Ye Fei smiled mysteriously but didn't respond to Lin Ling's question.
The more Ye Fei avoided answering, the more curious Lin Ling became. Ignoring the fact that Ye Yunqi was right next to her, she took Ye Fei's hand and shook it gently, pleading coquettishly, "Come on, Brother Ye, just tell me!"
Ye Fei couldn't help but laugh at her persistence. He knew she had reached the age where she began appreciating beauty, so he teased her, "You're still too young, and my secret won't be useful to you just yet. I'll tell you when you're in your thirties. Besides, my Ling'er is already so beautiful that it wouldn't make much of a difference."
"Is it more effective for older women? No wonder Aunt Liu looks younger than my mom," Lin Ling muttered before saying, "Well, tell me anyway! I'll pass it on to my mom."
Lin Ling's comment reminded Ye Fei of her mother, Xiao Hanyue, a charming and beautiful woman. His thoughts drifted for a moment, imagining a future where he could share this secret with her. However, he kept a straight face and said, "Don't worry. I'll tell you both in due time."
"What? Why can't you tell me now?" Lin Ling pouted in dissatisfaction, convinced Ye Fei was stalling just to tease her. Her cheeks flushed slightly as she hesitated before whispering, "Besides, I want to become more perfect for the future..." Embarrassed, she couldn't finish the sentence.
Although Lin Ling didn't spell it out, Ye Fei, having grown up with her, knew exactly what she meant. She wanted to make herself perfect, for him. The thought touched him deeply, but it also made him feel a bit awkward. He scratched his head, unsure how to respond.
Seeing her brother struggle, Ye Yunqi couldn't help but stifle a laugh. The sight of her amusement gave Ye Fei an idea. He grinned and said, "Ling'er, you should ask Qiqi about this secret. She's tried it herself."
The more Ye Fei dodged the topic, the more intrigued Lin Ling became. Believing there might be some truth to his words, she turned to Ye Yunqi and started pestering her for answers.
"Sister Qiqi, tell me the secret can't you??"
"Well,..ah..I..It's .."
Standing at the front of the classroom, Yu Wuxia quickly noticed Ye Fei's intense gaze. Her heart fluttered—she had watched him grow up and never expected to be looked at in such a way by him.
Yet, strangely, she didn't feel the disgust she normally reserved for other men. Instead, there was a different kind of emotion stirring within her.
"Student Ye Fei, please explain the meaning of the Tang poem I just discussed," Yu Wuxia said, her tone calm but her heart racing. She deliberately mentioned only a Tang poem, without specifying which one, intending to catch him off guard.
Ye Fei, still lost in admiration for her beauty, had no idea what she was talking about. Looking around for help, he noticed that, unusually, Ye Yunqi and Lin Ling weren't coming to his rescue. Both girls turned their heads away, refusing to assist him.
Helpless, Ye Fei chuckled sheepishly. "Sorry, teacher. I wasn't paying attention. I don't know what the poem means."
"I was actually discussing an ancient Chinese essay, not a Tang poem. Ye Fei, you should focus on the class and avoid looking at things you shouldn't," Yu Wuxia replied seriously, though the slight curve of her lips suggested she wasn't truly upset.
Recognizing that she was just teasing him, Ye Fei grinned mischievously. "Got it, teacher. I'll wait until after class to admire the view."
Yu Wuxia's face reddened slightly at his remark, but she kept her composure. "Sit down."
With a satisfied smirk, Ye Fei complied, feeling confident that Yu Wuxia didn't mind his playful attitude. His hopes for the future suddenly seemed much brighter. He was sure that none of the other students had noticed his bold flirtation—they probably thought he had just been daydreaming or looking out the window. Little did they know he was mentally blaspheming their goddess.
Before he could bask too much in his pride, Ye Yunqi muttered beside him, "Greedy pig!"
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