniang! This is my teacher. We’re having a meal together." Chen Tianlong introduced.
It was Shen Yan’s first time meeting Zheng Erniang, and unsure why this person knew Chen Tianlong, she gave a slight smile and said, "Hello! I’m Shen Yan."
"Haha, hello, just call me Zheng Erniang. Chen Tianlong and I are old acquaintances. Feel free here, no need for formality."
Zheng Erniang noticed that Shen Yan had delicate features and was about the same age as Chen Tianlong, which naturally made her suspicious, but hearing this, she was relieved.
After all, she was a teacher, and even if similar in age, relationships with students are rare, right?
Thinking this, the hostess smiled and said, "Chen Tianlong, why don’t you go to the second floor, the usual place."
"The usual place?" Unaware, Shen Yan asked with some confusion.
"Ahaha, it’s just... the place I often go to eat."
After saying this, Chen Tianlong took Shen Yan’s hand and went upstairs, leaving Zheng Erniang stunned. Since when did students become so open with teachers?
But she didn’t want to meddle in the affairs of young people; since Chen Tianlong said so, she had no reason to pry further.
Even if Chen Tianlong had a new girlfriend, Zheng Erniang could only silently be unhappy inside, but she couldn’t interfere with other’s love, right?
In no time, the two arrived at the single room in the middle of the second floor, a familiar place, with a slight fragrance, reminiscent of fond memories with Lin Wushuang, moments Chen Tianlong couldn’t possibly forget.
"Chen Tianlong, what are you thinking?" Shen Yan asked curiously as she saw him staring blankly at the seat, silent.
"Huh? Nothing, just got distracted. Alright, let’s start ordering food." Chen Tianlong replied with a faint smile.
Shen Yan was about to say something, but Zheng Erniang had already brought some seafood over, leaving her stunned as the dishes arrived without her having ordered yet.
"Chen Tianlong, your dishes are here. What would the young lady like to eat?" Zheng Erniang asked after speaking to Chen Tianlong, turning to Shen Yan.
"Me? Oh, I’ll have the same as Chen Tianlong." Shen Yan, being a seafood lover, saw the dishes Chen Tianlong ordered and simply chose the same.
"Hehe, how interesting, both teacher and student having the same taste in food." Zheng Erniang said, outwardly, but inside she felt some suspicion. Clearly, this wasn’t just a regular teacher-student relationship, but rather seemed like affectionate couples.
Chen Tianlong felt awkward, he could hear the implication in Zheng Erniang’s words, but couldn’t explain, because explaining would mean concealing. After all, there was something indefinable between Shen Yan and himself. Even if Leng Qiuyan asked him, he wouldn’t know how to respond.
Since their dishes were the same, Zheng Erniang quickly served the seafood and hurried downstairs.
Perhaps more guests had just arrived downstairs.
Chen Tianlong smiled and said to Shen Yan beside him, "Mengyan, let’s eat!"
Chen Tianlong grabbed a large crab, cracked it open, and handed it to Shen Yan, "Here, it’s ready for you!"
Shen Yan, watching Chen Tianlong’s gesture, was touched. It was the first time in her life she had been pampered by a man like this. She smiled slightly, her eyes filled with tenderness. At this moment, she felt like she might embrace Chen Tianlong.
But Chen Tianlong hadn’t realized that such a simple act could deeply move Shen Yan like this. If he had known, perhaps he wouldn’t have done it, as his heart was still solely for Leng Qiuyan.
She was his first love, someone he knew he truly loved, while Shen Yan was only a fleeting crush in his youthful emotions, as it’s said, everyone appreciates beauty.
Still, Chen Tianlong underestimated love’s complexity. Since time immemorial, the question of what love is drives one to the point of life and death commitments.
After a moment of affection, Shen Yan happily ate the crab prepared by Chen Tianlong, both began indulging in the food.
About ten minutes later, two people came upstairs, heading towards the room at the far end.
Then, a familiar voice came by, "Chen Tianlong, you’re not being fair, hiding here with a beauty. You see, Wushuang just finished class and has caught you in the act."
"Xiaoyu, don’t speak nonsense, isn’t this our English teacher... Shen?" Lin Wushuang, just out of class, realized she hadn’t had seafood in a while, and eagerly came out with Xiaoyu for a feast.
This seafood restaurant was the most famous in the area; although it appeared not very grand, it was still crowded inside, with the small private rooms on the second floor reserved for regulars. And Miss Lin Wushuang, being a prominent figure in South Sea City, was naturally known by Zheng Erniang. She would undoubtedly offer a VIP room to such esteemed guests for dining, which served as advertising.
"Huh?"
Chen Tianlong was stunned, snapping his head back, it was indeed the young lady and Xiaoyu.
Now doomed, he thought, being caught with Shen Yan in a perceived affair, but then reassured himself that they hadn’t done anything scandalous, so it wasn’t exactly cheating.
Thinking this, Chen Tianlong could rightfully say, "Wushuang, you’ve come! Please, take a seat here. This is Shen Yan, our teacher. I’m treating her to seafood to thank her for helping me with my studies recently."