Xia Wanyuan was already sitting on Jun Shiling’s lap. Being pressed in by Jun Shiling, she was immediately pressed close to Jun Shiling. Xia Wanyuan moved unnaturally, but Jun Shiling held her waist. “Don’t move.”

“CEO Jun, your self-control is really bad.” Xia Wanyuan did not dare to move anymore. She looked up at Jun Shiling and smiled.

Jun Shiling glanced at Xia Wanyuan and suddenly smiled.

Jun Shiling was handsome to begin with. Even though they had lived together for so long, Xia Wanyuan was still dazzled by Jun Shiling’s sudden brilliance. “What are you laughing at?”

“Do you know what your fans say about you?”

“Huh?” Xia Wanyuan rarely paid attention to the comments on Weibo.

“They said you’re cold and aloof.” A smile appeared in Jun Shiling’s eyes. “They said you’re the Ice Goddess. They said the entire world can be a little vixen, but not you.”

Xia Wanyuan raised her eyebrows slightly. “Do you know what a little vixen means?”

Jun Shiling’s life was filled with finance and capital. He was even more old-fashioned than my lifestyle, yet he knew what a little vixen was?

“The way you are now.”

“…” Xia Wanyuan frowned slightly. “Are you scolding me?”

Jun Shiling’s smile widened. “No, you’re very cute.”

If Xia Wanyuan did not trust him, she would definitely not be like this in front of him.

When they returned to the manor, Mother Li had already prepared the food.

When Xia Wanyuan first came to the modern world, the servants did not hate her, but they avoided her in their hearts. After all, the original owner was arrogant and domineering.

Now, in the manor, the servants all liked this mistress from the bottom of their hearts. Xia Wanyuan looked cold, but she was actually very easy to get along with. Moreover, as long as Xia Wanyuan was around, Jun Shiling would not be so scary.

Although Jun Shiling had informed the manor to make a simple supper, the servants had made many of Xia Wanyuan’s favorite dishes.

Xia Wanyuan went upstairs full from food. Jun Shiling had already filled the bathtub for her.

After a while, it was almost one o’clock in the morning. Xia Wanyuan finally crawled under the blanket with a faint fragrance. Jun Shiling, who had been reading documents, put down what he was doing and pulled Xia Wanyuan into his arms. “Goodnight.”

“No.” Xia Wanyuan placed her foot on Jun Shiling’s leg. “CEO Jun, I can’t sleep.”

Jun Shiling’s body stiffened. He reached out and pressed Xia Wanyuan’s foot to stop her from moving. “Aren’t you going to school tomorrow morning?”

“That’s right.”

un Shiling gritted his teeth. “Then don’t provoke me.”

Xia Wanyuan smiled. “I don’t think you can hug me yet.”

Jun Shiling suddenly stood up and walked quickly out the door. Xia Wanyuan looked at the open door in surprise. Not long after, Jun Shiling carried Xiao Bao into the house.

Just as Xiao Bao was sleeping soundly, he was suddenly picked up by a large hand. He thought it was a little monster and struggled for a long time before realizing that it was Jun Shiling.

Xiao Bao was still sleepy and looked adorable.

The next second, he was thrown into Xia Wanyuan’s arms by Jun Shiling. Xiao Bao did not know what had happened, but he subconsciously smelled Xia Wanyuan’s scent. His big eyes curved up. “Mommy!”

Xia Wanyuan did not know whether to laugh or cry as she patted Xiao Bao’s back. “Mm, go to sleep.”

Lying in Xia Wanyuan’s arms, Xiao Bao quickly fell asleep again. Only then did Xia Wanyuan look at Jun Shiling, who was standing by the bed. Jun Shiling happened to look at her too. Xia Wanyuan turned her head and snorted.

“…” Jun Shiling sighed in his heart. He lifted the blanket and kissed Xia Wanyuan’s hair through Xiao Bao. “Goodnight, baby.”

At an angle that Jun Shiling could not see, the corners of Xia Wanyuan’s lips curled up slightly.

——

The next morning, just as Xia Wanyuan arrived at the school gate, Principal Yang called her. Xia Wanyuan went to the office and saw Principal Yang looking worried.

“Wanyuan, you’re here. Sit.” Principal Yang waved at Xia Wanyuan. “I have something to tell you.”

In front of Xia Wanyuan, Principal Yang had never put on any airs. He directly revealed his intention of looking for Xia Wanyuan.

During this period of time, the education system was being investigated. The higher-ups had set up anonymous reporting points nationwide to collect information from the education system.

After the report ended, the higher-ups counted the questions that the first-tier teachers had the most reactions to. One of the more important ones was a report about Xia Wanyuan.

A professor at Qing University, and a dual professor at that. Such a halo was too dazzling. Many people could not reach the threshold of Qing University even if they worked hard their entire lives.

In China, to become a university professor, one had to at least have a Ph.D. degree. Furthermore, one had to have multiple overseas studies experiences. Then, they had to be evaluated from teachers, teaching assistants, lecturers, associate professors, and professors. Every level had to have the corresponding class duration, thesis, and scientific research results. The higher one went, the higher the requirements.

Normally speaking, it would take decades to become a professor at an ordinary university, let alone the top university in China.

In the country, many teachers complained anonymously to their superiors. “Xia Wanyuan, an ordinary undergraduate graduate, has neither a doctorate nor a journal to publish. What right does she have to become a dual professor at Qing University?”

Without this appeal, no one knew that there were so many teachers in the country who doubted Xia Wanyuan’s identity as a professor.

Humans were like this. When they were alone, they did not dare to stand up and speak. Once they realized that they had more companions, their courage increased.

Instantly, a large number of teachers from the education system in the country stood up and openly questioned the Education Bureau and Qing University. “How did Xia Wanyuan manage to become a professor at Qing University?”

More and more people spoke up. In the end, the Education Bureau could not sit still anymore. They wrote a letter to the Qing University explaining the situation and claiming that if Xia Wanyuan really could not meet the requirements, they could not give her the title of professor. This was against the rules.

“Sigh, we all know your strength.” Principal Yang was caught in the middle and found it difficult to do anything. “I’m just informing you about this. You don’t have to take it to heart. We old fellows will help you.”

“Thank you, Principal.” Xia Wanyuan nodded. “Then I’ll go to class first.”

“Okay, go. Don’t feel burdened.” Principal Yang sighed. It was a good thing that the education system had rules, but these rules were really too rigid sometimes.

Xia Wanyuan, who usually arrived early in the classroom, was a few minutes late today after being held up in the office for a while.

Xia Wanyuan taught the students as usual. The students today were more cooperative than before.

“Alright, does anyone have any other questions?”

The students in the classroom instantly raised their hands. Xia Wanyuan randomly picked one.

“Professor Xia, I have no questions. I just have something to tell you. You’re my favorite teacher I’ve met since I was young. No matter what others say, I admire your knowledge.”