A Teacher’s Allure and a Student’s Secrets

This wasn’t a matter of prohibition, Bai Jingjing mused; she hadn’t even set foot on campus as a student, yet she was already entangled with the school’s most beautiful female teacher.

How scandalous would that sound if word got out?

As for whether she would be hailed as the most beautiful junior student of the upcoming academic year, Bai Jingjing harbored no such self-awareness.

However, she was utterly confident that Tuan Tuan would undoubtedly be the largest.

With the words already out in the open, Bai Jingjing found herself helpless, able only to let out a silent sigh.

“Speaking of which, Teacher Liu, you actually had classes scheduled for today, didn’t you?”

“Indeed, but it hardly matters,” Liu Wanqing replied dismissively.

“It’s already the end of the semester, so missing a class or two is inconsequential.”

“I’ll simply compile the essential exam material into a document and distribute it in the class chat for them to review on their own.”

“For the diligent students, reviewing from a document will prove more efficient.”

“As for the slackers, even if I were to hold class, they wouldn’t pay attention anyway.”

“…That makes sense,” Bai Jingjing murmured in quiet agreement.

“Therefore, comparatively speaking,” Liu Wanqing offered a gentle smile, “you are far more important.”

“…”

A blush crept onto Bai Jingjing’s cheeks, and she swiftly changed the subject.

“Why did the student council president come looking for Teacher Liu?”

“Does the student council have such responsibilities?”

“Not quite,” Liu Wanqing clarified after a moment’s thought.

“Xu Shiyao is simply a student in my afternoon class, which is why she came; it wasn’t a duty assigned to the student council.”

“However, the student council’s responsibilities are indeed quite extensive.”

Bai Jingjing blinked, then remarked, “I’ve always heard people say that university student councils tend to have a rather poor reputation.”

“Our school’s is somewhat different, perhaps owing to the individuals involved,” Liu Wanqing explained, gesturing towards the doorway.

“This current student council, under Xu Shiyao’s leadership, enjoys an excellent reputation and is highly respected by the student body.”

“That girl who just left, she’s truly a person of considerable drive and charisma.”

Intrigued, Bai Jingjing asked, “How so?”

Her curiosity was purely innocent, certainly not spurred by the fact that the other party was an attractive young woman—or at least, not entirely.

“Upon taking office, Xu Shiyao consistently stressed that the student council’s primary role was to act as a bridge for communication between students and the school administration, ensuring students’ rights were protected within reasonable limits.”

“Naturally, everyone initially dismissed her words as mere political rhetoric, harboring little hope, until an incident occurred… I believe it was during the semester before last.”

Liu Wanqing recounted, “The school’s holiday schedule was quite unreasonable then, having cut two days short, and despite students protesting for a prolonged period, nothing changed.”

“Yet, just before the break, Xu Shiyao, accompanied by a few student council officers, marched assertively into the school leadership’s office.”

“No one knows the details of their heated discussion inside, but ultimately, the school administration revised the holiday schedule, restoring those two lost days.”

Bai Jingjing exclaimed in astonishment, “That formidable?”

“Indeed,” Liu Wanqing affirmed with a smile.

“She subsequently spearheaded numerous initiatives, including improving the cafeteria menu, extending dormitory curfew hours, and increasing club activity funds, among others.”

“Following this series of accomplishments, the entire student body was filled with profound gratitude and admiration for the student council.”

“During the annual Campus Festival, it’s customary for many to chant ‘Xu Shiyao, our eternal deity!’ (TL Note: A meme-like phrase ‘yǒngyuǎn de shén,’ meaning ‘forever god’ or ‘the GOAT,’ used to express extreme admiration.) at the opening ceremony.”

Bai Jingjing clicked her tongue in wonder.

“She truly is incredible, and undoubtedly someone with significant connections.”

Without some notable background or influence, why would the school administration pay her any mind?

“Her background is rather enigmatic, with no one knowing the specifics,” Liu Wanqing concurred.

“All that’s known is she has a younger sister attending Huiguang Middle School.”

Bai Jingjing had never heard the name Huiguang Middle School, yet upon hearing it, she instinctively knew it was a private institution.

“That’s truly impressive.”

“Oh, by the way, Teacher Liu,” she recalled Xu Shiyao’s earlier words, “for events like the Campus Festival, does the student council actually issue invitations to teachers?”

“While the Campus Festival is nominally organized by the school, serving merely as a titular host, the true participants and implementers are the various school clubs—in essence, the students themselves,” Liu Wanqing clarified.

“And since these clubs look to the student council for leadership, it falls upon them to issue the invitations.”

Bai Jingjing’s eyes widened in understanding.

“I see, no wonder it’s called the Campus Festival; it hardly sounds like a name the school administration would coin.”

“Because ‘Campus Festival’ sounds more like a term young people would use?” Liu Wanqing inquired.

“Somewhat, yes; it has a certain ‘two-dimensional’ (TL Note: ‘Er ci yuan’ refers to anime, manga, and ACG culture, implying a youthful, modern, and perhaps unconventional feel.) vibe to it,” Bai Jingjing explained, making a small gesture with her hand.

“And… how should I put it, while ‘school anniversary’ and ‘campus festival’ might denote the same type of event, they evoke a distinction akin to ‘red and white affairs’ (TL Note: ‘Hong bai shi’ refers to auspicious events like weddings (red) and inauspicious events like funerals (white), implying a stark difference in tone or significance.).”

After all, one celebrates a birthday, but commemorates an anniversary of death.

“There’s some truth to that, and perhaps it’s for the best,” Liu Wanqing remarked with a gentle smile.

“Perhaps the students simply desire a distinct feeling, something that sets it apart from a traditional school anniversary celebration.”

“A different name makes them feel as though this particular festival truly belongs to them.”

Bai Jingjing hummed softly, thinking, ‘Teacher Liu truly is such an understanding older sister.’

‘And an older sister who was quite skilled at unbuttoning her own clothes… wait a moment?’

“Teacher Liu, why are you removing your clothes?”

“I had on an extra layer because I was just meeting a guest; now that the outsider has departed, it’s only natural for me to take it off again,” Liu Wanqing stated, deftly undoing her collar.

“Or perhaps, you’d prefer not to watch?”

What to look at?

Naturally, the alluring expanse of fair skin.

Bai Jingjing cleared her throat delicately, offering neither a word nor a denial.

She would never explicitly ask to look, but if presented with the opportunity, she certainly wouldn’t refuse; it would be a shame not to.

“Speaking of the Campus Festival, you’ll arrive just in time for it in September,” Liu Wanqing mentioned.

“School actually commences in August.”

“However, I’m quite unfamiliar with the academy,” Bai Jingjing confessed, a trace of worry clouding her delicate features.

“To participate in such a large event immediately after arriving…”

Liu Wanqing raised an eyebrow, “Quite unfamiliar, you say?”

“Precisely,” Bai Jingjing affirmed with a sigh.

“Though I visited once before with Sister Luo, we merely wandered aimlessly, and the campus is truly immense.”

Liu Wanqing fell silent for a moment, appearing lost in thought, before finally speaking.

“You mentioned previously that you’ve gone through a certain ‘dating process’ with all of them, and Luo Xuan was included in that, correct?”

The sudden shift in topic caught Bai Jingjing off guard, and for a moment, she couldn’t quite process it.

“What process?” she echoed.

“Getting to know each other, building understanding, then going on a date, and finally engaging in intimate acts—you and Luo Xuan followed this entire process as well.”

“So, arriving here together that day, that was a date, wasn’t it?”

Bai Jingjing paused, a flicker of surprise in her eyes.

“Something like that… though the primary objective, of course, was to familiarize myself with the school.”

“Therefore, her bringing you to tour the school was largely ineffective; simply wandering through a few areas won’t truly familiarize you with this campus,” Liu Wanqing stated, her tone shifting abruptly.

“But I am different.”

“Eh?” Bai Jingjing blinked, a bewildered expression on her face.

“I am intimately familiar with this place—not only its geography and features but also its intricate social dynamics.”

“Next Wednesday, I could offer you a much more comprehensive tour of the school for an entire day.”

Liu Wanqing walked over to her, bending slightly, her radiant, fair skin proving quite dazzling.

“So, how about a date with your teacher?”

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