Chapter 134 Are You Teacher Fang’s Girlfriend?

After the employees left, Han Xi and Fang Zhou politely declined Grandpa Anian’s invitation, planning to pick some vegetables and cook themselves.

A-nian, seeing this, brought over a lotus leaf from somewhere to help them carry the vegetables.

“Thank you, Anian. You’re very thoughtful.”

Fang Zhou took it and praised her with a smile.

A-nian beamed and joined them in picking wild vegetables.

“Grandpa said, it’s thanks to you both today. Otherwise, it would have taken us days to plant all these fields.”

“He really wanted to invite you back for a meal, but there’s no chance this time. Maybe next time.”

Han Xi’s usually cold face softened a bit. She ruffled A-nian’s hair, her gaze becoming much gentler, no longer as sharp.

“No need to trouble yourselves.”

A-nian affectionately nuzzled Han Xi’s hand like a small animal, her chubby face full of collagen, making one want to pinch it.

Even Han Xi, who usually didn’t like children, found herself inexplicably looking forward to having her own in the future.

“Anian, do you have any siblings?”

Fang Zhou, recalling the earlier scene, found it a bit strange.

Typically, rural children have several siblings, but earlier, Anian was the only one planting rice.

Either the other children were too young, or they were older and studying elsewhere.

However, Anian’s next words were unexpectedly heart-wrenching.

“No siblings. Grandpa found me.”

Han Xi’s hand paused, and sympathy filled her eyes.

This child… was an abandoned baby.

But judging by her rosy complexion and good spirits, she was better off than some children with complete families.

This indicated that Anian’s grandpa treated her very well.

The innocent child, even when talking about her background, remained calm, seemingly unbothered by others’ opinions.

Fang Zhou turned away, silently berating himself.

Look at this mouth, not knowing what to ask and what not to.

“Teacher Han, you’re so beautiful!”

While Fang Zhou was regretting, Anian had already shifted the topic, focusing her attention on Han Xi.

The praised Han Xi withdrew her hand from Anian’s head and looked down at her.

The little girl’s face was full of sincerity, her eyes reflecting Han Xi’s image.

A woman with an oval face, long hair, and a cold gaze.

“Thank you, Anian. You’re very cute too.”

The now shy Anian lowered her head, soon lifting it again.

“Teacher Han, can I ask you a question?”

Han Xi casually picked a plant, snapping off the tender shoots, and replied, “Go ahead.”

“Are you Teacher Fang’s girlfriend?”

As soon as Anian’s words fell, the entire field fell silent, only the sound of the babbling stream and the occasional buzzing of insects could be heard.

At that moment, Han Xi really wanted to say ‘yes.’

However, rationality told her to take it slow, not to push Fang Zhou away.

She blinked, glanced at Fang Zhou, and saw he was also looking at her.

Han Xi simply smiled and passed the question to Fang Zhou.

“You should ask Teacher Fang about that.”

The innocent Anian turned to Fang Zhou, puzzled.

“Teacher Fang, are you still chasing Teacher Han? Why did she say to ask you?”

Fang Zhou could only silently lament: Kids these days are really too mature, knowing everything.

Two pairs of eyes, like searchlights, stared at Fang Zhou, waiting for his answer.

“Ahem.”

Fang Zhou cleared his throat, feeling a bit uneasy as he looked away.

“No, we’re just ordinary friends.”

In the end, he chose to be honest, although Han Xi’s face turned a bit colder after he spoke.

“Oh, I see.”

Anian nodded, seriously picking wild vegetables, murmuring, “I thought both teachers were a couple, being so good-looking.”

Fang Zhou awkwardly averted his gaze, silently moving to the other side to pick vegetables.

If they were merely a simple man-woman relationship, it wouldn’t matter, but they were exes.

Han Xi’s slightly upturned mouth fell, but if you looked closely, there was still a slight curve.

She spoke again, “We’re just ordinary friends now, but who knows in the future.”

Anian’s eyes lit up, nodding vigorously, “Teacher Han, I think you’ll definitely be together in the future!”

The little girl’s innocent words successfully lifted Han Xi’s mood.

Fang Zhou silently turned away, pretending not to hear.

The three of them quickly filled the lotus leaf with vegetables.

Fang Zhou lifted it with both hands, instructing Anian.

“Go home now, and remember to come to school tomorrow.”

Anian nodded, bidding farewell to the two teachers.

When Han Xi and Fang Zhou returned to the school, it was exactly 12:30.

Due to the cafeteria being closed for the past two days, the guests had to prepare their meals.

The program team had provided ingredients in the back kitchen for them to cook.

The guests had different schedules; some had eaten early, while others had just woken up.

For instance, Qiao Sisi was one who had just woken up.

As she aged, the actress paid more attention to health, maintaining regular sleep and meal times as habits.

However, she wasn’t good at cooking and could only help with minor tasks.

When Han Xi and Fang Zhou entered the kitchen, Chu Xinran and Qiao Sisi were debating how long to cook a pot of tomato and egg noodles.

A cameraman was with them, likely relying on Qiao Sisi to boost the weekend traffic.

“Hahaha, two beautiful sisters cooking together is really a feast for the eyes!”

“By the way, can they really cook those noodles? I have my doubts.”

“As long as Sisi makes it, even dark cuisine is fine with me!”

Many people were resting on the weekend, and with Qiao Sisi’s presence, the livestream was quite lively.

When they saw Han Xi and Fang Zhou enter together, both were stunned.

Qiao Sisi raised an eyebrow and asked with a smile, “Did you two come because you smelled the food?”

Fang Zhou lifted the wild vegetables in his hand and naturally replied, “Yes, we brought some vegetables. Can we exchange for a bowl of noodles?”

Han Xi moved quickly, already bringing over a strainer and placing it on the table, ready to wash the vegetables Fang Zhou handed over.

She turned to Fang Zhou and said, “You go cut the meat.”

Their coordination was seamless, as if they had practiced countless times, causing someone to silently clench their clothes.

Why… after just a day, does it seem like they share a secret?