He's So Sweet After Class

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Translator: Rin    Editor: dedaign    Proofreader: Amber.es

Since it was currently rush hour, the canteen was filled with people. When Mo Lingqiu and Jiang Chenming arrived at the canteen together, they became the center of everyone’s attention.

“They really came together.”

“Jiang Chenming even helped Teacher Mo get his chopsticks and spoon.”

“I’m jealous.”

“They’re so outstanding, but they aren’t mine.”

“I regret it now! My first love, wuwuwu!”

Mo Lingqiu could hear the sporadic discussion from the people surrounding them. He showed a calm expression, but in his heart he was uneasy. This was the first time he felt everyone’s eyes on him after his true gender announcement.

On the other hand, Jiang Chenming wished the discussion would continue. It would be better if they would say things like ‘suitable for each other’ or ‘perfect pair’ so that Mo Lingqiu might favour him more.

Mo Lingqiu carried the aromatic beef and egg noodles. He saw there were quite a lot of empty tables in the canteen, so he asked the person next to him, “Where should we sit?”

“There, then.” Jiang Chenming was worried that Mo Lingqiu might dislike hearing people talking about them, so he pointed towards a corner where no one was sitting.

“En.” Mo Lingqiu nodded and walked in that direction holding his plate.

After they sat across from each other, Jiang Chenming passed the chilli sauce near him to Mo Lingqiu. “This is quite spicy. You can try it.”

“En.” Mo Lingqiu had tried it before. Jiang Chenming was probably just trying to find a topic for conversation.

Mo Lingqiu usually liked to have either sauce or side dishes with his meals. Adding in chili and vinegar was his favourite way to eat beef noodles.

Jiang Chenming watched Mo Lingqiu add two spoons of chilli into his bowl, making the soup look bright red. He couldn’t resist asking, “Teacher Mo, do you really like eating spicy stuff that much?”

“…It’s still fine.” Eating spicy food meant sweating, so Mo Lingqiu used this as a way to release his stress.

Jiang Chenming also added half a spoon of chilli into his bowl. They both sweated as they ate, sitting opposite to each other.

Mo Lingqiu always ate quietly, but that didn’t stop him from having tacit communication with Jiang Chenming. Jiang Chenming would always know when he needed tissue and would hand it over to him.

As they were finishing their lunch, many people sat around them. Although Mo Lingqiu tried to ignore them, their sights still hovered around him and Jiang Chenming.

Jiang Chenming had also noticed. He was worried that Mo Lingqiu might feel uncomfortable. “Teacher Mo, we’ll leave once you finish eating.”

“It’s okay.” Mo Lingqiu looked forward and continued slowly chewing and swallowing.

Jiang Chenming was relieved. “Teacher Mo, I’m going to join a competition starting next week. Do you want to come and take a look?”

“Competition?” Mo Lingqiu’s hand froze. The noodle he was about to eat slipped down his chopsticks and fell back into the bowl.

“A basketball competition. A friendly match in our school.”

In order to not let the students’ bodies ‘rust’, University A would hold a lot of sports competitions every year in early winter. They weren’t conducted like any typical sports day. Instead, the competitions were freely organized by each club. After confirming the competitions’ rules and time, the roster of students joining the competitions would be handed in, and the competitions would begin one after another. Among all the activities, the school’s inner basketball friendly match was a relatively major event.