Starting Off By Confessing To My Classmate's Mother

The summer heat had everyone wearing light clothes, and Ruan Shiyun was no exception, dressed in a sleek qipao. With her embracing Li Zhiyan like this, it felt almost like a zero-distance connection.

For a young man filled with energy and hormones, it was practically unbearable. Auntie Ruan was the epitome of femininity, with her own unique beauty that was distinct from Gu Wanzhou's.

"Xiao Yan," she murmured softly, "have you really not considered letting me be your godmother? Auntie truly likes you."

"I'd rather not."

When it came to the idea of a godmother, Li Zhiyan was still reluctant. Like he had always said, "A godmother would be no mother at all."

"Then... could you just call me 'Mom' once? Just to indulge me for a moment."

For this request, Li Zhiyan couldn't bring himself to say no.

"Mom," he said softly.

"My good son." She gently pinched his cheek before finally releasing him from the embrace.

As she turned to leave, Ruan Shiyun's cheeks flushed a rosy hue. That boy actually had a reaction… After all, the saying "Men and women should keep their distance" had its reasons. In the future, she decided she'd need to be a bit more mindful around him.

Watching her retreating figure, Li Zhiyan finally straightened up, muttering, "This youthful energy really needs an outlet."

He began walking along the street and decided to check his system to see if any new tasks had been refreshed. To his delight, his Salted Fish System had a fresh task waiting for him.

"Tomorrow evening at 7:42 p.m., when Gu Wanzhou is taking a stroll in the park, she will be harassed by a blond-haired thug demanding her phone number. Please go and help her handle the situation."

"Reward: 50,000 yuan in cash."

"For the safety of the host, combat skills are now being acquired. After training is complete, the host will possess the ability to handle up to five opponents at once."

Upon reading this, Li Zhiyan could barely contain his excitement. Combat skills? For someone of average build like him, fights were a losing battle. He had taken a beating during his scuffle with Liu Zifeng before, so if he could gain this ability, it would be a serious advantage.

It was 2010, and security wasn't nearly as tight as in the internet age. Gangs and thugs were common, and fights happened frequently, so this skill would be incredibly practical.

"My system really isn't weak! Compared to those billionaire systems that only give money, these abilities are far more valuable!"

Seeing the progress of his combat training skill, Li Zhiyan decided to head to an internet café to relax with some games.

Upon arriving, he found his buddy Li Shiyu exactly where he expected—camped in the middle of a game of CrossFire, spamming glitches now that he had a VIP membership, his playstyle becoming increasingly reckless.

Setting up a temporary account and sitting beside him, Li Zhiyan gave Li Shiyu a slap on the back.

"Hey, let's play together."

Li Shiyu quickly exited his game. "Right on time! Any later and the place would've been packed. Plus, we wouldn't get to sit next to each other."

"So, how was yesterday?" Li Shiyu gave a knowing smirk, clearly expecting a certain kind of answer.

"Don't get me started," he replied, grinning. "I had no idea that going up to the third floor would be like that. She even handed me a one-yuan tip in a red envelope!"

He took out the small red envelope as if it were a treasured prize.

"Your massage therapist really has a strong work ethic," chuckled Li Zhiyan. "What can I say?"

Li Shiyu glanced at him thoughtfully. "Bro, there's something different about you these days. You've got this... mysterious aura."

"Maybe it's just growing up," Li Zhiyan said, shrugging.

As they talked, he logged into his CrossFire account.

"I'm thinking about getting a part-time job."

"Really?" Li Zhiyan was genuinely surprised. It was hard to believe his internet-addicted friend was suddenly interested in working.

"Yeah. I heard working as an internet café admin pays 1,500 yuan a month. That way, I could head up to the third floor a few times each month! And as a staff member, I wouldn't have to pay for computer time, so it's a win-win."

"But they said if I only worked for a month, I wouldn't get paid, so that's off the table."

Knowing the rules of working at internet cafés, Li Zhiyan could only shake his head sympathetically. Most part-time positions required a full month's work to get paid, so a short-term gig wasn't worth it.

After a quick run to the counter, Li Shiyu returned with two bottles of icy Coke. Usually, he'd stick to bottled water on his own, but when Li Zhiyan was around, he went all out with cold sodas.

"You should forget it. Those jobs need a month's wage held in deposit. With school starting soon, it'd be a waste. If you're short on cash, I can lend you some."

Li Shiyu recoiled in mock horror. "Bro, don't scare me like that. Are you up to something shady?"

"Quit whining. Let's hit the New Year's Plaza map."

Just as they were getting into the game, a graceful, elegant woman walked in. She wore a fitted white blouse with a black pencil skirt that hugged her curves, her long, slender legs pale and captivating beneath it.

"Madam Jiang! What are you doing here in the café?" Li Shiyu blurted out, immediately standing up. Being caught gaming by their teacher's wife was intimidating.

Li Zhiyan was equally surprised. He hadn't expected to see Madam Jiang here. It was clear Li Shiyu still hadn't fully adjusted to not being a student anymore.

Back during the class reunion, he'd noticed just how stunning Madam Jiang was, even at 41. She had maintained her appearance incredibly well, and her most distinguishing feature was her porcelain-like skin—so much fairer than both Auntie Ruan's and Auntie Gu's.

He'd never really noticed it until now.

Jiang Xian gave them a gentle smile. "No need to worry. I'm only here because your teacher asked me to check the nearby internet cafés for any students sneaking in for games. You're all graduates now, so enjoy your time."

As she was about to leave, her gaze lingered on Li Zhiyan for a moment, recalling his bold confession to Yu Sisi's mother. This kid might be rebellious, but he had guts.

In high school, there were three people he couldn't stand. One was his teacher Yan Zhengjin, who always solicited bribes from students, but since his mother had no extra money for gifts, he was treated with constant hostility. The second was the class monitor, Liu Yaolong, who, despite poor grades, was given his position thanks to his family's gifts. Lastly, there was Liu Zifeng, who mocked his family's financial situation and picked on him at every chance.

Now, though, standing here, he had to admit—Madam Jiang was indeed a beauty. In fact, so was Auntie Ruan. He wondered to himself, I wonder what Liu Yaolong's mother looks like.

Lost in thought, he felt a bit wistful.

"Madam Jiang."

As she was about to leave, he called out to her.

"Yes?" Her voice was as soft as ever.

"May I add you on QQ? I feel like once I start college, I won't get to see you anymore. I'll miss you."

Hearing his earnest tone, Madam Jiang's heart softened.

"Of course, you're welcome to message me anytime you'd like."

Watching them exchange QQ information, Li Shiyu stared at him, absolutely floored.

Bro… this guy just added our teacher's wife on QQ! What's he planning?

...

Meanwhile, back at home, Gu Wanzhou stood on her balcony, gathering the freshly dried bed sheets. She carried them back to her room and carefully folded them, lost in thought.

Who would've thought she'd have such a strong reaction? It seemed that, in some ways, she hadn't changed at all.

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