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"Me too." At this moment, Wang Yidi and Qiao Yingzi also came out from behind the pillars on both sides, and their thoughts were the same as Huang Zhitao's.

The three women exchanged glances and understood each other's meaning. However, since their current opponent was Li Meng, they decided to temporarily cease hostilities and unite against a common enemy.

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"You guys? Is that okay?" Pan Shuai was also tempted at this moment. Although it was a bit embarrassing to ask three students to help him pursue Li Meng, he was desperate and grasping at straws. Although it was a question, he still looked at the three of them with hope.

"Don't worry, Uncle, it'll be fine. There's a saying, 'Three cobblers are equal to one Zhuge Liang.' Leave it to us, you can rest assured. Li Meng will definitely become my aunt." Huang Zhitao added in her mind, "Teacher Su Chang is mine."

The other two women nodded in agreement.

"Okay, then I'll treat you to dinner, we can chat while we eat." Pan Shuai immediately led the three girls out of the school excitedly.

Su Chang held Li Meng's hand tightly as they strolled through the bustling market. His gaze frequently fell on Li Meng, his eyes sparkling with tenderness. Li Meng's cheeks flushed slightly, and she lowered her head shyly, but the corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up, revealing her inner joy.

She was so captivated by the feeling at that moment, feeling like she and Su Chang were a newlywed couple. Especially when the vegetable vendor told Su Chang, "Your wife is so beautiful," Li Meng felt both shy and delighted.

"How are you? Are you settling in?" Su Chang asked softly, his voice tinged with concern. He knew that most girls preferred shopping at supermarkets, as they were cleaner and didn't smell as strongly as the wet market.

Li Meng quickly shook her head, looked up at Su Chang, her eyes full of smiles: "It's great. You seem very familiar to me. Did you come here often before?"

Su Chang smiled slightly, knowing exactly what Li Meng wanted to ask, but still answered evasively, "I guess so. I feel that buying vegetables at the market has a more down-to-earth feel, and it's quite interesting to haggle with the aunties." His gaze swept over the surrounding stalls, as if searching for something.

A hint of curiosity flashed in Li Meng's eyes. She pressed on, "Hmm, it's quite interesting. Then I'll come with you to the market to buy groceries after school every day." Her voice carried a hint of anticipation, but also a touch of nervousness. She wondered how Su Chang would respond; this was practically a direct confession. Today, she had completely let loose.

Chapter 160 The Three Women's Idea

Su Chang held Li Meng's hand tightly as they strolled through the bustling market. His gaze frequently fell on Li Meng, his eyes sparkling with tenderness. Li Meng's cheeks flushed slightly, and she lowered her head shyly, but the corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up, revealing her inner joy.

She was so captivated by the feeling at that moment, feeling like she and Su Chang were a newlywed couple. Especially when the vegetable vendor told Su Chang, "Your wife is so beautiful," Li Meng felt both shy and delighted.

"How are you? Are you settling in?" Su Chang asked softly, his voice tinged with concern. He knew that most girls preferred shopping at supermarkets, as they were cleaner and didn't smell as strongly as the wet market.

Li Meng quickly shook her head, looked up at Su Chang, her eyes full of smiles: "It's great. You seem very familiar to me. Did you come here often before?"

Su Chang smiled slightly, knowing exactly what Li Meng wanted to ask, but still answered evasively, "I guess so. I feel that buying vegetables at the market has a more down-to-earth feel, and it's quite interesting to haggle with the aunties." His gaze swept over the surrounding stalls, as if searching for something.

A hint of curiosity flashed in Li Meng's eyes as she pressed on with "710": "Hmm, that's quite interesting. From now on, I'll come with you to the market to buy groceries after school every day." Her voice carried a hint of anticipation, but also a touch of nervousness, wondering how Su Chang would respond. This was practically a direct confession; today, she had completely let loose.

Su Chang nodded, his heart filled with conflict. He knew his situation was somewhat special, and he didn't want to hide it from Li Meng, but he was also worried about ruining the beautiful atmosphere at the moment. He hesitated for a moment, then decided to put the topic aside for the time being: "Sure, but do you know me? Are you sure you won't regret it?"

Li Meng looked at Su Chang with unwavering eyes and answered without hesitation, "It's okay. Although I don't know you very well now, there's plenty of time in the future. I can get to know you slowly, and I definitely won't regret it." At this moment, she was completely immersed in the sweetness of love, with only one thought in her mind: to be with Su Chang. She would only truly regret it if she gave up on Su Chang.

Su Chang looked at Li Meng, a surge of emotion welling up inside him. He gently patted Li Meng's hand and said, "Okay, let's hurry up and finish buying groceries and then go home to cook." His tone was filled with affection, as if telling Li Meng that he would always take care of her.

Li Meng nodded happily, her heart filled with joy. She held Su Chang's hand tightly, and they strolled together through the various stalls of the market. They chatted and laughed as they selected ingredients, as if time had stood still at that moment.

While the two were sweetly shopping for groceries at the market, Pan Shuai led Huang Zhitao, Qiao Yingzi, and Wang Yidi into a hot pot restaurant near the school gate. The four of them chose a private room and sat down.

"Tell me, what methods do you all have to help me win over your teacher, Li Meng?" Pan Shuai asked impatiently as soon as he sat down, his eyes revealing eagerness and anticipation.

Huang Zhitao inwardly groaned. What could she do? She only wanted to keep her uncle from giving up on Li Meng, so that she would have a chance to win Su Chang's heart. She bit her lip and deliberately stalled, saying, "Uncle, can't we talk about it after we order?"

Qiao Yingzi quickly chimed in, her eyes darting around as if she were thinking: "That's right, Teacher Pan, even the emperor doesn't starve his soldiers, you're being too miserly!" As she spoke, she playfully stuck out her tongue.

Although Wang Yidi didn't speak, she nodded in agreement, a hint of helplessness in her eyes.

Seeing the three women's reactions, Pan Shuai felt a little anxious, but he still pretended to be generous and patted his chest to assure them, "Alright, it's my fault. You guys order first, see what you like to eat, don't worry, your uncle has plenty of money."

Huang Zhitao and the other two girls nodded in agreement, but they had no interest in ordering food at the moment. While casually glancing at the menu, they were thinking about how to help Pan Shuai win over Li Meng, or what Pan Shuai had that was better than Su Chang.

Huang Zhitao frowned, muttering to herself, "Besides knowing Li Meng for a while, it seems my uncle really doesn't have any other advantages." She couldn't help but sigh in frustration.

Qiao Yingzi rested her chin on her hand, looking at Pan Shuai thoughtfully, thinking to herself, "Although Teacher Pan is a nice person, he does lack some charm compared to Teacher Su."

Wang Yidi had the same thought and couldn't help but glare at Pan Shuai with a hint of resentment.

Pan Shuai was a little confused by Wang Yidi's glare. He wondered if there was something wrong with him, so he took out his phone and examined it carefully, but couldn't find anything amiss. So he asked, "Wang Yidi, is there something wrong with Teacher? Or is the food here not to your liking?"

Wang Yidi is the most outspoken, and she said directly, "No, Teacher Pan, I was trying to find something about you that you're better at than Teacher Su, but after thinking about it, I realized that the only thing you've done is know Teacher Li Meng a little longer than Teacher Su." After saying that, she shook her head helplessly.

Pan Shuai felt a little disappointed after hearing Wang Yidi's words. He looked down at himself and wondered to himself, "Am I really not any better than Su Chang at all?" A hint of doubt and resentment appeared on his face.

At this moment, Huang Zhitao suddenly had a bright idea. She looked up at Pan Shuai and said, "Uncle, you actually have your own strengths too."

"Really? Taozi, you're still young, so don't try to comfort me." Pan Shuai had completely lost confidence after Wang Yidi's words. He felt that Wang Yidi was right and just took it as his niece comforting him.

Seeing Pan Shuai's expression, Huang Zhitao glared fiercely at Wang Yidi, blaming her for making things worse. This had only made things worse, directly undermining Pan Shuai's confidence.

“I think Taozi is right, Teacher Pan, you are not without advantages after all.” Qiao Yingzi suddenly said with a bright look in her eyes.

"Really? Yingzi, then tell me quickly." Hearing Qiao Yingzi's words, Huang Zhitao asked excitedly, as if she had grasped the last straw before drowning.

"Have you all forgotten that although Teacher Su is a teacher, he is only 21 years old, while Teacher Li Meng should be almost 30? Do you think Teacher Li Meng's family might think that Teacher Su and Teacher Li Meng are not a good match? Teacher Pan is different. He is about the same age as Teacher Li Meng, so he should be more likely to be approved by Teacher Li Meng's family..." Qiao Yingzi laid out her thoughts, looking like she had everything under control.

“That’s right!” Pan Shuai immediately slapped his thigh and stood up excitedly: “Qiao Yingzi, you’re amazing!”

“Yes, Uncle, so you need to hurry up and find Teacher Li Meng’s parents and go through the parental route. As long as you get their support, Teacher Li Meng will definitely become my aunt.” Huang Zhitao chimed in from the side.

“Yes, Teacher Pan, send some more expensive gifts, say some nice things, and express your sincerity. I believe you can do it,” Wang Yidi added from the side.

"Okay! Let's eat quickly. After we finish eating, I'll check where Teacher Li Meng's parents live. I need to get started right away." Pan Shuai immediately agreed excitedly.

Afterwards, the group ordered quite a few dishes, but because everyone had something on their minds, they ate quickly and finished eating soon. The three women went home, while Pan Shuai started to get to work.

At this moment, Li Meng was completely unaware that her three students were advising Pan Shuai to take the parental route. She was still happily cooking with Su Chang at Su Chang's Rose Garden villa, like a young married couple.

Although she was initially surprised when Su Chang brought her to the villa, she didn't pay much attention to it. After all, she already knew that Su Chang was very rich, and she didn't care much about such things. What she admired more was Su Chang's good looks and his confidence and casualness. It could be said that she was attracted to his appearance.

The two quickly worked together to prepare five dishes and a soup. Although they were all home-style dishes, Li Meng was very satisfied at that moment.

When the food was served, Su Chang went to the kitchen to get bowls and chopsticks, while Li Meng went to get the drinks she had just bought. The two sat down at the table, and Li Meng deliberately did not sit opposite Su Chang, but sat next to her.

"Su Chang, I didn't expect you to cook so well." Li Meng exclaimed with admiration, her eyes sparkling with appreciation, and a slight smile of satisfaction on her lips.

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"It's mainly because you cooperated so well. Without your cooperation, how could I have done so well? Besides, my cooking also depends on my mood. Of course, I have to put more effort into cooking for someone I like," Su Chang teased, his eyes full of tenderness and a faint smile on his lips. As he spoke, he gently flicked Li Meng's nose.

"What do you mean?" Hearing Su Chang say that she was the person he liked, Li Meng's face turned red with embarrassment again. She lowered her head, fidgeting with the hem of her clothes, her heart pounding like a deer.

Then, as if she had thought of something, she looked up, staring nervously at Su Chang, bit her lip, and asked cautiously, "Um... Su Chang, you don't mind that I'm older than you, do you?"

"How could that be?" Su Chang gently patted Li Meng's head, his movements soft and warm, as if he were protecting a precious treasure. His voice was gentle yet firm, instantly making Li Meng feel at ease.

"You have no idea how charming you are. And if we went out together, people might not even know who's the older brother and who's the younger sister. Besides, have you forgotten what the vegetable vendors at the market said? They all said my wife is really beautiful."

Chapter 161 A Sweet Morning

"Hmph! I'm not your wife," Li Meng said coquettishly, a blush rising on her face, but her eyes sparkling with happiness. She gently pushed Su Chang, but couldn't help but smile.

"Oh, so you're not my wife? Then I'll just find another woman to be my wife," Su Chang teased, feigning helplessness and sighing.

"You dare!" Upon hearing that Su Chang was going to find another woman to be his wife, Li Meng immediately became agitated. Her eyes widened, and she gripped Su Chang's arm tightly with both hands, her voice filled with anger and tension. Her heart was filled with unease, afraid that Su Chang would really leave her.

Seeing Li Meng's reaction, Su Chang's heart skipped a beat. He didn't know how to tell Li Meng about his harem, but he still calmly teased her, "So, are you my wife? You can't just not want her yourself, can you? I can't go find someone else to be my wife, can I?"

"Oh my! Su Chang, you really are..." Li Meng's face instantly flushed red. She lowered her head shyly, gently fiddling with the hem of her clothes, and said softly, "We've only been dating for a short time, so we should take our time with marriage."

Looking at Li Meng's shy appearance, Su Chang couldn't help but smile. He deliberately pretended to be serious and said, "Okay, I was just kidding. Besides, there's no rule that says you can't call your partner your wife if you're not married."

Li Meng then looked up, gave Su Chang a reproachful look, and then gently pinched him, saying coquettishly, "Oh! You're so annoying!"

At this moment, Li Meng suddenly realized that she had been tricked by Su Chang again. Her face turned even redder, and she muttered to herself, "It hasn't been that long, and Su Chang has already tricked me twice. But strangely, I don't feel that disgusted. On the contrary, I feel a sweet feeling in my heart. What's going on?"

Su Chang sensed Li Meng's subtle movements, and he quickly pretended to be in a lot of pain, exclaiming exaggeratedly, "Ouch, ouch, ouch! Let's eat quickly, or the food will get cold."

Upon hearing this, Li Meng immediately became anxious. She quickly put down her chopsticks and asked with concern, "Um... are you alright? Did I pinch you too hard?" Her eyes were filled with heartache and self-reproach.

Seeing Li Meng's anxious expression, Su Chang's heart softened. He gently took Li Meng's hand and comforted her, "It's okay, you're not very strong, how could I be in pain?"

Li Meng was still worried. She picked up Su Chang's hand, which she had just pinched, and examined it carefully. Only after finding nothing wrong did she finally breathe a sigh of relief. She smiled apologetically and said, "I'm sorry, Wei, I didn't mean to. I won't do it again."

Su Chang patted Li Meng's head gently and said, "It's okay, Mengmeng, hurry up and eat." As he spoke, he picked up some food for Li Meng.

Li Meng happily accepted the food Su Chang offered, her smile exceptionally bright. Not to be outdone, she picked up a piece of food and fed it to Su Chang. Their eyes met, as if the whole world had shrunk to just the two of them.

Sweet times always fly by. After finishing their meal, the two cleared the table together and sat down in the living room. Su Chang gently pulled Li Meng into his arms. Li Meng struggled slightly before resting her head on Su Chang's chest, wrapping her arms around his waist, and looking at him with adoration, she said, "Awei, do you think we'll always be this happy?"

Looking at Li Meng's longing eyes, Su Chang hesitated whether to tell Li Meng the truth or keep it from her like Tao Zi did. After thinking for a moment, she decided to tell her the truth. After all, it would not be fair to Li Meng to hide it from her. Su Chang felt a lot of guilt every time she faced Tao Zi.

"Mengmeng, what would you do if I told you that I already have a girlfriend?" Su Chang asked tentatively.

Upon hearing Su Chang's words, Li Meng trembled violently, her eyes turning red. She looked at Su Chang in disbelief and asked, "Su Chang, are you telling the truth?"

Su Chang felt a pang of heartache seeing Li Meng's pitiful appearance and couldn't bear it, but she still composed herself, nodded heavily, and said with a serious expression, "Yes, I already have girlfriends, and more than one."

"What?" Li Meng looked at Su Chang in shock and was about to get up from Su Chang's arms.

Su Chang hugged Li Meng tightly and said earnestly, "Mengmeng, I do have more than one woman, and they all know about each other. I will never get married in this life, nor will I give up any of them. Now I have fallen in love with you. Will you be my woman?"

Li Meng immediately felt her worldview collapse. Upon hearing Su Chang's words, she initially felt that Su Chang was lying to her, but then, seeing Su Chang's serious eyes, she realized that Su Chang was not deceiving her.

"Won't they be jealous?" Li Meng asked, still unwilling to give up.

"Well... there probably will be, but they are all very kind people. And in this big family we've built, no one schemes against each other. Everyone helps each other and can do what they like, so everyone gets along very well. So you don't need to be afraid," Su Chang explained patiently.

Li Meng stared at Su Chang for a long time, and when she found that Su Chang did not dodge, she knew that what Su Chang said was true. She lowered her head and thought for a while, and then, as if she had made up her mind, she looked at Su Chang and said, "Awei, I like you very much, and I have fallen in love with you, but I don't know if I can fit in with you, and I don't know if my parents can accept it. Right now, I just want to avoid regrets. Love me, okay?"

After Li Meng finished speaking, she took the initiative to kiss Su Chang. Su Chang didn't know what to say at this moment, so he began to respond to Li Meng actively. He felt that no matter how much he said, it was better to conquer her directly and make Li Meng unable to leave him.

The next morning, Su Chang slowly woke up and saw Li Meng nestled sweetly in his arms, clinging tightly to his waist like an octopus. A hint of doting looked into his eyes, and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly as he gently kissed Li Meng's forehead.

Su Chang carefully pried Li Meng's hands open, afraid of waking her. He tiptoed out of the room, intending to make her a sumptuous breakfast.

Li Meng didn't wake up until around seven o'clock. She was immediately struck by the unfamiliar surroundings and felt a wave of panic. She tried to get up, but a sudden pain in her lower body snapped her back to reality.

Her face flushed involuntarily as she recalled her passionate encounter with Su Chang last night, muttering to herself, "That Su Chang is really something, like a bull. No wonder he has so many girlfriends."

However, a strange sense of happiness welled up deep inside her, as if this bittersweet feeling was intoxicating her. Her mind kept replaying the crazy moments the two of them had shared the night before, and she unconsciously swallowed hard.

"Mengmeng, you're awake?" At that moment, Su Chang walked in carrying a tray. His voice was gentle and concerned, and his eyes were full of love.

"Huh? Su Chang, when did you come in?" When Li Meng saw Su Chang come in, she immediately burrowed under the covers, covering herself completely, her face flushed. Her heart was pounding, as if she could hear her own heartbeat.

"What's wrong? Are you shy? Last night..." Su Chang couldn't help but tease Li Meng when he saw her adorable appearance. He had a mischievous smile on his face and his eyes were gleaming with cunning.

"Oh dear! Su Chang, stop talking! How could you be so naughty?" Li Meng said coquettishly, her voice tinged with a hint of anger and shyness. Her eyes flickered, avoiding Su Chang's gaze, as if afraid he would see through her thoughts.

Seeing this, Su Chang became even more smug. He approached Li Meng step by step, his smile growing brighter. Li Meng suddenly trembled; she sensed that Su Chang was up to no good, and her anxiety grew.

She wrapped herself in the blanket and slowly moved away from Su Chang, saying, "Su Chang, don't do anything rash, I still have to go to school later." Her voice carried a hint of pleading, and her eyes revealed her worry for Su Chang.

"Just kidding," Su Chang said with a smile. "I made you breakfast, have some first." As she spoke, Su Chang placed a folding table on the bed and put the plate on the table.