My College Teacher is My Children's Mom-Chapter 756: Have They All Come to the Cinema?

Chapter 756: Chapter 756: Have They All Come to the Cinema?

Fourth Treasure looked utterly lost. He was even afraid his second sister would scold him for being a fool, since the girl had just arrived and he had already made her cry several times.

Lin Feng and Zhang Yuxi were also planning to leave and let their son take the initiative when Xuan Jiayi hurried back. They sat down again to watch what would happen next.

Xuan Jiayi’s skin was still in good condition, and she looked much more refreshed meeting Fourth Treasure without any makeup this time. He glanced at her and said, "I thought about it. You probably shouldn’t have coffee. I got you a glass of juice instead."

Xuan Jiayi hummed in acknowledgment. "Thank you." He’s definitely saying that for my own good, she thought. He’s so thoughtful and gentle!

For a moment, silence fell between them. Fourth Treasure had never known what awkwardness felt like; that was a feeling reserved for other people. He sipped his coffee, a little distracted.

Xuan Jiayi sipped her juice. After some thought, she asked, "I heard you’re going to Jingcheng in a few days?"

Fourth Treasure grunted in agreement. "Yeah. I leave the day after tomorrow and will be back for the New Year."

"What kind of work do you do in Jingcheng?"

"Oh, I’m a coach in Jingcheng."

Xuan Jiayi glanced at Fourth Treasure’s physique. "A fitness coach?"

Fourth Treasure nodded. Close enough, anyway.

"You mentioned earlier that your dad treats illnesses... Um, could you maybe not tell him about... us?"

"Why not?"

"..."

Faced with Fourth Treasure’s question, Xuan Jiayi fell silent, unsure of what to say. Should I tell him I’m afraid his father will disapprove because of my condition? Or that I want to wait until I’ve lost weight to make our relationship official? But... will we even still be together by then?

Fourth Treasure had a rough idea of what she was thinking and said nonchalantly, "It’s fine. My dad is very easygoing."

Xuan Jiayi didn’t respond. She excused herself to go to the restroom but returned quickly. 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Over at the cash register, Little Treasure looked up from her homework as Xuan Jiayi came to pay the bill, blinking curiously at her. Xuan Jiayi smiled back. I feel like I’ve seen this little girl somewhere before, she thought, but couldn’t quite place her.

Back at the table, Xuan Jiayi whispered to Fourth Treasure, "I just saw a really pretty little girl sitting at the cash register."

Fourth Treasure’s eyebrows shot up.

Xuan Jiayi looked a little wistful. That little girl is so pretty, she mused, but her handwriting isn’t very good!

As they were leaving, Fourth Treasure went to settle the bill, but the waitress told him that Xuan Jiayi had already paid. He found that quite strange. Other than his family and relatives, he was always the one to pay when out with women; it was the gentlemanly thing to do. This was the first time a woman had taken the initiative to pay!

However, Fourth Treasure wasn’t fussy about it. He took Xuan Jiayi for a stroll and mentioned he’d heard a new movie was out that they could see.

First dinner, then a movie. Xuan Jiayi’s heart was thumping with excitement. As they walked along the street, people turned to look at them.

Everyone’s gaze involuntarily fell upon Fourth Treasure. With his great physique, handsome looks, and the calm, unhurried way he walked, he had a certain distinguished air about him.

Xuan Jiayi glanced at Fourth Treasure, then quickly lowered her gaze, a hint of self-consciousness in her eyes.

From the moment Xuan Jiayi arrived until she left, Lin Feng and his wife had been silently observing the young woman. She’s a bit chubby, but her features are quite attractive, and her personality seems nice, they concluded. They were open-minded; it didn’t matter what their daughter-in-law looked like. The important thing was who their son liked. Their approval and opinions were just for reference; ultimately, the decision was up to him.

The couple withdrew their gaze and prepared to take Little Treasure for a walk. But Little Treasure had sharp ears. She’d overheard them talking about going to the movies and insisted on tagging along.

It just so happened that an animated movie that had been released several days ago was playing. The reviews were all decent, so it probably wouldn’t be too bad. And just like that, the family of three entered the cinema.

And what a coincidence—they bumped right into Fourth Treasure and Xuan Jiayi.

Xuan Jiayi stood behind Fourth Treasure, looking a bit like a shy little bird. Although she was overweight, Fourth Treasure was so tall and broadly built that he made her seem less so by comparison.

Lin Feng and his family bought their tickets with a silent understanding, thinking they surely wouldn’t run into the couple inside the theater. But they never imagined that Fourth Treasure and Xuan Jiayi were also there to see the animated movie! Lin Feng and his wife were speechless.

Since they were buying tickets on the spot, there were only a few seats left, and the family of three just so happened to end up sitting right behind the couple.

Little Treasure bought popcorn and a soda. Not only do I get to watch a cartoon, she thought, I also get to see my fourth brother on a date! This is so interesting!

The two lovebirds were completely oblivious, each holding a bucket of popcorn. Xuan Jiayi was in a bind, as she didn’t dare eat such things anymore.

Fourth Treasure encouraged her to eat. "Don’t worry about it," he said. "Your diet can wait. After the movie, I’ll take you out for a great meal, and then tomorrow, my dad can take a look at you."

Xuan Jiayi hesitated for a second. "Okay, I’ll listen to you."

Fourth Treasure smiled. "That’s the spirit. Watching a movie without eating popcorn has no soul."

Little Treasure nodded vigorously. Exactly!

The family had a home theater and would watch movies at home whenever they had time. It had been a long while since they’d been out to a cinema, so there was a certain feeling of nostalgia.

The movie was good. Its pacing was excellent throughout its ninety-plus-minute runtime, and it never dragged, even delivering a masterful final touch.

As the movie was ending, Lin Feng decided they should leave quickly. Running into them now isn’t a big deal, he thought, but seeing them tomorrow would be awkward!

Little Treasure mischievously patted Fourth Treasure on the shoulder as she passed.

He turned his head and stared. Are you kidding me? They followed me to the movie theater? This is too much. Do they not trust me even to make a friend?

After leaving, Lin Feng sent his son a text message: "Your mom, Little Treasure, and I are going to Jinxiu Restaurant for dinner. Come home early."

Fourth Treasure texted back: "Don’t worry, Dad!"

Upon returning home at nine that night, his parents were anxious to find out what had happened. When they learned that the girl didn’t match her photo, Zhou Cuilan stormed off to find the matchmaker.

The matchmaker was a bit confused herself. After making some inquiries, she explained the situation to Zhou Cuilan. The truth was, she didn’t know much about the girl, only that her family was quite well-off and her parents were in the real estate business. The introduction had come to her through another matchmaker. Who would have thought she’d be backstabbed by someone in her own profession!

Zhou Cuilan pressed for more details, but the matchmaker knew next to nothing, which only made Zhou Cuilan seethe with frustration.

Lin Feng advised her to calm down. "What’s there to be so angry about? I’ll just have someone look into it."

Zhou Cuilan knew her son had a very capable and efficient lawyer on a retainer of a million a year. She urged Lin Feng to investigate the girl thoroughly. This concerned their son’s future marriage, a matter of great significance, so they couldn’t be careless.

After all, they weren’t an ordinary family anymore. Lin Feng understood this all too well.

Fourth Treasure didn’t get back until nearly eleven o’clock. After the movie, they had gone for hotpot, then for barbecue, after which he had dropped the girl off at her home. The young woman lived by herself in an apartment in Yangcheng. Her parents were busy with business elsewhere and hadn’t come with her. That was about all he knew.

"Dad, I’ll bring her over tomorrow so you can take a look and see what her situation is."

Lin Feng nodded. "Alright."