C107 At the Staircase He Flirted with His Exgirlfriend

Today, Zhang Xinrui opted out of her usual black dress in favor of a casual ensemble. She donned a knitted short-sleeve top paired with a pleated skirt and white sneakers. The combination gave off an air of elegance and freshness, softening her typically stern and conservative demeanor.

Lin Dong observed Zhang Xinrui, her long hair billowing as she moved with a light, graceful step. She radiated a youthful, vivacious charm. Zhang Xinrui was undeniably beautiful, and although her preference for black dresses often defined her style, her striking looks meant she could make any outfit look stunning.

As Lin Dong walked alongside Zhang Xinrui, taking in the sights, he found his spirits lifted.

"Lin Dong!"

"Hmm?"

He snapped back to reality and saw Zhang Xinrui ahead, hands clasped behind her back, gazing in his direction. Facing him, her refined features and elegant figure were truly a sight to behold. Lin Dong thought she'd look even more attractive if she weren't so serious.

"Ms. Zhang, why have you stopped?" Lin Dong asked with a smile.

They stood in the corridor leading to the office, at a stairwell corner, secluded from the bustling teaching block. The distant sounds of students' cheers and footsteps contrasted with the quiet around them. Lin Dong was puzzled by Zhang Xinrui's pause.

"You were sneaking glances at me," Zhang Xinrui accused, her gaze fixed intently on Lin Dong.

Feeling caught, Lin Dong sheepishly averted his eyes from her penetrating stare. But Zhang Xinrui closed the distance between them, her approach stirring a scented breeze. Lin Dong inhaled deeply, only to find Zhang Xinrui's finger tilting his chin upward.

"Ms. Zhang..." he stammered, his heart racing.

He hadn't anticipated such a bold gesture from her. It was as if his heart had started doing somersaults. A slight smile played on Zhang Xinrui's lips.

She leaned in close, her breath almost grazing Lin Dong's ear as she whispered, "Do you find the teacher beautiful?"

"Beautiful!" Lin Dong replied with conviction.

It was an undeniable truth; if Zhang Xinrui wasn't considered beautiful, then surely eighty percent of the world's beauties would be deemed hideous!

"Do you like the teacher?" Zhang Xinrui asked again, her eyes twinkling with a light smile, as if they held a shimmering pool of water.

Lin Dong couldn't help but swallow hard.

He was usually steadfast, but Zhang Xinrui's boldness took him by surprise!

A teacher, known for her seriousness, was now making such a flirtatious move, completely catching Lin Dong off guard.

He felt overwhelmed.

Especially with Zhang Xinrui's scent enveloping him, as she was so close, it invaded his senses, making his heart race even more.

"Ms. Zhang, please don't do this. It's making me anxious."

Lin Dong spoke as he found himself backed against a wall with no escape.

At that moment, Zhang Xinrui fixed her gaze on him, her lips curving into an attractive smile. Leaning against the wall with one hand, she said, "Lin Dong, I've noticed you've been stealing glances at me all along! Since you find the teacher beautiful and you like her in your heart, why don't you become the teacher's boyfriend?"

"???" Lin Dong's eyes bulged in astonishment.

Earlier in the classroom, Zhang Xinrui had scolded him without mercy, exuding an air of strictness that suggested she was unapproachable.

Lin Dong had braced himself for a loud rebuke, expecting her to demand his full attention in class and to rid himself of any inappropriate thoughts.

But her words took him by surprise.

Lin Dong examined Zhang Xinrui closely, realizing she wasn't joking.

What was happening?

Lin Dong was deeply skeptical, wondering if this woman was up to her old tricks, trying to ensnare him in some new scheme.