My System Forces Me to Live off Women-Chapter 269 - 236: You Should Cherish Me

No matter which university it is, teacher-student romances are prohibited.

If discovered by colleagues or supervisors, it will definitely affect the evaluation of academic titles and promotions, but how would people find out?

In fact, it's quite difficult. As long as the two people involved are careful, avoiding intimate physical contact in public settings, they won't be discovered. Even if someone notices they have some undue physical contact, they can just deny their relationship with a unified story, leaving the management in a difficult position to insist otherwise.

So, unless for some reason the two of them have a falling out, usually it's the student who feels deceived and reports the teacher to the school, making a big scene before the school takes action against the teacher.

In detail, this is a case of "no complaint, no investigation" problem.

However, if a teacher who already has a spouse is ambiguously involved with a student, it will surely be despised by colleagues and supervisors, and the consequences will be more severe. Additionally, romances between male teachers and female students tend to provoke more resistance, whereas the opposite provokes less resistance and the consequences are less severe.

For instance, if the parties are a female teacher and a male student, and both are single; if they meet and develop feelings during the course, and start a romantic relationship only after the student graduates... this isn't considered a teacher-student romance anymore.

Chen Shucheng is also willing to turn a blind eye to this, pretending to be ignorant for his own peace of mind, as well as for everyone's benefit.

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"It's done. Take it and go to the academic office for the follow-up procedures."

Li Peifeng had been waiting in the office. Seeing Zhao Qingge return with the application signed by Chen Shucheng, he couldn't help but be overjoyed, "You're incredible! How did you persuade Dean Chen? I thought we'd have to come again in a few days to talk him into agreeing."

Zhao Qingge didn't look well. By now, she realized she had been a bit hasty in handling the matter, possibly causing Chen Shucheng to notice their unusual relationship. Coupled with the effects of her hangover, she didn't respond to Li Peifeng and just sat at her desk, massaging her head.

Li Peifeng stepped forward, concerned, "Did you take the medicine I gave you?"

Zhao Qingge hummed, "Go handle the paperwork. Once done, go back and write your thesis. There're only a few months left until the defense. If you don't hurry, you might miss it. Oh, from now on, you don't have to attend the project group meetings, focus on writing your thesis, and submit the first draft to me for review."

"No worries, there'll be plenty of time."

Li Peifeng assured her, "Plus, it won't delay the project you're helping me with. Even if I graduate next year, I will continue working with you."

While talking, he rummaged through the bag of medicine and found the liquid had been consumed, but the capsule wasn't opened. He then took Zhao Qingge's cup, refilled it with warm water, and handed her the medicine.

"The best effect comes from taking both medicines together."

Perhaps wanting to quickly rid herself of the alcohol's effects, Zhao Qingge obediently took the water and swallowed the medicine.

"What were you discussing with your classmates yesterday during dinner to drink that much alcohol?"

Zhao Qingge let out a long breath, glancing at her reflection in the computer screen. After a moment of silence, she suddenly asked, "Why do you think a person likes another person?"

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"Is it because the other person is young, beautiful, smart, or has some other advantages?"

Li Peifeng sensed the hidden meaning in Old Zhao's question. Wasn't she essentially asking him why he likes her?

But he had said it so many times in dreams already. Well, well, never said it in real life, so he might as well say something she hasn't heard before.

"I don't know about others, but if I like someone, it's because I'm lustful."

Li Peifeng joked in a serious tone. After saying it, he tried to lean closer, but Zhao Qingge didn't laugh, instead pushing him away and giving him a scrutinizing look, "So, it's because of looks? What if that person isn't pretty anymore, or what if someone else is equally pretty?"

Seeing Old Zhao's seriousness, Li Peifeng thought for a moment and decided to answer earnestly.

"In truth, words and language are powerless in expressing affection. Why? Because love inevitably involves primal needs and sensory desires. You ask why I like someone, and I can only answer with the superficial like 'you're pretty and have a good figure'. Going further, I can mention vague reasons like 'your personality suits me, and I'm happy with you'."

"Are these reasons for love? Of course, but not entirely. What's left are reasons that are purer, something that could be called love, but this emotion is so complex, it's hard to describe in words."

Zhao Qingge nodded slightly, "Then try to describe it."

Li Peifeng thought to himself that she wanted to hear sweet words. Who knows what she talked about with her classmates yesterday, hope it wasn't about breaking up. Here she is, early in the morning, seeking comfort from me…

"It's just about matching on a deeper level, understanding each other's hearts, accompanying each other, providing tactful criticism, gentle comfort, necessary understanding, and infinite strength."

Li Peifeng paused, then softly said, "When you're intimate, you both blush and feel nervous yet expectant, thinking 'ah, this is wonderful', hoping to stay together forever, feeling nothing but courage, making even the mundane life seem beautiful and cozy."

While he was speaking, Li Peifeng slowly bent down, leaned in closer to Zhao Qingge, and by the time he finished speaking, he had kissed her.

Earlier, to two other girls, he had said that an ideal partner would act, at your need, as a mirror, a teacher, and a playmate.

Li Peifeng felt that Old Zhao played these roles best, so his words were genuine, accompanied by a lingering melody and a kiss, leaving Zhao Qingge quite satisfied with his response.

Their lips gently touched for over two seconds, and just as Li Peifeng was about to escalate, Zhao Qingge turned her head slightly, subconsciously dodging, her eyes looking elsewhere, her cheeks faintly red, tone indifferent, "The door isn't locked, do that again and you'll be thrown out."

"I think it's wonderful just as it is now!" Li Peifeng whispered with a smile, straightening up, and refrained from getting bolder.

After all, they were at school, and Li Peifeng didn't dare to go too far. After exchanging a few more words, he picked up the form to leave, but just as he turned and took a step forward, he heard Zhao Qingge's voice.

"You…"

Zhao Qingge sorted her hair, hesitated slightly, as if wanting to say something, but didn't say anything.

"What do you want to say?"

"It's nothing."

Li Peifeng probed, but Zhao Qingge shook her head, leaving him unwilling to let it go, knowing that there was something she wanted to say.

So he kept asking, but Old Zhao remained silent. Finally, feeling annoyed, she blurted out, "How old are you this year?"

"You've forgotten? I'm twenty-three."

Li Peifeng replied without thinking, instantly realizing that Old Zhao was worried about their age gap.

Why didn't she mind it before? It's likely related to what she discussed with those two classmates of hers!

Damn it, they're just causing trouble for me.

Sighing inwardly, he turned to comfort Zhao Qingge and reassure her, but getting ready to speak, he realized his words lacked novelty, so he decided to do the opposite.

"I'm twenty-three, you're thirty-three… Let me put it this way, with your qualities, you may have many men pursuing you in the future, not lacking in handsome ones, but one as young and handsome as me, you'll never meet again in your lifetime!"

Zhao Qingge was stunned, and Li Peifeng continued sincerely, "So, please quickly accept your true feelings, cherish baby me carefully, and don't wait until you miss the opportunity, making yourself both tearful and heartbroken, alright?"

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