The night outside the window was enchanting.

The light in the living room cast a hazy color.

The ceiling seemed to be leaking at a strange angle, occasionally making a light dripping sound.

After some time, the two finally separated.

Xia Ling's cheeks were red, and even her ears were tinged with a blush. Her fair neck also showed a hint of shyness, but her expression was slightly annoyed as she glared at Gu Chi and said, "Can't you take a joke?"

Gu Chi looked puzzled. "How can I not take a joke?"

Xia Ling scolded Gu Chi for not following the rules. "A gentleman uses his words, not his hands. We agreed to a verbal battle, but you used underhanded methods."

Gu Chi looked innocent. "It didn't listen to me, so I had no choice..."

Xia Ling spat, her face still red. "You did it on purpose!"

Gu Chi pretended to be helpless. "What should we do? Start over?"

"Dream on!" Xia Ling picked up a pillow and smacked Gu Chi in the face with it, then smoothed down her long skirt and huffed, "You broke the rules this time, and I had the upper hand at the end, so I win."

Gu Chi said, "Fine, fine, you get one point."

"One point?" Xia Ling asked.

Gu Chi explained, "In such an important match, it's definitely a series of 101 games with 51 wins. We have to be rigorous."

"???"

This scoundrel wants to fight, doesn't he?

"Alright, next time we'll compete in front of Xia Leng. Are you up for it?" Xia Ling's bright eyes were full of provocation.

How could Gu Chi back down?

"We'll talk about next time when it comes!"

"Tsk~" Xia Ling clicked her tongue and glanced at Gu Chi's chest.

It was because of the T-shirt he was wearing today that she didn't want to let Gu Chi take advantage of her for nothing.

But then again, this was the feeling of bickering with someone you liked...

It was sweet.

In that case, maybe 101 games with 51 wins wasn't so bad after all?

Even though she was a bit foolish the first time, she could only get better with practice.

As Xia Ling reminisced about the verbal battle just now, her delicate face couldn't help but blush again, but her eyes curved like a crescent moon. She was very satisfied with her bold performance tonight, which was the first step in turning words into action.

As long as Xia Ling had the courage, Gu Chi would have to take a break!

Hehe.

"Time to sleep, Gu Chi, you should rest early too."

Xia Ling smacked Gu Chi's face again and skipped upstairs.

Watching the girl's joyful figure, Gu Chi couldn't help but smile.

He was not someone who liked to speculate about other people's feelings, and his own emotions were quite subdued. But at this moment, Xia Ling truly made him feel a silent and intense love. She would be happy to give him her first kiss, and being liked by such a girl was really lucky.

Of course, Gu Chi wouldn't forget about Xia Leng.

He had always remembered the comment from a player saying, "The goddess has always been low-key, why did she reveal her name?" Without a doubt, this was specifically shown to him by Xia Leng. The goddess also had her own thoughts.

Without a doubt, Xia Leng should be waiting for him to send a message.

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Gu Chi opened his friend list.

【Qing Chi, Friendship Level: 0, Current Status: Online】

After some thought, Gu Chi chose to start with a normal greeting.

In the bedroom on the second floor, Xia Leng, who was reading, noticed a flashing icon in the lower right corner of the game interface and tapped it.

【Gu Yuan: Are you there?】

【Qing Chi: ?】

【Gu Yuan: I saw you in Baishi Town today.】

【Qing Chi: You're also in Baishi Town?】

Xia Leng deliberately added a few more words.

【Gu Yuan: Yeah, that sword of yours was beautiful.】

【Gu Yuan: Honestly, I never thought you would be so powerful, completely beyond my imagination.】

【Gu Yuan: Truly deserving of the title of goddess.】

No one didn't want to receive praise from their loved one, and Xia Leng was no exception.

She didn't actually care about being called a "goddess," but if it was Gu Chi calling her that, it was a different story.

Xia Leng admitted that she felt a hint of pleasure.

But she didn't reply.

She deliberately revealed her ID to let Gu Chi praise her, but praise alone wasn't enough.

And at this moment, a certain man's situation was still very dangerous.

Xia Leng quietly waited for Gu Chi's next message.

Until twenty seconds later.

【Gu Yuan: But even so, I won't fall for you.】

【Gu Yuan: Give up, I already have a girlfriend.】

Xia Leng's clear eyes finally softened, and a beautiful curve appeared at the corner of her mouth.

This was why she liked this man so much. He could always give her the answer she wanted deep down.

【Qing Chi: Narcissistic.】

With just two words, Xia Leng closed the game and turned off the light.

It was 1 a.m., and she should have rested long ago.

In the living room, Gu Chi watched as Xia Leng's ID turned gray and also exited the game.

The water was ready, time to sleep!

The next day.

Monday.

7:30 a.m.

Gu Chi had to go to work in two days, so he got up early.

After washing up and changing clothes, he went downstairs and heard the busy sounds coming from the kitchen.

A girl was preparing breakfast for him.

A gentle smile appeared on Gu Chi's face as he walked over and picked up the apron on the kitchen island— it was still an open-style kitchen, just much larger than the one in the house in Xih River. It was a U-shaped kitchen counter. Gu Chi went behind Xia Leng and tied the apron around her waist. "You forgot again."

Xia Leng raised her arm slightly and said, "Mm."

This time, instead of tying the apron, Gu Chi hugged the girl around her waist.Xia Leng was stunned for a moment, but before she could react, Gu Chi lowered his head and kissed her on the left cheek.

Xia Leng: "..."

The touch of his soft lips on her face left her momentarily dazed.

Gu Chi blinked. "Surprised?"

Xia Leng: "..."

Isn't this something you should have done a long time ago?

"Childish," Xia Leng gave an expressionless evaluation and continued washing the vegetables, but she moved a little to the left.

Gu Chi immediately understood and kissed the right side of the girl's face as well.

"Wow! Early in the morning, you're whispering sweet nothings to each other in the kitchen behind my back. Aren't you ashamed?" A surprised voice came from the living room. Xia Ling, wearing pajamas with messy hair, walked over angrily, stood in front of Gu Chi, raised her chin, and said with a smile, "I hope someone will be more self-aware."

And so, the sweet cohabitation life began.

After breakfast, Gu Chi prepared to go to school. Xia Ling saw him to the door and straightened his collar for him.

"Will you come back for lunch?"

"Maybe," Gu Chi didn't know if the schedule had changed, "I'll let you know in advance."

"Okay." With his collar straightened, Xia Ling watched Gu Chi leave, waved her hand, and said with a smile, "Be careful on the way."

At this moment, Tian Tian, wearing a towel around her neck and sportswear, happened to be jogging in the neighborhood.

Seeing this scene, she almost lost her breath.

Gu Chi was surprised. "What a coincidence?"

Dr. Chen: "..."

What a coincidence, bad luck!

Skipping supper last night and breakfast this morning, saving money to get rich soon.

Gu Chi sincerely invited, "Go to work together?"

Younan Mountain and the college area were not in the same place, but they could take the same road.

Dr. Chen wanted to refuse in his heart, but who made this enviable guy his brother?

"Just let me change my clothes."

So, five minutes later, the two of them got on their bikes and rode side by side once again.

The travel ban had been lifted last night, but it was still early, and many people had not received the news yet. There weren't many vehicles on the road, giving a feeling of emptiness.

Gu Chi and Dr. Chen parted ways at a crossroads and sped off to school.

Before he even entered the school, Director Yang called.

Gu Chi answered, "What's up, Director Yang?"

Director Yang visibly relaxed. "Are you free today?"

Gu Chi: "I'm already at school."

Director Yang breathed a sigh of relief. "That's good. Your class has been rescheduled to the second session, the classroom hasn't changed. Be sure to attend."

"Don't worry, I will," Gu Chi promised.

Being fired or resigning wouldn't affect his state of mind. Gu Chi wasn't someone who did nothing, he wouldn't think that since he was leaving anyway, he could just go through the motions. He would only look at it from another angle—these might be the last two days of his life as a teacher, so he had to take it seriously and cherish these last few classes.

Gu Chi could probably tell that Director Yang was still trying to help him seize the opportunity, but his schedule was too unstable, and he hadn't opened an experience pack last night, so everything had to stay the same.

In the office, Gu Chi ignored the strange looks from the other teachers and sat down to write his resignation letter.

Then, he went to the classroom on time.

"Wow, Teacher Gu!"

"Teacher Gu, you finally decided to come to class!"

"You have no idea, these days when you weren't here, we missed you so much!"

"Especially the female students!"

He Zhai and others surrounded him as soon as he entered the classroom, teasing him.

A handsome and good teacher, who wouldn't like him?

Gu Chi said sternly, "Stop joking around, sit down and get ready for class."

"Okay!" The bell for class hadn't even rung, and the students in the class picked up their pens and sat down, looking like they were ready to listen attentively.

Gu Chi asked the students in the front row what they had learned, then glanced at the textbook, closed it, and started the class as soon as the bell rang.

Gu Chi, who was completely focused, didn't notice a group of leaders outside the classroom.

Director Yang and Vice Principal Liu were among them.

The classroom corridor didn't have windows, so they looked in through the back door, which was specifically used for inspection.

"This is Teacher Gu, who previously taught at our school and is also a graduate of our school's last class. Although he is young and lacks some experience, his professional ability is very strong. He once cured my insomnia through dream therapy," Director Yang introduced to the leaders.

The call he made to Gu Chi in the morning was indeed to help Gu Chi seize the opportunity, but another reason was that the current leaders of the education department liked to make surprise visits. They said they would come to the school tomorrow, but they came today.

If the school hadn't had some connections and received the news in advance, they might not have known when the leaders arrived.

If Gu Chi wasn't there, Director Yang would have to find another teacher to make up the numbers. This was related to whether the school could become the official recommended institution for dream psychology. According to reliable sources, this subject would soon be officially expanded into a major and would be a key supported major in the country. All the actions of the education department were now going through the process.

"You just said that Teacher Gu cured your insomnia through dream therapy?" A gray-haired old man spoke up.

As soon as he spoke, the other leaders looked at Director Yang.

Things that could make Professor Luo care about them were definitely not small matters.

Vice Principal Liu glanced at Director Yang, indicating that he should tell the truth.

Director Yang nodded twice. "Yes, and the effect was very good."

Professor Luo asked, "How good was it?"

Director Yang: "Once was enough."Gu Chi had only crafted a dream for him once, and that dream lingered in his mind like a sedative, coaxing him to sleep every night. When the time came, he couldn't help but wonder if he could experience that beautiful dream again. As he pondered, he would fall asleep, and upon sleeping, the dream would become reality.

Professor Luo's interest was piqued: "He also knows dream therapy?"

The leaders of the education department exchanged glances and consciously cleared a path. Professor Luo stepped forward to see who this promising young individual was. If he was as Director Yang had described, he wouldn't mind taking on another "student."

A teacher's task is to cultivate students, while his task is to cultivate teachers.

This was also the reason he was here. The school wanted to apply to become an official recommended institution for dream psychology, requiring at least one teacher capable of guiding others into dreams and with the potential to learn deeper levels of hypnosis.

Professor Luo was not one to hoard knowledge; if the other party had the talent, he would certainly impart all he knew.

If a teacher he mentored achieved success, wouldn't that reflect well on him?

However, when he saw Gu Chi through the one-way glass, an involuntary countdown from a previous "three, two, one" flashed through his mind.

Professor Luo fell silent.

What was he just thinking about?

Taking Gu Chi as a student?

Professor Luo: "..."

Seeing him not speaking, Director Yang cautiously asked, "What do you think, Professor Luo? Was Teacher Gu's lecture satisfactory?"

Professor Luo: "..."

Could he say it wasn't?

If Gu Chi wasn't up to par, then who was?

Without answering, Professor Luo simply said to a leader beside him, "Give me the form."

This was the comprehensive evaluation form used by the education department to inspect schools.

It contained many key factors that determined whether a school could become a recommended institution.

Professor Luo took out a pen from his pocket and personally ticked off—

【Does the school have ten or more teachers with qualifications related to dream psychology?】

Professor Luo: "√."

Gu Chi was the last one they inspected; there was no question about this item.

But then came the problematic part.

【Does the school have a professional lecturer of dream psychology at level ten or above?】

Professor Luo: "√."

The leaders: "?"

This young man is level ten?

【Do the school's teachers possess practical abilities such as building dreams, controlling dreams, or hypnosis?】

Professor Luo: "√."

The leaders: "??"

He can also perform dream building and hypnosis?

【Does the school have recommendable candidates?】

This item was exclusively for Professor Luo to fill out, equivalent to recommending professionals to the nation, with options including "Mentor," "Research Teacher," "Associate Professor," and "Professor," with three levels under professor.

Professor Luo didn't choose any of them.

Instead, he added his own option next to the four existing ones.

【Master: √】

The leaders: "???"

Is that even a position?

Professor Luo handed the form back to the leader: "Let's go, on to the next school."

Everyone: "..."

Director Yang hurriedly said, "Let me see you out."

Left alone in the corridor, Vice Principal Liu remained silent.

Two minutes later, the class ended.

As Gu Chi came out, he saw Vice Principal Liu standing at the door.

He was taken aback, thinking it was just the right moment.

Gu Chi took out his resignation letter from his bag and handed it to him, smiling, "Vice Principal Liu, please take care of this."

Unexpectedly, Vice Principal Liu took the letter, crumpled it without looking, and glared with anger, "Who gave you permission to resign?"

Gu Chi: "?"

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