Chapter 469 Impending Love Rivalry?
“Qingyi!”
It seemed he wasn’t here to see himself, but rather the young master beside him. The adoration and effort in those eyes sparkled intensely when they met the young master’s! To be honest, although the young master is my student, even I was moved by the admiration in his eyes. I wish I could prepare a wedding chamber for them right away! The gaze seemed to disappear when he looked at the young master himself… jpg.
“Qingyi, is there something you need, or are you here for the young master?”
Although Tert knew, he still asked politely. After all, to express such direct affection in front of him as a teacher, not saying anything would be a bit inappropriate, especially since the other person was his student.
“Hello, teacher.”
Qingyi bowed to Tert, a little embarrassed on his face. But for the young master, he straightened his back. It was as if he had made a major decision before he forced himself to speak.
Qingyi? Such a familiar name. The young master looked at Tert beside him, waiting for an explanation.
“Qingyi is a student in my class. He is a hardworking and good child, but his family background is not good, so he’s a bit insecure. However, he’s well-liked and a very popular boy at school.”
Seeing the young master’s gaze on him, Tert felt a surge of warmth and quickly explained. This was the young master asking him! He had to seize this opportunity! But now was not the time to think about this. Tert suppressed the slight flutter in his heart, his eyes fixed on Qingyi, his gaze filled with overflowing worry and helplessness.
“Teacher, I’ve come to see the young master today to apologize. Outside the library, I accidentally knocked over the young master’s books. The young master’s arm was injured, and I wanted to…”
As Qingyi spoke, his head drooped again. He had injured the young master’s arm, for which Qingyi felt deeply guilty. He had originally intended to apologize after the young master’s injury had healed, but Teacher Tert had told him to be brave, to take responsibility for his mistakes, and not to be a coward.
The young master naturally noticed Qingyi’s emotions. Although his personality was not good, he wouldn’t be so impatient with a boy who was actively apologizing. After some thought, he decided to speak.
“No need, my injury has already healed.”
The young master spoke calmly, his tone plain, yet it made Qingyi suddenly look up, as if he had heard something unbelievable.
“But young master…”
Qingyi really wanted to do something for the young master. He had always silently watched over the young master. He knew that because of his poor family background, the young master was often bullied by others, and Qingyi lacked the ability to protect him.
Therefore, Qingyi could only be a follower behind the young master. Although he had no title, Qingyi was already very content.
“There’s no ‘but’. My injury has already healed.”
The young master spoke again, his tone brooking no argument, as if to say that if Qingyi dared to say another word, he would be directly thrown out.
Qingyi felt the displeasure in the young master’s tone and lowered his head even further, like a child who had made a mistake.
“Young master, I’m sorry. It’s my fault.”
Qingyi’s voice held a hint of tears. He knew the young master didn’t like him, and he knew he wasn’t good enough for the young master, but he really wanted to do something for him.
The young master didn’t say anything, just quietly watched Qingyi. After a while, he spoke.
“If you really feel sorry for me, then study hard and don’t do things that cause misunderstandings anymore.”
The young master’s voice was very soft, but Qingyi listened very carefully.
“I understand, young master.”
Qingyi looked at the young master gratefully, his guilt lessened quite a bit. He knew the young master meant well for him, so he would work hard.
Seeing Qingyi like this, Teacher Tert sighed and said nothing, just watching Qingyi silently, his worry and helplessness deepening.
“Teacher, I’ll be leaving now. Goodbye, young master!”
Qingyi bowed to Tert and the young master before turning to leave.
“Qingyi, that child…”
Tert watched Qingyi’s retreating back, his eyes filled with even more helplessness and pity. The young master naturally understood Tert’s meaning, and he simply said calmly.
“Teacher, does he like me?”
**Chapter 2: Qingyi’s Confession**
“Qingyi, that child, although his family background is not good, he studies very hard and is well-liked. However, his family background has always been a knot in his heart, which is why he is so insecure.”
Tert did not directly answer the young master’s question, but silently explained Qingyi’s situation. He knew the young master didn’t like Qingyi, but he couldn’t just watch Qingyi give up his studies because of his insecurity.
The young master naturally understood Tert’s meaning. Although he didn’t like Qingyi, he still appreciated him as a person.
“Teacher, I understand.”
The young master spoke calmly. He didn’t say anything else, just silently watched Qingyi’s retreating figure, making a decision in his heart.
Since Qingyi liked him, he would give him a chance.
However, he couldn’t make any promises to Qingyi, and Qingyi couldn’t demand anything from him.
Seeing the young master like this, Tert’s worries lessened. He knew what the young master was thinking. The reason he had been covering for Qingyi was because he felt that Qingyi was worthy of something better.
“Teacher, let’s go.”
The young master’s voice suddenly rang out, pulling Teacher Tert back from his thoughts.
“Okay, young master.”
Tert quickly followed the young master’s pace. He knew the young master wouldn’t disappoint him. He was a good child, and a good child worth loving.
The young master naturally didn’t know Teacher Tert’s thoughts. He just walked ahead silently, thinking about Qingyi.
“Qingyi…”
The young master suddenly called out Qingyi’s name. Teacher Tert was startled and quickly asked.
“Young master, what is it?”
“It’s nothing, I just feel the name Qingyi is very special.”
The young master said calmly. Teacher Tert’s heart was suddenly filled with doubt. Did the young master like Qingyi? Impossible. How could the young master like a boy of humble origins? Tert quickly shook his head, throwing that thought away.
“Teacher, what’s wrong?”
The young master saw Teacher Tert’s small movement and felt a sudden amusement.
“It’s nothing, young master. Let’s go.”
Teacher Tert quickly followed the young master’s pace. He didn’t dare let the young master see his thoughts.
The young master naturally knew what Teacher Tert was thinking, and he simply said calmly.
“Teacher, how are Qingyi’s grades?”
The young master suddenly asked. Teacher Tert was startled and quickly replied.
“Qingyi’s grades are excellent, he’s first in the class. However, he has never participated in any competitions, so very few people know him.”
Teacher Tert said with a hint of regret in his tone. Qingyi was a very outstanding child, he was just too insecure.
“Teacher, does he have anything he particularly likes?”
The young master asked again. Teacher Tert was stunned. Was the young master concerned about Qingyi? Could it be that the young master really liked Qingyi? How could that be!
Teacher Tert quickly shook his head, throwing that thought away. How could the young master like a boy of humble origins? Teacher Tert dared not think further.
“Teacher!”
Seeing Teacher Tert zoning out, the young master called out again.
“Young master, what is it?”
Teacher Tert quickly came back to his senses and looked at the young master.
“Teacher, you haven’t answered my question yet. Does Qingyi have anything he particularly likes?”
The young master repeated the question. Teacher Tert was stunned; he was becoming more and more unable to understand the young master.
“Young master, Qingyi…”
Teacher Tert hesitated for a moment before deciding to tell the young master about Qingyi.
