Chapter 4 I really want to grab your neck and press you to the ground
The atmosphere in the restaurant is still quiet.

The waitress brought a plate of matcha cake and introduced it as the store's specialty dessert. She asked Chen Yuan to add the store's group chat, and there would be gifts to be given away.

I have to say, these waiters are very discerning after seeing so many customers.

Not only did he recognize the two people as new guests at a glance, but he also keenly noticed that it seemed that... this handsome man and beautiful woman didn't seem to be very familiar with each other.

So he put down the cake and left quickly.

Chen Yuan pushed the cake slightly towards Jiang Yao.

No one spoke, but the atmosphere began to become a little subtle.

Although he was nervous, Chen Yuan was actually quite happy. He usually watched short videos and often suspected that his phone was being eavesdropped, because big data often pushed out information about online dating.

Usually the distance between two people is very long, and they meet after traveling thousands of miles.

When chatting, we usually:

"I'm so looking forward to it, baby!"

"I'm going to kiss you to death when we meet!"

"Okay, don't be scared when the time comes, just hold it and chew it."

As a result, after meeting, I was so shy that I didn't even dare to shake hands, and even wanted to pick up my phone to chat for a while, to return to the comfortable state I was on the Internet.

Putting himself in his shoes, Chen Yuan also felt the same way.

But if you ask "How about chatting on the phone?" at this time, that would be really difficult.

Yes, Chen Yuan, haven’t you been looking forward to it for a long time?
Now she is sitting on the left side. What is she waiting for if she doesn't say anything?

Chen Yuan secretly encouraged himself and looked towards Jiang Yao. Coincidentally, the other party's gaze also swept over him. As soon as their eyes met, they looked away tacitly.

……

The wind was howling outside and the temperature difference between day and night was huge in late autumn, but the restaurant was warm and the feeling of being frozen disappeared after a while.

"You are a little different now than you were in class." Chen Yuan started the conversation.

"Well, life and work should be separated."

“It looks better now.”

Jiang Yao kept repeating in her mind, "I am a sister, I am a teacher, I must show my strength", but when she heard these words suddenly, her body immediately stiffened.

The heat on my cheeks kept rising, and soon became incredibly hot.

She murmured quietly, "Really?"

Chen Yuan definitely didn't lie. Until now, he still finds it hard to accept that his online love interest is his university teacher. But the facts are in front of him. No matter how lively and cute she was in the previous chat, she is the "white moonlight" on the podium in real life, a good teacher admired by students.

But when they met in the evening, Chen Yuan had a different feeling.

She still had that cold face, but her temperament was much softer.

She also dresses more like the online girlfriend in Chen Yuan’s mind.

"We've been dating online for half a year, and there have been many times when I've wondered what you look like."

"So how did you feel after seeing it?" Jiang Yao held the glass of boiled water in her hand. She straightened her back a little. After some psychological preparation, she seemed less nervous when she entered the restaurant.

When reason returned to her mind, a careless look appeared on her face.

Pretending to be a sister? That's too easy for her! The two grew up together and are familiar with each other.

In the past, they had done this kind of thing of pretending to be each other many times, making the fake look real. Even their relatives had been deceived, not to mention others.

At this moment, Jiang Yao recalled how her sister looked when she went on a blind date. She seemed gentle, but in fact she was cold and indifferent.

Yes! Just grasp this feeling.

She crossed her legs, picked her fingers boredly, and drank a sip of water from time to time. Her attitude seemed as if she couldn't wait to finish and leave.

The aura of a royal sister was instantly in place.

Jiang Yao's black over-the-knee socks already made her legs look longer, and now with her legs folded, she looked even longer and slimmer. There was a striking whiteness in the absolute area between her short skirt and her over-the-knee socks. When she came, Jiang Ning had specially put on makeup for her sister, with raised eyeliner and bright lips. She looked so cold when she lowered her eyebrows that no one could get close to her.

I've tried it before, and with this makeup on, timid people wouldn't dare to approach her at all.

"Feelings? I would feel... that you are worthy of being my girlfriend."

"cough--"

Jiang Yao was choked by this answer and held up her cheek and turned her face.

She unconsciously clenched the corner of her clothes with her hands, and suddenly felt a sickening sweetness in her heart.

Damn!

She suddenly recalled the feeling when she first added the contact information and the ambiguous feeling came over her.

Add to that this voice...she couldn't hold it in any longer. Jiang Yao couldn't stand Chen Yuan's voice the most. They had to listen to every voice message he sent at least ten times.

Meow! Don't talk like that!
"Be serious!"

"it is good."

Being scolded for no reason, Chen Yuan subconsciously sat up straight with the teacher's authority still there, but he looked at Jiang Yao with clear eyes.

"Don't... this won't work."

Unexpectedly, after Jiang Yao scolded him, she saw his innocent and pitiful look, her eyebrows furrowed, her eyes flashed with uncontrollable emotions, and she quickly drank a sip of water and looked away.

She couldn't understand at all the strange feeling that suddenly surged up from her heart in just a few seconds.

The more innocent he looked, the more Jiang Yao wanted to strangle him and pin him to the ground... plus this face!
She had never been in love before. People used to say that love is all about feelings. When the feeling is right, the heart will beat fast. Jiang Yao was very confused. Why is she a corpse? No matter what kind of boy she meets, her heart will not beat fast.

She even planned to confess her love to her sister, and then they would run away together, rent a damp little house of five square meters, work in a two-shift factory in an electronics factory, and have a forbidden love affair.

A lifetime of happiness is over! Sorry, this is what otakus do, although my sister wouldn’t agree with it.

But at this moment Jiang Yao's heart was beating wildly.

Chen Yuan, are you a printer? What do you look like in my dream boyfriend?
Chen Yuan was confused. He didn't know what the other party was thinking. He could only scratch his head in confusion, "Huh?"

Coincidentally.

At this time, the waiter came over with the carefully prepared dishes.

"Sir, please have your meal."

The food was rich in sauce and aroma, and the waiter briefly diverted the two's attention.

The atmosphere was finally not so strange anymore. Jiang Yao took a few deep breaths and suppressed the throbbing in her heart.

"It was indeed very unexpected to meet in real life. I didn't expect it to be you, Teacher Jiang... So how do you feel about me?"

"To you? I don't have any feelings." Jiang Yao finally got the chance, and she put on the hard armor on her heart again.

Since you are here to break up, you must remember your mission.

Chen Yuan was picking up some food when his chopsticks suddenly stopped and froze in mid-air.

A hint of disappointment appeared in his eyes. He didn't expect the other party to say that, so he stopped talking and picked up the dishes silently.

……

"Sister, you didn't let me down!"

In one corner of the restaurant, there was a girl wearing a baseball cap and a mask, wrapped up tightly.

She was observing Chen Yuan's situation furtively and clearly saw that Chen Yuan's mood suddenly dropped.

Then I knew that Jiang Yao had started to exert her strength.

While she was happy, her expression also showed guilt hidden under the mask.

Mistakes should not be borne by one person alone. She has an unshirkable responsibility for how things turned out, but she must keep her job.

Not only for myself but also for my sister.

Jiang Ning was thinking about how to make up for it materially, otherwise she would feel guilty, but when she looked up again.

She suddenly discovered...

Hmm? Why are you holding hands? Stop staring at each other! Hey...

……

a minute ago.

"I understand. Online romance is not suitable for a teacher. Having a relationship with students will not have a good impact on you... I feel relieved that you don't feel anything." Chen Yuan smiled at Jiang Yao, but it was a forced smile.

Listening to him talk, Jiang Yao felt as if her heart was being pierced by sharp swords, but fortunately she had armor to block it.

"Chen Yuan, I'm really happy that you understand me. Besides, there's a big age gap between us. You can actually find a lot of good girls in school..."

"No," Chen Yuan shook his head, "I don't have to be in a relationship."

Jiang Yao was interrupted by him when she was about to say something. She suddenly thought that with Chen Yuan's looks and personality, there would definitely be no shortage of girls who like him.

The fact that you have never been in a relationship can only mean one thing.

Many people have different definitions of love, but those who truly pursue love.

It is not about relying on love to pass the time or relieve loneliness; it is not about satisfying desires, or blindly following the crowd, because you see everyone around you is talking about it and so you are eager to find it.

But truly love.

In this fast-food society where materialism is rampant and betrayal and deception are ever-present, we own each other and comfort each other.

"In fact, I knew it as soon as we met," Chen Yuan stretched out his hand, "Give me your hand."

Jiang Yao was stunned for a moment and then held out her hand.

Holding hands, indescribable emotions flowed in their hearts.

Afterwards, Chen Yuan took off his ring and placed it in her palm. "You didn't wear this because you realized that your online love interest was me after class and you were afraid of being discovered. Dating with a student would be criticized, right? I thought about it a lot, and I thought about it before I came here, and there's also this..."

He took out a small badge from his pocket and put it in the other person's hand.

Jiang Yao looked at this thing, her pupils shrank slightly, and her face was full of disbelief.

"When I was traveling in the summer, I went to Mingzhu City. I remember you mentioned once that you really liked the badge of that virtual idol. I wanted to give you a surprise when we actually met."

Chen Yuan smiled and continued, "Teacher Jiang actually likes the ACG world. As a student, I feel that the teacher is more approachable. I'll accept it."

He didn't seem to be that sad, and after delivering the gifts, he focused on the dishes on the table. After all, this meal was not cheap, and it couldn't be wasted even if they broke up.

It's a pity that my first love ended like this...

Jiang Yao clenched her palms, feeling the hard badge, and her mind was full of thoughts. She did mention it once, and she really liked that virtual idol. The other party was her spiritual support in sticking to her virtual career, and the songs he sang also warmed her time and time again.

But Jiang Yao doesn't go out, and it's impossible for her to go to the crowded comic convention. Her scalp tingles just thinking about that scene.

This idol is extremely popular, and if you want this autographed badge, you have to queue for at least a day and an overnight.

Just because I mentioned it once...

He really cherished this online relationship and never thought of being perfunctory, unlike me...

"Chen Yuan." Jiang Yao called softly, her eyes already a little red.

"I'm here, Teacher Jiang. Although the six-month online romance is unforgettable, you should let go..."

Without any expectation, a fragrant breeze blew over, and a few strands of naughty long hair fell into his collar, making him feel itchy... But,
The hug is so warm.

(End of this chapter)