Chapter 598: Chapter 598

Pu Sangzhi and Huo Feng entered a teaware shop, one of the few in Tangxia with high ratings.

Unfortunately, just after they entered, they ran into acquaintances...

And these weren’t the kind of acquaintances with whom they had a good relationship, but rather, it was the mother and daughter Han Feiyi whose relations were particularly bad!

Sometimes, it seemed like fate loved to play jokes on people, delighting in scripting these awkward encounters.

Thus, Pu Sangzhi, who rarely went shopping, happened to bump into Han Feiyi and her mother during one of her rare outings!

The faces of Han Feiyi and her mother showed completely different reactions upon seeing Pu Sangzhi!

Han Feiyi, who had been laughing and talking with her mother, instantly lost her smile upon seeing Pu Sangzhi, her face turning incredibly gloomy.

However, when she saw Huo Feng behind Pu Sangzhi, she couldn’t help but quickly mask her unfriendliness...

Even though she disliked Pu Sangzhi in her heart, her fondness for Huo Feng hadn’t lessened one bit.

A girl always cares about her image in front of the boy she likes, and Han Feiyi was no exception.

However, when Han Feiyi’s mother, Zhao Xiuqin, saw Pu Sangzhi, the smile already on her face became even brighter, and she even greeted Pu Sangzhi enthusiastically, "Isn’t this Sangzhi? Child, it’s been so long!"

Zhao Xiuqin’s enthusiasm was indeed hard for Pu Sangzhi to ignore.

Pu Sangzhi could only smile and greet Zhao Xiuqin, "Auntie, it’s been a long time..."

Zhao Xiuqin wanted to say something more to Pu Sangzhi, but then she suddenly noticed Huo Feng by Pu Sangzhi’s side.

Two high school students, a boy and a girl, walking together, could they possibly be dating?

This was Zhao Xiuqin’s first thought.

Zhao Xiuqin thus gave Huo Feng an extra glance, and Pu Sangzhi, afraid that she might misunderstand, hurriedly explained, "Ah, he’s my classmate, Huo Feng."

Considering that Zhao Xiuqin was the principal’s wife and that early romance was not allowed at the school, Pu Sangzhi had to be careful when introducing her relationship with Huo Feng, so as not to bring any more trouble to her academic life.

Zhao Xiuqin didn’t say much; she simply nodded, "Ah, so you are also here to buy teaware today?"

Pu Sangzhi nodded, "Yes, Auntie, we’re just looking around. I want to buy a gift for a teacher."

"Oh, you’re thinking just like me."

Zhao Xiuqin said, "We are also looking to choose a teaware set to give to the teacher; we’ve looked at several sets already."

Presumably to protect Han Feiyi’s image, Zhao Xiuqin did not reveal that she was picking out a gift for the teacher to make the teacher take care of Feiyi in class more.

Zhao Xiuqin had heard that Feiyi was being ostracized by her classmates at school, and as a mother, she felt helpless, so she decided to ask the teacher for a favor.

She believed that after the teacher received the gift, they would help Feiyi to some extent. At the very least, they needed to ensure that her Feiyi could graduate from high school smoothly...

"You just arrived, didn’t you?"

Zhao Xiuqin warmly took Pu Sangzhi’s hand, without allowing her to decline, and directly led her inside, "Come on, let me show you some sets. Later, we can buy together; Auntie has a card here, which can get us a 20% discount."

Pu Sangzhi was somewhat embarrassed by her enthusiasm, but out of respect for her elder, even if embarrassed, she could only follow.

She looked back at Huo Feng, who was following reluctantly with a look of disdain on his face. When he saw her looking back at him, Huo Feng pursed his lips and rolled his eyes, expressing through his expression that he didn’t situation!

Pu Sangzhi could see what Huo Feng meant, and even though it was embarrassing, she directly said to Zhao Xiuqin, "Auntie, why don’t we look on our own? We won’t disturb you."

"Oh, it’s no bother, no bother at all."

It seemed that Zhao Xiuqin hadn’t quite grasped the implication of her words and continued with enthusiasm, "I really like you, child. Xiaolei always speaks well of you at home. By the way, have you seen Xiaolei recently?" Nᴇw novel chapters are publɪshed on 𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭•𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚•𝕟𝕖𝕥

Pu Sangzhi awkwardly shook her head, "Something happened at home, and it’s been quite a while since I was last at school."

Zhao Xiuqin naturally continued, "Xiaolei was so worried. He kept begging his dad to speak on your behalf, terrified that you would transfer!"

Pu Sangzhi was taken aback and seemed to catch Zhao Xiuqin’s meaning, which made her even more embarrassed, "Auntie..."

"Come, come, sit down here."

Zhao Xiuqin quickly pulled Pu Sangzhi to the seating area for guests and, for some reason, made Pu Sangzhi sit further inside while she took a seat on the outer side...

Under such inexplicable circumstances, Pu Sangzhi found herself being pulled by Zhao Xiuqin to sit on the sofa.

"Hey, you two kids come sit as well, just sit anywhere you like," Zhao Xiuqin beckoned Huo Feng and Han Feiyi, who had been ignored all along, intentionally or not, grouping them together.

Huo Feng didn’t care about Zhao Xiuqin’s words and directly moved a stool over to sit next to Pu Sangzhi, and casually raised his hand to touch Pu Sangzhi’s head.

Indeed, Huo Feng was scheming.

With this subtle gesture, he signaled to everyone present that Pu Sangzhi was with him, his person.

Even someone as naive as Han Feiyi could see Huo Feng’s intention, but Zhao Xiuqin seemed unconcerned, extending her hand to call a waitress, "Waitress, bring out the tea sets I was looking at just now. Oh, are you buying a whole set? Do you need the ’Tea Ceremony Six Gentlemen’ as well?"

Pu Sangzhi was startled for a moment, "The ’Tea Ceremony Six Gentlemen’ are... what?"

Zhao Xiuqin smiled and explained, "Ah, the ’Tea Ceremony Six Gentlemen’ refer to the tea caddy, tea spoon, tea funnel, tea tongs, tea needle, and the tea pet. Normally, if you just buy the tea set, it wouldn’t include these items. However, if one is a professional tea connoisseur, they usually prepare a complete set ."

Feeling somewhat enlightened, Sangzhi asked, "Then Auntie, do you think it’s necessary to prepare a complete set as a gift for a teacher?"

"You’re also gifting it to a teacher? What a coincidence!"

Zhao Xiuqin clapped her hands and laughed, "I’m also here to pick out tea sets for Feiyi’s teacher. How considerate of you to think of giving a gift on your own. Feiyi here has never thought of such things! Her brain is just really slow!"

After speaking, Zhao Xiuqin realized her words may have been inappropriate and quickly added, "I’m not calling you cunning, dear, I just think you are smart and understand how the world works. Unlike our Feiyi, who’s like a child and doesn’t grasp anything!"

It seemed that parents liked to share their children’s shortcomings in front of others, but Han Feiyi couldn’t stand it anymore and interjected, "Mom, stop talking."

"Alright, alright, I’ll stop talking," Zhao Xiuqin casually appeased Han Feiyi, then turned to Pu Sangzhi with a smile, "Child, let me introduce you to these tea sets."

Following that, Zhao Xiuqin began to explain various professional knowledge non-stop.

Moreover, she was very considerate of Pu Sangzhi, keeping in mind that she was still a student, and specifically introduced tea sets in the 200 to 400 range, all under 500.

Under her professional introduction, even the less expensive tea sets sounded very upscale.

Soon, Pu Sangzhi was listening with great interest, completely engrossed...

Huo Feng also pricked up his ears to listen attentively. Although he didn’t mother and daughter, he enjoyed absorbing knowledge when it came to professional matters.

For, Huo Feng also liked such hobbies in his daily life.

It wasn’t too long before Huo Feng suddenly received a phone call.

The ringing interrupted Zhao Xiuqin’s explanation, and Huo Feng quickly took out his cell phone saying, "Excuse me, I need to take a call."

Having said that, he walked outside the store with his cell phone, leaving the three women inside.

At that moment, while Pu Sangzhi and Zhao Xiuqin were still talking, Han Feiyi’s eyes followed Huo Feng as he left.

Not long after Huo Feng stepped out of the store, Han Feiyi’s cell phone rang as well. She hurriedly stood up, "I’m going to take a call outside."

Finishing her words, Han Feiyi also walked out.

Pu Sangzhi and Zhao Xiuqin watched her leave, both silently aware and seeing through her ploy in an instant.

Zhao Xiuqin knew that Han Feiyi’s phone had just made an alarm sound, not a call ringtone.

Pu Sangzhi knew Han Feiyi went out definitely to find Huo Feng.

However, neither of them called her out, just silently followed her intention.

"Auntie, so your recommendation is that the glass tea set is more appropriate?" Pu Sangzhi asked Zhao Xiuqin.

Zhao Xiuqin smiled, "Glass and ceramic each have their pros and cons. But, actually, whatever you choose, it’s the thought that counts. You’re so clever, I’m sure your teacher will like the gift you present."

Pu Sangzhi shyly curled her lips, "Thank you, Auntie, for educating me so much."

"Oh, I should thank you for not holding a grudge against the petty," Zhao Xiuqin suddenly patted Pu Sangzhi’s hand, "I’ve heard about the things Feiyi did at school. Taking advantage of her absence, Auntie dares to bring this up. She’s been pampered like a Princess by us since she was small, and this time what she did hurt you, and hurt the teacher too. She’s been scolded by her father at home. You just now, you didn’t speak ill of her at all, Auntie believes you’re a good kid."

Pu Sangzhi pursed her lips, not knowing how to respond?

Zhao Xiuqin continued, "In a bit, Auntie will treat you to dinner. I also hope you two can reconcile, that you can forgive her. What do you think?"

Pu Sangzhi thought to herself: Not likely...