The Tender Beauty is Sweetly Doted in the 20th Century Novel!-Chapter 274 - 272: Looks Just Like a Married Couple

Chapter 274: Chapter 272: Looks Just Like a Married Couple

Mrs. Cheng didn’t recognize Lin Zhishu.

After all, when Lin Zhishu came to Jing City, he wasn’t this tall and wasn’t wearing glasses.

Cheng Yuan was about to explain, but Lin Zhishu proactively introduced himself.

"Mrs. Cheng, it’s me, Xiaoshu."

"Lin Zhishu, the one who always played with Yuan when we were kids. Don’t you recognize me?"

Mrs. Cheng was taken aback and looked at him again closely.

Lin Zhishu quickly took off his glasses, and Mrs. Cheng finally recognized him.

She clapped and her face was full of joyous surprise.

"Oh my, Xiaoshu, you’ve grown so tall, and now with glasses, I can’t recognize you! So handsome!"

"I just heard from Yuan last month that she ran into you. It’s really fate."

Mrs. Cheng sat down, holding his arm, and looked at him with admiration.

"Truly handsome. Yuan said you’re one of the first batch of graduate students in the nation; your grades are excellent!"

"Unlike our Yuan, whose grades are neither here nor there, always worrying me"

"Are you busy usually? If you have time, could you help Yuan by tutoring her? I’ll pay you for the tutoring!"

Lin Zhishu was startled by her words and quickly refused.

"Auntie, you’re being too kind!"

"Yuan and I have been friends since childhood. I could be considered like her half-brother, so helping her with tutoring is something I ought to do."

"Moreover, the reason I came today is, firstly, to visit you, and secondly, to talk about this. I have plenty of time this semester, and Yuan can come to my house for tutoring on weekends whenever she’s available, we live very close!"

"My mom always talks about you; I’ll tell her your address when I get home. She might come over to chat and play mahjong with you tomorrow."

Mrs. Cheng’s smile grew wider hearing this.

"That’s great; please tell your mom I miss her dearly!"

"Since coming to Jing City, I’m all alone without any familiar people to talk with. Surely, she must come over for a chat soon, or perhaps tell me your address, and when I have time, I’ll visit her!"

Lin Zhishu nodded repeatedly.

Mrs. Cheng continued speaking with him a lot, and Lin Zhishu was equally interested in the changes in the small town, their conversation was even more lively than when Cheng Yuan speaks.

Even though just two people were talking, Cheng Yuan couldn’t get a word in!

Indeed, capable people are admired wherever they go.

Later, Mrs. Cheng wanted to keep Lin Zhishu for a meal before he left, but Lin Zhishu politely declined, saying his parents would be worried since it was late and he wanted to notify his mom quickly.

Mrs. Cheng only bid him farewell at the street corner, grinning as she returned home.

Cheng Yuan was very puzzled.

"Mom, didn’t you say you were still mad at him? Why were you so enthusiastic when you saw him, you couldn’t stop smiling."

Mrs. Cheng walked over and gave her a light tap on the forehead.

"Silly girl, that was years ago, it wasn’t a big deal. You kids don’t care, so why should I, as an adult, hold onto it?"

"Moreover, Xiaoshu has done well in his studies, and if he helps you with your studies, it would ease your learning. How nice!"

"Besides, Xiaoshu has grown up to be sensible, speaks and acts appropriately. See, he even brought back fruits for us that he originally bought for his family, and offered to tutor you for free. How could your mom not be happy?"

"This kid’s worth dealing with, he has a good heart and doesn’t look down on people. Follow his lead, he’ll be helpful to your future."

"..."

During dinner, Mom praised Lin Zhishu again, almost making it seem like he was a flower.

Cheng Yuan felt a bit helpless.

Unexpectedly, after just an hour’s visit to her home, Lin Zhishu had won over her mom.

From benefits to personality, her mom admired him in every way.

Alright, from now on, their families will likely be in closer contact.

After all, starting tomorrow, her mom and Lin’s mom will probably become inseparable.

Sure enough, the next day, which was the weekend, Cheng Yuan found Lin Zhishu and his mom at her house just after getting up.

And Lin Zhishu seemed to have just finished a morning run, not wearing glasses, dressed in sports pants and shoes.

This look made him appear youthful, causing Cheng Yuan to momentarily daze.

She thought she saw the Lin Zhishu from a few years ago.

If he hadn’t smiled and waved at her.

"Yuan, good morning! Want to grab breakfast together?"

A few years ago, Lin Zhishu never showed her this smile; he only smiled like that at Yiyi.

Brushing off these random memories, Cheng Yuan agreed and quickly headed out with him.

Lin’s mom and her mom were already chatting animatedly, not even noticing the two of them.

They didn’t go far; they sat down at a breakfast stall near Lin Zhishu’s house.

The stall was simply set up by an elderly couple.

Most customers just took away their purchases, hence only one small table was placed outside.

She thought Lin Zhishu, being tall, wouldn’t like sitting at such a small table to eat. To her surprise, he sat down even faster than she did and greeted the stall owner warmly.

"Good morning, Auntie! Two buns and two bowls of tofu pudding, please!"

The stall owner greeted him enthusiastically too, glancing at Cheng Yuan with a smile.

"Sure!"

"Lin, is this your girlfriend? She’s really pretty, great taste!"

The auntie’s comment made Cheng Yuan blush, and just as she was about to clarify, Lin Zhishu spoke.

"Auntie, don’t guess randomly; she’s a childhood friend of mine, more like a little sister. Just call her Cheng."

His explanation was direct, and the auntie smiled sheepishly.

"Oh, I see. The girl looks unfamiliar, so I thought maybe Lin finally got a girlfriend. Look at my big mouth! Cheng, don’t think too much of it, Auntie meant no harm, just thought you’re pretty."

The auntie quickly served them two bowls of tofu pudding and two sesame buns.

Cheng Yuan accepted them quickly, "Thank you Auntie!"

Why would she overthink it?

She wouldn’t think about it again.

The auntie’s casual remark was enough to make her happy for quite a while.

It fulfilled her small wish in a way, she felt it was enough.

The two chatted about her recent academic progress while eating, quite harmoniously.

After breakfast, Lin Zhishu accompanied her back home to get some stationery and study materials available at her house, then they went to the Lin Family to formally start tutoring.

At first, Cheng Yuan felt a bit out of place.

Because Lin Zhishu’s house was so beautifully designed!

Their house was big, beautifully decorated, with white walls and dedicated living and study rooms, looking very simply elegant and grand.

While it wasn’t as luxurious as Ye Manman’s grandpa’s villa, it was still more beautiful than most people’s homes.

She studied in the study where Lin Zhishu often stayed.

Lin Zhishu sat on a single sofa in the study reading a book, occasionally coming over to check her progress and clarify or explain some knowledge points.

Cheng Yuan listened intently and learned quickly.

She even received compliments from Lin Zhishu.

But only she knew it was because she didn’t dare to let her attention stray from her papers.

Whenever she looked up, she couldn’t help but daydream about their current setting.

In the not-so-large study, both sides were lined with tall bookshelves filled with various medical books. Lin Zhishu casually leaned on the sofa, lazily reading intricate books.

While she sat on the chair Lin Zhishu often used, with a bright window behind her. With the window open, she could faintly feel the breeze on her back.

Sunlight spilled on the floor and her desk, adding warmth to this quiet and academically rich study room.

The scene looked as if...

They were a married couple.