My System Forces Me to Live off Women-Chapter 255 - 225: An Older Woman and a Younger Man (Part 2)

This left Zhao Qingge unable to respond, her face turning alternately green and white, yet she could only remain silent.

"..."

"Haha, isn't it a coincidence? After Yumei ran into you, she saw Li Peifeng on TikTok. Then she understood... hahaha~~ it's just too funny!!"

Sun Yuanyuan, being straightforward, revealed everything with her second sentence, making Li Peifeng regret his actions!

He shouldn't have taken off that mask!

Zhao Qingge forced herself to stay calm: "What are you talking about? I have no idea."

"Honestly, never would I have guessed such a twist would involve you!"

Sun Yuanyuan's tone was unexpectedly intrigued: "I imagined those young bodies, a few students even subtly expressed interest to me... Hey, are you still hanging out with him? Is he with you now?"

"Do you need anything else?"

Zhao Qingge glanced at Li Peifeng, impatiently said: "If not, I'll hang up. We'll talk more at the dinner tomorrow."

"No, there's one thing I don't get. That net friend who gave you the gift, how come he also..."

Sun Yuanyuan got cut off mid-sentence when the call was hung up.

Zhao Qingge looked grim, while Li Peifeng frowned, deeply worried: "How is your relationship with these two? Will they tell your parents, or..."

"They won't."

"Oh, that's good."

"Good?!"

Zhao Qingge glared, angry: "Tell me what's good about it?!"

Li Peifeng sighed, "Sooner or later people will find out. It's a blessing in disguise, really."

"This can't go on."

"You mean?"

Zhao Qingge gave him a look, stayed silent for a moment, then spoke a sentence.

That sentence made Li Peifeng's previously tense face relax instantly, followed by sudden realization, even with some happiness: "Doing this? Is that okay?!"

...

At nine o'clock sharp, Zhao Qingge returned home alone. She turned on the main light in the living room, didn't even change her shoes, and entered the bedroom holding a crocodile doll in her left hand and a Pikachu in her right.

She placed the two dolls on either side of the bed, took a closer look, felt the positions weren't right, subtly adjusted them, ensuring they aligned in a straight and symmetrical position, then nodded slightly.

"Ding~ ding~ ding~"

Her phone buzzed several times with WeChat notifications. When Zhao Qingge checked, it wasn't from anyone else but Su Yumei and Sun Yuanyuan. The two of them silently added her to a WeChat group.

A WeChat group called 'Deep Teacher-Student Bond'!!

Su Yumei: "Hahaha, Duoduo, you're simply my idol, from now on, I worship no one but you!"

Sun Yuanyuan: "Did what I've always wanted to do but didn't dare... But seriously though, Old Zhao, what will you do next?"

Su Yumei: "(snicker) What next? There is no next. An older bull enjoying tender grass, it's just for the novelty! Enjoy it! It's really not a big deal. Isn't it common in every university? Some even get married, we've seen it during our school days."

Sun Yuanyuan: "True, though it's usually male teachers with female students... It must be said that Qingge stood up for our fellow women. Your little boyfriend Ms. Que is truly handsome, YYDS~"

Su Yumei: "Invite Li Peifeng to lunch tomorrow, we'll brainstorm for you, @Zhao Qingge."

"(angry) Don't talk to me!!!"

After typing this, Zhao Qingge sent it to the group, tossed the phone onto the bed, and lay down as if all her strength was being drained from her, her entire body limp.

"I think I've been simmered by the days."

"Like a pot of messy porridge, simmered to a boil."

Zhao Qingge's eyes were unfocused, instinctively pulling the Pikachu plush into her arms, closing her eyes and holding it, enjoying the quiet in the room, being forced to savor her complicated emotions. But after a few seconds, her phone rang again with a WeChat notification.

"Ding!"

"It's been buzzing all along, are they still going on mocking me?!"

Furious, Zhao Qingge picked up her phone, swiped the screen, only to find that the message was not from Sun Yuanyuan and Su Yumei, but from Li Peifeng.

"Remember to go to bed early and wake up early. If you can't sleep, just text 1, and I'll call you."

Zhao Qingge snorted, casually replied with: "2!"

...

...

"You should apply for early graduation."

That was what Zhao Qingge said while they were shopping.

It was as if a pail of cold water hit Li Peifeng on the head, waking him up completely.

Graduate students can graduate six months early, or even a year if they meet the requirements and apply to the school.

The requirements include completing all graduate courses within three years, meeting credit standards, mid-term assessments being good, maintaining results within the top 10% of students in the same major. Secondly, outstanding research capability with one core Chinese paper published, second or first author both count. Finally, having completed the draft of the graduation thesis that can meet review and defense standards upon revision within the designated time...

Once these basic conditions are met, a student can fill out the relevant forms to apply for early graduation.

Li Peifeng had already fulfilled the first two requirements, the third one—his graduation thesis—could be handled by dedicating some time for intensive preparation.

Crucially, the form first requires the tutor's consent, then approval from both the school's leadership and the department's leadership.

The difficulty lies in the latter. While on their way home, Li Peifeng and Zhao Qingge had been discussing this issue in the car.

The Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, Chen, wants to keep him, hoping to have him pursue a doctorate there as soon as possible. Hearing about his intention to graduate early, he would definitely be reluctant.

If the dean voices disapproval, and if the department or school professionals don't support or give Li Peifeng the chance, no matter how well he performs, early graduation would be impossible.