Chapter 68: Su Xiaoli Takes the Initiative

“Little Feng, Xiaoli, when you go to Jingcheng University, you must study hard! It would be best to aim for a doctorate and then stay on as faculty!” Su Gang made thorough plans for the children’s future.

In his view, having the children graduate with a doctorate and become professors at Jingcheng University was already a very good job prospect!

It was truly an honor for the family!

After all, professors at Jingcheng University were rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns!

Even among the doctoral graduates of Jingcheng University, the vast majority had no opportunity to stay on as faculty!

“Uncle Su, your thoughts are good. But during the four years of university, we don’t know what will happen. Maybe after graduation, we might not want to pursue further studies and might want to start a business instead,” Tang Feng said with a slight smile.

“Don’t start a business! Absolutely do not start a business!” Su Gang quickly shook his head, “The process of starting a business is very difficult, even without me saying so, you should know. As long as you study hard and work step by step, we, as parents, will be content.”

“I agree with Brother Su’s opinion. You are already students of Jingcheng University; as long as you study hard and work step by step, your future achievements won’t be low,” Tang Long added.

Su Xiaoli wanted to say something but was gently nudged by Tang Feng sitting next to her.

They exchanged glances.

In the end, they said nothing.

Today was a day of celebration! Everyone was very happy!

There was no need to argue over these trivial matters!

Soon, the thirty-year-old Maotai was completely consumed!

Tang Long, feeling it was not enough, brought out the Maotai that Su Gang had given him last time.

The two brothers continued drinking.

In the end, Su Gang staggered to his feet.

“That’s it for today! When the children’s admission notices arrive, we’ll drink again!” Su Gang’s speech was somewhat slurred.

“Little Feng, you and Xiaoli send him home,” Tang Feng’s Mother instructed.

“What about dad?” Tang Feng asked.

“I’m here!” Tang Feng’s Mother replied.

Seeing this, Tang Feng and Su Xiaoli, supporting Su Gang on either side, left the house.

At the entrance of the complex, they spotted a passing taxi.

Tang Feng quickly hailed the taxi.

Then, the three of them got in.

Soon, the taxi arrived at the base of Su Xiaoli’s apartment building.

Tang Feng paid the fare, then helped Su Gang to his bedroom.

Su Gang lay on the bed and started snoring within minutes.

Su Xiaoli tidied up a bit for him, covered him with a thin blanket, closed the door, and came out.

“Is Uncle Su asleep?” Tang Feng asked.

“Yes,” Su Xiaoli nodded, “You must be exhausted too! Sit down and rest for a while!”

“It’s getting late; I should head home,” Tang Feng said as he sat down on the sofa.

Su Xiaoli glanced at him and poured him a glass of water.

“Xiaoli, tomorrow morning at seven, I’ll come to pick you up. We’ll go to school together,” Tang Feng said after taking a sip of water, offering to help.

“No need!” Su Xiaoli waved her hand, “I can go by myself! It’s a long way if you come to pick me up.”

“It’s okay! I’m free anyway! It’s getting late; I really should go now! Otherwise, my parents will start calling,” Tang Feng stood up.

“Then be careful on the way! Pay attention to safety!” Su Xiaoli advised him.

“I know!” Tang Feng turned to leave.

“Wait a moment!” Su Xiaoli called out.

“What is it?”

As soon as Tang Feng finished speaking, Su Xiaoli’s lips met his in a firm kiss!

Time seemed to stand still!

It was unclear how long it was before they reluctantly parted.

“What’s going on today? Why are you suddenly so bold?” Tang Feng looked at her slightly flushed face, smiling happily.

“You helped me so much, and I didn’t know how else to express my gratitude. I…” Su Xiaoli struggled to find the words.

“We don’t need to say these things between us. I’m leaving now; have a good rest! See you tomorrow!”

“See you tomorrow! Send me a message when you get home!”

“Got it!”

Tang Feng went downstairs.

He didn’t take a taxi but jogged all the way home.

The bright moonlight shone on him, and the silvery starlight covered the earth.

When he got home, Tang Feng’s Mother was tidying up the house.

“Mom, why aren’t you asleep yet?” Tang Feng asked while helping.

“I’ve been busy all day, and now I finally have some time, so I’m quickly tidying up,” Tang Feng’s Mother answered.

“I’ll do it! You go to sleep!” Tang Feng took over the chores.

“No need! It’s late; you should rest! Aren’t you going to school tomorrow to fill out the application forms? Don’t miss the important stuff!” Tang Feng’s Mother refused.

Tang Feng had no choice but to go back to his room to rest.

He sent a message to Su Xiaoli.

Then he fell asleep.

He woke up before six in the morning.

He dressed, washed up briefly, and without even eating breakfast, left the house.

Since he didn’t know how to drive yet, he still rode his bicycle, speeding all the way to Su Xiaoli’s apartment building.

Su Xiaoli was already waiting at the door.

“Get on!” Tang Feng called out to her.

Su Xiaoli hurriedly sat on the back seat.

She wrapped her arms around Tang Feng’s waist.

Then, she leaned her entire body against him.

Tang Feng glanced at her reflexively and then headed towards the school.

The school hadn’t opened yet.

Many students were waiting at the gate.

Seeing Tang Feng and Su Xiaoli, they swarmed around them.

Su Xiaoli became nervous at this scene.

She immediately hid behind Tang Feng.

“Tang Feng, you really did it! For three years! You’ve been deceiving us for three years!”

“I really didn’t expect you to be so amazing! To score full marks in the Gaokao!”

“Jingcheng University and Tsinghua University were both fighting to admit you!”

“Su Xiaoli, and you too! Your mock exam scores were always around 670. You scored 721 in the entrance examination!”

“You both hid your abilities quite deep!”

Everyone chattered non-stop.

“What are you all doing!” He Yong made his way through the crowd.

He had just arrived and saw a large group of people gathered, thinking something bad had happened.

“Teacher He!” The students greeted him.

“We were just joking with Tang Feng!”

“Yeah! This guy is really too sneaky! Even though he’s so good at studying, he pretended to be a poor student!”

Hearing what the students said, He Yong also nodded in agreement.

Tang Feng had hidden his abilities deeply!

And he had been very convincing!

Whether it was teachers or classmates, everyone thought Tang Feng was a poor student!

“Fill out the application forms soon! Have you all decided what to apply for?” He Yong cleared his throat and asked.

“Not yet!” Some students shook their heads, “Teacher He, could you help me decide?”

“Me too!”

Suddenly, the place became as busy as a marketplace.

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