Rebirth: Starting from a Trainee Teacher

Chapter 157 Looking back and smiling
"Auntie is very happy when Xiao Zhou comes. Bring her something."

Mother Gu greeted Zhou Jing warmly, but after she finished speaking, her throat felt itchy and she couldn't help coughing twice.

"I should have come to see Auntie earlier. I just came in with a chill."

Zhou Jing said with a hint of apology.

"It's okay, it's okay. Xiao Zhou, come and sit down. Jia Jia, don't just stand there. Make Xiao Zhou a cup of tea."

The smile on Gu's mother's face became even brighter.

Perhaps because she was too excited, Mother Gu started coughing again.

"Tell you not to get up."

Gu Jia patted her mother's back gently and went to make tea.

"Cut the top of the pear, dig out the core, put a few peppercorns in it, add some water and steam it. It has a cough-relieving effect. Auntie can try it."

Zhou Jing said with concern.

"Okay, okay, let's try it tonight. Auntie Xiao Zhoulai's illness will be more than half cured."

Mother Gu couldn't stop smiling, and thought that it was worth it to have the young man visit her.

"I'm steaming one now,"

Gu Jia then understood the boy's intention of bringing pears. This guy was really thoughtful. It was indeed appropriate to bring pears to visit people with colds and coughs. Seeing her mother's happy face, Gu Jia was worried that her mother would be too happy and suddenly reveal her identity for her.

"Xiao Zhou eats fruit."

Mother Gu pushed the fruit plate towards the boy.

"Thank you auntie."

Zhou Jing picked up an orange.

Gu Jia first made a cup of black tea and handed it to Zhou Jing, and then steamed the pears according to Zhou Jing's method.

She washed the pear, cut off a piece from the handle end, scooped out the core with a spoon, and washed a few peppercorns and put them in.

"Zhou Jing, should I put hot or cold water in the pear?"

Gu Jia wondered if the cold water would be able to boil.

"It's all right."

Zhou Jing glanced towards the kitchen.

At this time, Gu Jia was not wearing a down jacket. She was wearing a slim white striped sweater on her upper body and black leggings that could be worn outside. The leggings were high-waisted style, with two bright button-like things on the waistline. The slim sweater bound Gu Jia's small waist, and the high-waisted leggings perfectly modified Gu Jia's 1.7-meter-tall legs and waist and hips.

Gu Jia has long beautiful hair, which makes her look more casual at home, adding more warmth to her beauty.

In front of Gu's mother, Zhou Jing couldn't help but keep his eyes on Gu Jia for a second or two.

"This is the first time that Jiajia has brought a boy home. She doesn't even have any male friends around her. Her father and I often wonder if she doesn't know how to date boys. What does Xiaozhou like to do when she's not working?"

Noticing the boy's gentle and infatuated look at her daughter, Gu's mother said with a cheerful smile on her face.

"Play basketball and read books. I play basketball more when the weather is warm, but rarely in the winter."

Zhou Jing said as he covered his hands with the water cup.

"Jia Jia said you were pretty good at playing basketball in high school. It's good for boys to like sports. Jia Jia is pretty good at badminton and tennis, and even won a prize at the university athletic meet. You can play together when you have time. Jia Jia is also good at swimming."

Mother Gu asked Zhou Jing about her daughter's interests and hobbies.

Zhou Jing was slightly stunned when he heard that Gu Jia could swim. He picked up the water cup and took a sip and said, "I have seen photos of Teacher Gu playing badminton and tennis in college. I also thought about practicing with Teacher Gu when the weather gets warmer."

"Jiajia used to be a sporty girl. She also played table tennis. She was also interested in the boys playing basketball in the square. If you have time, please teach her how to play basketball."

Mother Gu continued to speak with a smile.

"Row."

Zhou Jing thought in his heart that Gu's mother was teaching him face to face how to pursue Gu Jia!

With a mother-in-law like this, there is no need to worry about not achieving great things.

"Can you swim?"

After steaming the pears, Gu Jia came to the living room and said to Zhou Jing.

"I can doggy paddle, but I'm basically a landlubber."

Actually, Zhou Jing is a good swimmer, but he can't show it.

When two people get along and communicate, sometimes the other party should be reserved about the projects that the other party is good at. This is humility and also gives the other party the opportunity to actively communicate and discuss with you. On the contrary, you can perform well in the projects that the other party is not good at but you are good at. This way, both parties can interact better. It would be less fun if two people knew everything.

In short, a complementary relationship is the best.

"Nine out of ten northerners are poor swimmers, and those who can swim can only doggy paddle," said Gu Jia with a smile.

"Jia Jia will teach Xiao Zhou next summer."

Gu's mother guided Zhou Jing and then guided her daughter.

Teach Zhou Jing to swim?
Gu Jia blushed at the thought. It was incredible that her mother could say such words seriously in front of Zhou Jing.

Zhou Jing was a little excited, and couldn't help but imagine what Gu Jia would look like in a swimsuit.

"You have such great recreational facilities now, you should exercise more. When we were young, we didn't even have a place to play."

Mother Gu looked at her daughter and the boy and said.

"Yes, young people nowadays stay at home too much. They are too lazy to move but complain that they have too much homework and no time to exercise."

Zhou Jing nodded and said.

"That's right. In high school, I said I didn't have time to exercise. When I got to college, I either stayed in the dorm or played games when I had time."

Gu Jia agreed.

"Master, do you want to eat?"

Zhou Jing peeled the orange and gave half to Gu Jia.

Gu Jia took it, just in time for her to eat it but didn't want to peel it. Every time she peeled an orange or other fruit with skin, it would be sticky and uncomfortable if she didn't wash her hands. So with someone as diligent and sensible as Zhou Jing by her side, Gu Jia's nutrition would be more balanced.

"You can't eat by yourself? How can you be so embarrassed?"

Mother Gu rolled her eyes at her daughter and said unhappily.

Gu Jia had an orange slice in her mouth, looking innocent.

"Are you usually so lazy and gluttonous?"

Mother Gu pinched her daughter's waist and continued.

"No, I'm very diligent in school."

Gu Jia quickly defended herself.

"Teacher Gu is usually quite virtuous."

Zhou Jing tried to smooth things over.

The more Mother Gu sees the boy, the more she likes him. "Jia Jia is sometimes impatient, but she has a good temper. Xiao Zhou doesn't have to give in to her. Just say what needs to be said. We can't have one person working hard while the other is lazy and gluttonous."

Gu's mother knows her daughter very well. Although she cannot be called virtuous, she has changed a lot in the past six months and has become much more hardworking.

"Ahem! Mom, go take a rest. Your cough has just gotten better. Don't let it get any worse." The mother became more and more excited as she spoke. Gu Jia interrupted by coughing twice and looked at Zhou Jing and said, "Come sit in my bedroom for a while?"

"Okay, Auntie, have a good rest."

Zhou Jing got up and went to the bedroom with Gu Jia.

Gu Jia's house has three bedrooms and a living room, with an area of ​​about 120 square meters. It doesn't look like the home of a high-ranking official in the city. It may be that Zhou Jing has a misunderstanding about officials and thinks they all live in villas or mansions.

Gu Jia's bedroom is simple in style.

A double bed with a light blue cartoon bunny pattern on the bed.

There is a dressing table next to the bay window on the left side of the bed, with a white gauze curtain hanging on the outside of the bay window. A pumpkin and a rabbit are placed on the wool blanket. There is a cotton sofa with cushions on one end against the wall. There is also a small table on the wool blanket. On the table are a book, a cartoon water cup, and a bunch of pink roses in a vase. There are floor-length curtains hanging on the inside of the bay window.

Against the wall on the right side of the bed is a white integrated desk and computer desk. On the desk there is a desktop computer, books, and girlish-style ornaments. In addition, the bedroom also has a wardrobe, sofa, chairs, etc.

The room is filled with a fresh scent, which is refreshing.

"Master's room smells so good."

Zhou Jing glanced around the bedroom. The simple and fresh layout and style gave people a very comfortable feeling.

"Do you like this incense?"

Gu Jia closed the bedroom door and walked away.

"like."

“I like to come often.”

Gu Jia turned around, flashed a smile and came to the desk.

"Okay!"

When she looked back and smiled, she was so charming that Gu Jia's smile made Zhou Jing's eyes dazed for a moment.

(End of this chapter)