My College Teacher is My Children's Mom-Chapter 700: Marrying No One but Her

In the end, the two were evenly matched, but Sanbao still won.

Shao Yang couldn’t bring himself to really hit a woman, could he? Panting, he asked, "You’re incredible. I’ve never met a girl who could fight like you."

Sanbao threw down her boxing gloves and walked away. "Just playing around for fun."

In the past, Sanbao had the weakest constitution among her siblings. But whenever she set her mind to something, she would always succeed. She had to.

Shao Yang followed behind her. "What else can you do?"

"A lot," Sanbao said flatly.

Eager to learn more about her, Shao Yang pressed, "Like what?"

"Taekwondo, eight languages, chess, Go, calligraphy..." she listed. She had dabbled in all of them. While not a master in any, she was far better than the average person.

Sibao, whose eye was a bit bruised, clutched his mouth in pain. "Ouch! Hey, Shao Yang, you’re bruised too. Who hit you?"

Dabao applied some ointment to Shao Yang’s bruises. "Don’t be fooled by how frail our Third Sister looks. She can really fight."

Shao Yang tugged at the corner of his mouth. "I’m well aware of that now."

Qinjiang remained silent nearby as Sibao spoke again, his voice full of heartfelt concern. "I’m so worried."

Qinjiang suspected he was up to no good. 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎

"You’re such a good fighter," Sibao said to Qinjiang. "What if you bully my Second Sister? None of us can beat you, so what would we do then?"

Qinjiang replied, "...I don’t hit women!"

Sibao still looked worried. "Well... you can know a person’s face, but you can’t know their heart..."

Qinjiang took a deep breath. Why is this little brother-in-law so petty?

"I have a collector’s edition autographed basketball from a certain star player," Qinjiang offered. "I’ll give it to you."

Sibao’s eyes lit up, but he feigned reluctance. "Ah, that doesn’t seem right. How could I possibly take something you treasure so much?"

Qinjiang could see it now. Behind that sunny smile, the guy was quite petty.

"It’s nothing. If I say I’ll give it to you, then it’s yours."

Sibao’s tone instantly shifted. "Well, I believe you’re a man of character who would never hit a woman!" He then added with a sly grin, "Besides, even if you did something stupid and bullied my Second Sister, we wouldn’t have to worry. If she can’t deal with you openly, she can definitely finish you off behind the scenes."

Qinjiang was speechless. "...!"

Sibao had whispered this so softly that only the two of them could hear.

Erbao, who was standing closest, frowned. "What are you two whispering about? Come over here and put some ointment on the corner of your mouth."

Shao Yang, whose face was also a colorful mess, made a promise to Dabao. "You don’t have to worry about me hitting a woman. That will never happen. I can’t even beat Sanbao. It’s more likely she’ll be hitting me."

Dabao laughed. "With our Third Sister, you just have to go with the flow. She’s actually a really good person if you don’t rub her the wrong way."

After her shower, Sanbao came over. "Big Brother, let me apply the ointment."

Dabao handed it to her.

Shao Yang howled in pain. "Hey, could you be a little... just a little gentler?"

"It’s for the medicine to be effective," Sanbao said, her face expressionless.

When Lin Feng and Zhang Yuxi came out, they saw the scene and asked, "What’s all this about?" After finding out what had happened, they chided Sibao for his recklessness and reminded their daughter, "Don’t be so rough. Shao Yang is our guest. Alright, everyone clean up. We’re all going for hotpot."

The hotpot restaurant was owned by Lin Feng. A private room had been reserved long in advance, ready for them as soon as they arrived.

Tomorrow was the fifth day of the New Year, and Qinjiang, Dabao, and Lin Jie’s family would be returning to Jingcheng. Such a brief reunion was precious, as the next one might be a year away, so everyone’s face was beaming with smiles. They treated Shao Yang and Qinjiang like family, hosting them with warmth and enthusiasm.

Drinking was an inevitable part of the dinner. Shao Yang and Qinjiang both had a high tolerance for alcohol, and since it was their first time meeting the parents, they naturally wanted to make a good impression. The atmosphere quickly became lively, with toasts being made all around—you toast, I toast, everyone toasts together, one after another...

Qinjiang’s capacity for liquor seemed to be a bottomless pit. Despite drinking so much, his expression never changed, earning everyone’s admiration. Shao Yang mostly stuck to wine, rarely touching baijiu, let alone the wild concoctions of baijiu mixed with beer, beer with Sprite, or Red Bull with beer. After a few rounds, Shao Yang was already quite drunk but maintained his good-natured demeanor, drinking with everyone who offered a toast.

Finally, Shao Yang carried a glass of wine over to Lin Feng and Zhang Yuxi. They had also had a fair bit to drink, and Zhang Yuxi was already slightly tipsy, resting her cheek in her hand while chatting with her mother.

"Uncle, Auntie, I’d like to propose a toast to you."

The couple quickly raised their glasses. Lin Feng smiled. "After this glass, you should stop drinking."

Shao Yang waved his hand dismissively. "No, I must have a few drinks with you. It’s the custom here, isn’t it?"

Lin Feng laughed. "We don’t have so many customs. Just do as you please."

Shao Yang leaned closer to Lin Feng, his expression one of baring his soul. "Uncle, Auntie, I’m truly in love with Sanbao. I’ve loved her for many years."

Lin Feng nodded. "Yes, we can see that."

Shao Yang made a bold declaration. "I won’t marry anyone but her in this lifetime! I have to make her my wife. I must!"

Lin Feng responded frankly, "Her relationships are a matter for the two of you. We can’t make that decision for her. But I hope you’ll treat my daughter well. Sanbao is our family’s treasure, so please be tolerant of her temperament. If we ever find out that you’ve mistreated her, I don’t care who you are or what family you come from—I will still deal with you!"

Shao Yang’s expression grew serious. "Uncle, rest assured. I will never let you down."

Lin Feng nodded, and he and his wife drained their glasses.

Shao Yang raised another glass. "Uncle, Auntie, I’m sorry for being a bother these past few days. I toast you in apology."

His speech was already slurring, and he even started sputtering in a foreign language.

Lin Feng told him to stop. "Just rest for a while. I’ll have someone send you back to your hotel later."

Shao Yang refused, insisting he wanted to stay at their house and become Lin Feng’s son-in-law. Seeing him like this, Lin Feng knew he was completely drunk. He was glad he had gotten his assistant’s contact information earlier and could have someone come pick him up.

Unable to sit still, Shao Yang staggered over to find Sanbao. When he opened his mouth, he began rambling about love and affection, his expression sincere and his eyes clear despite his drunkenness.

Sanbao looked at him. "You’re drunk. I’ll have your assistant come pick you up in a bit."

Shao Yang retorted, "Why don’t you like me? What’s wrong with me?"

Sanbao couldn’t quite put her finger on it. "If it’s about looks," she began, "my dad and my brothers are all handsome. I’m practically immune to good-looking men. If it’s about money, my family is well-off, and I can earn my own. I’m not short on cash. I just feel like... being in a relationship is unnecessary."

If she wanted a relationship, with her looks and background, there would be a long line of suitors waiting. She just felt that the emotional turmoil of dating was simply not worth the trouble.

Stumped by her response, Shao Yang gestured for Sanbao to look at her own parents. Zhang Yuxi was drunk and leaning against Lin Feng’s embrace, her eyes curved into a smile, full of charm. Lin Feng had his arm around her, whispering something in her ear that made her playfully bat his chest.

Looking at them with envy, Shao Yang asked, "Don’t you want to have a beautiful love story like that? To find someone you truly love?"

Sanbao fell silent.

Ever since she was old enough to understand, her parents had never so much as raised their voices at each other, let alone argued. They had always been deeply in love. Who wouldn’t yearn for a love like that? But in this vast sea of people, could she really find the right person? She wasn’t so sure.

Facing this declaration of love, Sanbao had never asked, "Why me?" There were plenty of women more outstanding than her and countless who were more beautiful. Shao Yang certainly didn’t lack for such company—daughters of wealthy families, models, designers, and so on.

But she had her own absolute confidence: she was different. She was no one’s inferior!

Now, a chance at love was laid out right in front of her, waiting for her to accept.

"I’ll think about it," Sanbao replied.

This ambiguous answer was already a step forward in their relationship.

Shao Yang wasn’t in a hurry. He simply smiled faintly. He had curly, chestnut-colored hair, exquisite features, and an impeccable physique. That smile... was truly captivating.

Sanbao realized she had never really looked at him so seriously before.