Chapter 37.2

“…” 

Yes, indeed.

For example, last night, you kissed me, then I kissed you, and I even recorded it.

However, this was clearly not the right time and place to say these words.

Moreover, when he thought of how Gu Yanshu was drunk last night but vehemently refused to say who he liked, Shen Jue felt that it might not be a good thing for him to mention it rashly.

After all, Gu Yanshu was easily embarrassed and sensitive. If Shen Jue was to directly expose him, it would probably be very difficult to clean up in the aftermath. He was more willing to wait patiently for Gu Yanshu to slowly open his heart to him.

Hence, after some deliberation, Shen Jue replied, “Not for the time being.”

Big liar.

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“The cold wave for the year 2024 has arrived. There is heavy snow near the Yangtze River and in the northeastern side of the country. Beijing Airport will suspend some of its flight routes gradually. Please plan your travels carefully…”

Sheng Ping sighed. “I haven’t seen such heavy snow in many years. The last time was during the snow disaster in 2008. Many people really died that time. I hope the situation this year is better.”

Gu Yanshu was cutting vegetables beside him, but he didn’t react at all.

Although Gu Yanshu had a cold personality, he had always been very polite. Sheng Ping sensed that something was wrong and turned to look at Gu Yanshu. He realised that Gu Yanshu was cutting the vegetables with his head lowered, his gaze was blank, as though he was in a daze.

He called out softly, “Xiao Shu?”

“Huh?” Gu Yanshu came back to his senses. “What’s wrong, Teacher Sheng?”

In Sheng Ping’s heart, Gu Yanshu had always been a steady and sensible child. After meeting Shen Jue, he had thrown some tantrums like a young man, and his personality had become more lively. However, he had never seen Gu Yanshu acting so rashly, cutting vegetables while in a daze.

Hence, he smiled gently and asked, “Is there something on your mind?”

Gu Yanshu lowered his head and fiddled with the ingredients on the chopping board. His eyelashes were lowered, and they hid his gaze.

Sheng Ping patiently advised, “You’re still young, so it’s normal for you to encounter problems. If you don’t understand, you can tell me. After all, I’m more than twenty years older than you. Even if I can’t help, I won’t be a hindrance.”

There was indeed something on Gu Yanshu’s mind.

He had many questions for Shen Jue, but it was obvious that Shen Jue didn’t intend to tell him anything yet.

Therefore, he didn’t know if Shen Jue was deliberately avoiding certain topics. If that was the case, once he said it, the two of them wouldn’t be able to turn back.

However, if he didn’t say it, there would never be another possibility between Shen Jue and him.

He was timid yet greedy, so he was at a loss.

After a pause, he seemed to have thought of something. Then, he asked softly, “Teacher Sheng, let’s assume that there’s one issue where if you don’t do anything about it, you can maintain the status quo, but you’ll never get what you want the most. Yet, if you do it, you might be able to get what you want the most, or you might lose everything. What will you do?”

Sheng Ping didn’t seem surprised by his question. “Have you ever seen a cupboard filled with bowls?”

Gu Yanshu looked up at him.

Sheng Ping put down the ingredients in his hand, picked up a plate, walked to the cupboard, opened the glass door, placed the plate vertically in the gap between the wooden board and the glass, and quickly closed it.

He then turned to look at Gu Yanshu. “This is the situation. Some bowls have already slid off the wooden board. What will you do?”

Gu Yanshu pursed his lips.

If the cabinet door was opened, the bowls that had already slid off the board might shatter, but the remaining bowls and cabinets could be used normally.

If the cabinet door wasn’t opened, the bowls definitely wouldn’t break. However, this cabinet could only be placed there, and the bowls couldn’t be used. Everything would only become a dangerous piece of decoration.

Sheng Ping asked again, “If this cabinet and these bowls are the last ones you can have, what will you do?”

If it was the last choice, he had no way out but to try opening it.

Sheng Ping saw the determination in his eyes and chuckled. “So, since the problem is already in front of you, the only way is to deal with it. Moreover, if you open the cabinet door quickly, the bowls might not break.”

As he spoke, he opened the cabinet door, and the plate that was sandwiched in the gap fell rapidly.

Sheng Ping tried to grab it in a very handsome posture.

Then, with a bang, the plate brushed past Sheng Ping’s fingers and fell to the ground, smashed into bits.

“…” 

The entire act collapsed, and everyone fell silent.

Cao Dan coughed dryly. “Well, Teacher Sheng, a plate costs $49.99. Do you want to pay in cash or put it in the accounts?”

Sheng Ping: “…We’ll put it in the accounts.”

“Alright.”

What kind of trashy and stingy production team was this? They didn’t know how to cooperate with him at all, especially when he was serving a bowl of chicken soup for the soul. It was annoying.

Sheng Ping turned to look at Gu Yanshu and barely managed to maintain his dignity. “Well, Xiao Shu, I’m just old, so my reaction is slow. You’re still young, so you’re different. Therefore, you have to be brave enough to try, understand?”

“Mm. I understand.” A faint smile appeared on Gu Yanshu’s lips. He knelt down and picked up the broken pieces. “The broken pieces signify peace. It’s a good sign that it’s broken.”

Hearing this answer, Sheng Ping heaved a sigh of relief.

He originally wanted to persuade Gu Yanshu to face his heart. If it backfired because of this mistake, with Shen Jue’s personality, he would definitely fight him to the death.

As he was thinking, Shen Jue changed his clothes and went downstairs. When he saw the kitchen from afar, he frowned slightly. “Why was the dish smashed? Gu Yanshu, stop doing it. You might cut your hand…”

As soon as he finished speaking, Gu Yanshu gasped, and a drop of crimson fell to the ground.

Shen Jue immediately quickened his pace, preparing to see what was going on.

However, before he could walk down the last step, the door to the living room was opened. An unknown creature with pink hair appeared at the door. Before Shen Jue could see what she looked like, she rushed into the kitchen at lightning speed under his nose.

She grabbed Gu Yanshu’s hand and screamed, “Ah! Xiao Shushu, why is your hand injured?! Wuwuwu…”

Shen Jue: …?

Xiao Shushu?!