Chapter 134: Chapter 127: Looking for a Tutor
On the second day of the Lunar New Year, Lu Hongjun brought over lamb, prawns, and fruit, all of which Lu Jiaxin loved to eat.
Qian Xiaoxiao neatly took the items, thinking that not accepting them would only benefit that “Fox Spirit” mother and daughter: “Every time Sister Xin sees you, she’s in a bad mood. Her health is not good now, and the doctor has advised her to keep her spirits up. If you really care about her, you shouldn’t disturb her.”
Although she had mentioned before about beating Lu Hongjun up, it was only something said in the heat of the moment; it was never going to happen. She had once beaten up a man and got judged for it, and that wasn’t even her own father! She wasn’t planning on getting married anyway, so she didn’t care what people said. For Sister Xin, her reputation was still very important, as she was a respectable person.
Lu Hongjun felt suffocated, but still restrained himself and said, “Let her come out, I have something to tell her.”
How could Qian Xiaoxiao let him bother Lu Jiaxin? She replied, “Just tell me, and I’ll pass the message when Sister Xin comes out.”
Lu Hongjun, feeling suffocated again, still conveyed, “I have hired a tutor for her. The day after tomorrow he will come over. The student’s name is Deng Yan, a sophomore at the Foreign Languages Institute, with very standard English pronunciation.”
Qian Xiaoxiao uttered an ‘Oh’ and then said, “Got it, if there’s nothing else, you should leave quickly, you’re not welcome here.”
Being straightforward has its own advantages. People like Xue Mao would never dare to talk to Lu Hongjun , not to mention Xiao Qiu. But Qian Xiaoxiao didn’t fear these things. Lu Jiaxin was her livelihood, and aside from her instructions, Qian Xiaoxiao didn’t care about others.
Lu Hongjun left with a face ashen.
After sending him away, Qian Xiaoxiao opened the bag: “Wow, such a big leg of lamb, so many prawns. Xue Mao, for lunch we’re having braised prawns in oil and lamb stewed with potatoes.”
Meat was Qian Xiaoxiao’s favorite, which is why she couldn’t understand why Lu Jiaxin would not eat chicken or duck legs. As for fruit, she didn’t care whether it was there or not. Conversely, Lu Jiaxin could go without meat, but she had to have fruit every day. So Xue Mao, whenever she went shopping for vegetables and saw fruits, no matter how expensive, would always buy them, but after buying, only Lu Jiaxin would eat them. Transport was inconvenient now, and fruits were frighteningly expensive, so they couldn’t afford to eat them.
Xue Mao knew Lu Jiaxin’s temperament well: “We should still ask Sister Xin, and if she doesn’t want them, we’ll send the items back.”
“Refusing things delivered to our doorstep? Sister Xin would never do such a foolish thing.”
Lu Jiaxin looked at these items, not wanting to return them, but she was also reluctant to take them: “Xue Mao, take these things and give them to my elder brother.”
Qian Xiaoxiao felt a bit reluctant, so much meat! But she knew Lu Jiaxin’s personality well, so even though she felt bad, she didn’t dare say anything.
When Xue Mao stepped out, Qian Xiaoxiao apologized, “Sister Xin, sorry, I should have asked you before accepting these items.”
Lu Jiaxin smiled and said, “I heard your conversation with him clearly from inside the room. It’s okay, whenever he brings things in the future, just accept them and later send them to my elder brother.”
Qian Xiaoxiao nodded her head.
On the eighth day, the tutor Lu Hongjun hired came over. Qian Xiaoxiao opened the door and was momentarily stunned, “Who are you looking for?”
“Is this Lu Jiaxin’s home? My name is Deng Yan; I am the tutor hired by Classmate Lu’s father.”
The moment Qian Xiaoxiao heard this, she immediately invited him into the parlor, then called Lu Jiaxin, who was reading inside the room, “Classmate Deng, this is Sister Xin.”
Lu Jiaxin spoke so softly and gently that it surprised Deng Yan, but once he saw Deng Yan’s appearance, he understood why. The young man had fair skin, delicate features, and wore black-rimmed glasses. Everyone liked a scholarly young man, regardless of the era, and hmm, thirty years later, they would be called ‘little fresh meat.’
Deng Yan stretched out his hand with a smile, “Hello, Classmate Lu, I am Deng Yan. I hope we can get along well in the forthcoming year.”
As he said this, he revealed a set of bright white teeth, easily creating a good impression. And there, Qian Xiaoxiao was already smitten.
Lu Jiaxin didn’t extend her hand, as it was not yet customary to shake hands, “Hello, I am Lu Jiaxin. Please provide more guidance in the future.”
Deng Yan was surprised and then replied in English, “Classmate Lu, your English is so good. Why do you need a tutor?”
Her English was standard, fluent in expression, moderate in speed, appropriately chosen words, and no grammatical errors. With such a level, she really didn’t need a tutor!
Lu Jiaxin continued in English, “My grammar is not good, I need to strengthen it.”
Deng Yan also replied in English, indicating he would specifically help her with grammar.
The two conversed in English, leaving Qian Xiaoxiao feeling dazzled, unable to understand a word of this ‘bird language.’ Though the guy was good-looking, staying there was boring for her, so she turned around to chat with Xue Mao.