Tiny Genius Alert! Mom & Dad Better Make Peace

Chapter 1029: Chapter 8: Everything a Woman Should Have, She Perfectly Avoids

"..." Gu Yan widened his eyes; it turned out when it came to marrying a wife it was decided by her, nothing to do with him, right?

"Mom..."

"Don’t call me Mom." Yuan Xihuo said with her eyes closed.

Gu Yan looked at Yuan Xihuo as she closed her eyes, hesitated, "What are you doing?"

"I know you will oppose. So from now on, I plan to act as if I don’t have a son anymore." Yuan Xihuo displayed a calm demeanor as if she had seen through the earthly boggles.

Gu Yan, "..."

...

This day Nie Xiaoxing had a shift in the afternoon.

Last night, Yuan Xihuo called and said today is Dragon Boat Festival and invited them to Qingcheng Villa for dinner.

Fu Ruyi and Nie Fangsheng went over in the afternoon.

Nie Xiaoxing planned to take a bus after work to the nearest stop to the villa, then switch to a taxi.

Hmm, this way is more economical.

After work, Nie Xiaoxing changed out of her taekwondo uniform, just stepped out of the training room.

A clear male voice timely came from behind.

"Teacher Nie."

Nie Xiaoxing stopped and looked back, surprised.

A tall, slender man in casual clothing was jogging toward her.

Nie Xiaoxing recognized him.

She had been working at this taekwondo company for nearly half a month, and almost every time she had a shift, he was there.

Lu Zhiquan!

As he jogged up to her, stopped and breathing lightly, Nie Xiaoxing said, "What’s up?"

Nie Xiaoxing’s voice was cold, a natural iciness not crafted intentionally; it seeped from deep within her bones.

Lu Zhiquan put his hands in his pants pockets, his dark eyes shining as he looked at Nie Xiaoxing, "Teacher Nie, let me introduce myself first..."

"No need, just get to the point." Nie Xiaoxing interrupted him lightly.

Lu Zhiquan’s clear and angular face stiffened slightly, his bright eyes tinged with awkwardness, "Teacher Nie... always keeping people at distant arms’ length?"

Nie Xiaoxing didn’t want to explain.

She simply knew him, which was why she didn’t need him to introduce himself.

Looking at Nie Xiaoxing’s frosty face, Lu Zhiquan felt something tug at his heart.

He had never met a woman as cool and cold as her!

Lu Zhiquan gathered himself and smiled, "Teacher Nie, are you interested in being my personal coach?"

"What do you mean?" Nie Xiaoxing stared at him.

Lu Zhiquan looked into Nie Xiaoxing’s eyes.

Thinking to himself.

Is it because there’s starlight hidden in her eyes that she was named Nie Xiaoxing?

Lu Zhiquan’s corners of his mouth lifted, "I’m going to be very busy next, so I won’t have time to come here specifically for practice. But I don’t want to give up halfway. So, I’m wondering if Teacher Nie is looking for gig work?"

Nie Xiaoxing thought for a moment, "Are you suggesting I quit my job here?"

"Of course not. I know Teacher Nie is only a part-time coach here. I can only spare two hours a day for training. So Teacher Nie just needs to spare two hours for me." Lu Zhiquan said.

Nie Xiaoxing kept staring at Lu Zhiquan, "Why me?"

Lu Zhiquan smiled and winked at Nie Xiaoxing, "Because I’ve witnessed Teacher Nie’s skills. I have great trust in Teacher Nie."

Nie Xiaoxing looked at him, her face devoid of any expression.

But Lu Zhiquan knew she was considering or perhaps hesitating.

Lu Zhiquan raised an eyebrow lightly, "Three hundred."

"..." Nie Xiaoxing’s eyelids twitched slightly, staring at him.

"Three hundred per hour. Also, I offer a perfect attendance bonus." Lu Zhiquan winked at Nie Xiaoxing again, "If Teacher Nie provides fourteen hours a week without missing a class, I’ll pay five thousand. Weekly settlement."

Five thousand a week? And settled weekly?

Nie Xiaoxing squinted, "I need to think about it."

Lu Zhiquan wasn’t surprised at all by this answer and calmly took out a business card from his pocket and handed it to Nie Xiaoxing, "Teacher Nie, once you’ve decided, feel free to call me anytime."

Nie Xiaoxing took the business card, "Okay."

After taking the card, Nie Xiaoxing didn’t stay, she turned and walked forward.

Lu Zhiquan watched Nie Xiaoxing’s slender back, squinting, his lips curled up, "Teacher Nie, I’ll be waiting for your call."

Nie Xiaoxing heard and kept walking without a single waver in her step.

Lu Zhiquan observed, finally exhaling a breath of melancholy from his lips.

Tsk, how could a girl be so cool in this world?

...

Qingcheng Villa.

By the time Nie Xiaoxing arrived at the villa, dinner was already prepared.

Upon seeing Nie Xiaoxing, Yuan Xihuo warmly held her hand, concerned about her well-being.

Nie Xiaoxing felt a slight warmth in her heart and couldn’t help but show a bit of a smile to Yuan Xihuo.

Gu Yan was truly like an uncle, leaning back on the sofa, squinting his eyes at Yuan Xihuo, then at Nie Xiaoxing.

Seeing the smile on Nie Xiaoxing’s face, Gu Yan snorted inwardly.

What are you smiling about, you ugly creature!

Yuan Xihuo’s affection for Nie Xiaoxing was evident to Fu Ruyi, bringing joy to her heart.

As long as Xiao Xing successfully marries Gu Yan, everything will be fine, really fine.

...

The weather was "unfavorable."

While Gu Yan and the others were having dinner in the restaurant, a torrential rain suddenly started outside.

Even after everyone finished dinner, the rain showed no signs of stopping.

Taking advantage of the situation, Yuan Xihuo suggested Fu Ruyi, Nie Fangsheng, and Nie Xiaoxing stay overnight, saying that driving in such heavy rain was unsafe.

Gu Yan wanted to say he wasn’t afraid, but before he could speak, Yuan Xihuo shot him a warning glance.

Gu Yan felt a dark line appear, swallowing back his words.

Nanny Liu was quick to act, immediately tidying up two guest rooms.

Nie Fangsheng was tired and went to the guest room to rest early.

Yuan Xihuo sat in the living room for a while, then suddenly said she wanted to show Fu Ruyi something, taking Fu Ruyi upstairs to her room.

And so.

Only Gu Yan and Nie Xiaoxing were left in the living room.

Gu Yan hummed quietly, squinting at Nie Xiaoxing.

His mother was indeed very thoughtful!

Trying all sorts of ways to create opportunities for them to be alone.

But it’s all for nothing!

His wife.

No need to be stunningly beautiful, but at least should be a gentle and charming lady!

Nie Xiaoxing doesn’t even have a pretty face or a nice figure, and on top of that, she’s a strongwoman!

Oh dear!

The qualities a woman should have, she perfectly avoids them all!

To marry such a woman, he might as well just accept being given a gorilla!

Though slow to catch on, Nie Xiaoxing could tell Yuan Xihuo was deliberately creating opportunities for them.

Especially now with Gu Yan... staring at her like this.

Nie Xiaoxing’s face felt like it was being toasted by a little fire, gradually turning deep red.

She felt that if she didn’t say something, under his gaze, she might just ignite.

Nie Xiaoxing quietly cleared her throat, her large eyes gazing at Gu Yan amidst the mist, "I still don’t know what you do."

"Mm." Gu Yan averted his eyes, lazily responding, his tone quite dismissive.

Ever since he figured out his mother’s intentions, Gu Yan really couldn’t muster enthusiasm when facing Nie Xiaoxing.

What does "Mm..." mean?

Nie Xiaoxing pursed her lips, "Then what do you do?"

Gu Yan glanced at her, continued to respond, "Mm."

Nie Xiaoxing, "..."

Clenching her palm, Nie Xiaoxing drooped her overly long eyelashes, staying silent for several minutes.

Gu Yan also didn’t speak, just slouched there.

Nie Xiaoxing felt an inexplicable heaviness in her heart, her brows furrowing slightly.

Gu Yan noticed the furrowed brows and the slightly uncomfortable pursed lips of Nie Xiaoxing, his eyes flickered a few times.

In a moment of spontaneity, Gu Yan pursed his lips and said, "Knowing my work won’t benefit you."

Nie Xiaoxing seemed taken aback by his sudden response, staring blankly for a few seconds before abruptly looking at him, her big eyes clear and bright.

Seeing her eyes, Gu Yan knitted his brows, lightly crossing his arms, and said nothing more.

In truth, he wasn’t wrong.

People who know what he does usually avoid forming deep connections, fearing he might investigate them thoroughly.

So he generally doesn’t like to disclose it.

But he usually doesn’t go around investigating people unless it’s an equivalent exchange.

The reason Gu Yan didn’t directly tell Nie Xiaoxing what he does was probably because, in his heart, Xiao Xing was just an ordinary person.

Moreover, an ordinary person he tries to avoid.

Well, saying it like that, perhaps she isn’t just an ordinary person then.

Gu Yan sighed quietly in his heart, his gaze at Nie Xiaoxing’s eyes filled with layers of depression and confusion.

He really couldn’t understand.

How could his mother choose her as a "daughter-in-law"?

Even if there was a generational gap, it shouldn’t be... this extreme, right?!