Math professor returns to routine

Chapter 508 9 years old

School gate.

The lights are bright and people are coming in and out.

Lu You and Tang Wan were standing at the corner of the intersection, with a young man riding an electric scooter in front of them.

"Hello, is this Mr. Lu?"

"I'm."

The young man handed over two boxes, one large and one small.

The big box is rectangular and opaque, so you can't see what's inside. The small box is cylindrical and transparent on all sides, so you can see the inside at a glance.

"Here are the two cakes you ordered. Please check them."

Lu You pulled out the ticket tied to the small box, confirmed that the recipient's name and phone number matched his own, and then looked at the cake in the small box.

The main body is complete and the appearance is intact.

Lu You took the two boxes one by one and said, "No problem, thank you for coming."

"You're welcome, welcome to visit next time."

The guy turned the accelerator and the car came like the wind and went like the wind.

Lu You turned to look at Tang Wan, and Tang Wan happened to look over at him, and their eyes met.

"Help me get one?"

"I'll take the small one."

Tang Wan passed her index finger through the ribbon that bound the small box, took it away, and held it in front of her to examine it carefully.

The cake is mainly cream yellow in color, and is about the size of a palm times the height of a middle finger. There is a circle of shell-shaped cream icing on the upper and lower edges of the bottom. The top is surrounded by six light pink roses and decorated with green leaves. The empty area in the center is covered with small creamy white squares.

Tang Wan guessed that these little things were probably milk jellies.

In the very center, there is a sign with a white chocolate base and nine words written on it in dark chocolate.

【Happy birthday, little Tang Wan】

"Little friend? Why do you call me little friend?" Tang Wan gave Lu You a puzzled look.

Lu You smiled slightly and said, "Doesn't this make you look younger?"

"Oh, I see!" Tang Wan looked like she saw through everything. "You refine copper."

Lu You's smile was fleeting.

"You know a hammer!"

After getting the cake, the two of them didn't stay long and set off back to school.

"Speaking of which, honey, if you buy two cakes, can we finish them together?"

"I reserved a share for your roommate."

"Where's the place? Where to eat?"

"Let's go to the cafeteria. There are tables and chairs there, and there's plenty of space."

……

There were few people in the cafeteria.

At this time, most students are busy with their own things. Apart from the uncles and aunts who are cooking and sweeping the floor, there are not many people around.

The two found a secluded place, put the box on the table, and sat side by side.

"Oh, Master Tang, who has worked hard all day, can finally eat the cake!" Tang Wan raised the corners of her mouth and stretched out her hands to the ribbon of the small box. "First, let me ask, you want to eat this small one, right?"

Lu You was unpacking the tableware and replied, "Big or small, they're all yours, eat whatever you want."

"Then I'll eat the small one!"

Tang Wan happily untied the bow made of ribbon and took off the top cover. An indescribable smell filled her nose.

Like soaking smelly socks in water, put them in a closed space to ferment for three days, and then mix them with ripe leopard bananas.

There is fragrance in the stinky, and there is stinky in the fragrance.

"This stinky smell..." Tang Wan leaned in and sniffed it, "Could it be durian?"

Lu You distributed the forks and plates, and without further explanation, handed a disposable Western-style knife to Tang Wan.

"You'll know once you cut it open."

"Wait a minute, I'll take a picture."

Tang Wan took out her cell phone, made a scissors gesture in front of the camera, aimed at the cake, and pressed the shutter.

"OK, done!"

Tang Wan put her phone back into her pocket, took the disposable western knife, and was about to take action.

"No, it seems like something is missing." Tang Wan frowned, her face solemn, "Is there a link that is missing?"

"If you hadn't told me, I would have forgotten."

Lu You took out the matching number-shaped candles, stood in front of the cake, and took out a lighter to create a flame.

The flames above the numbers "1" and "9" gradually became brighter.

"That's all right now!"

"I always feel like you are just being perfunctory to me." Tang Wan stared at Lu You with gloomy eyes.

"Illusions are all illusions!"

Lu You walked around behind Tang Wan, put his hands on her shoulders, and with a little force, Tang Wan sat down on the chair.

"Come on, start making a wish! I'll sing you a happy birthday song."

Tang Wan interlaced her fingers, lowered her brows and closed her eyes.

Lu You bent down and leaned close to Tang Wan's ear, humming softly.

"Happy birthday to you~Happy birthday to you~"

After the song was over, Tang Wan opened her eyes again and let out a breath.

The flame flickered twice and then regained its strength.

Tang Wan blew out a second breath, adding extra force.

The flames flickered violently and went out, only to reignite a moment later.

The flames burned silently, like a silent mockery.

"Did you make some wishes that God couldn't fulfill, so the candle won't go out?"

"No way! I just want to be healthy, live forever, and have endless money in my bank account. Is that that difficult?"

"You might as well make a wish to be God, that's all." Lu You patted Tang Wan's head in annoyance, and then blew hard.

The candle went out and white smoke rose up.

"Don't be too greedy."

"Since people can't be greedy, then can't I just stop being a human?"

As soon as these words were spoken, an old joke hidden deep in Lu You's mind was brought up.

【我は人间をやめるぞ, JOJO! 】

"Do you also want to put on a mask and become a vampire that surpasses humans?"

“Is there such a magical prop?”

"You can take a plane to Eagle Country and find a family called Joestar. They might have a collection." Lu You teased with a smile, and then sat down on Tang Wan's right. "Stop making trouble and eat the cake!"

"Ah."

When it comes to eating, Tang Wan has never been fussy.

First, pull out the chocolate stand in the middle, bite off half of it, and feed the other half to Lu You.

When his fingertips touched his lips, Lu You had the urge to bite them.

“How is it? Is it delicious?”

The chocolate melts in your mouth, turning into a thick, sweet liquid that flows through your throat, leaving behind a hint of milky aroma and bitterness.

"It's ok, but a little too sweet."

"Really? I think it's just right."

Tang Wan picked up the dinner knife, aimed at the gap between the roses, and cut with the knife.

The originally slight smell suddenly became strong.

"This is the smell!"

Tang Wan divided the cake into two pieces based on the roses, one for Lu You and one for herself.

The distribution phase ends and the eating phase begins.

Tang Wan threw away the knife and picked up the fork, cut off a pointed corner of the cake on the plate, dipped it in a little cream, and put it into her mouth.

In an instant, it was as if a bomb exploded on the tip of my tongue.

The cream is smooth and silky, the lasagna has distinct layers, and the durian jam is sweet and sticky, with a hint of coolness after being frozen.

Its taste is a blend of caramel, honey and banana, with a hint of mellow wine aroma.

Tang Wan took a deep breath, and the thousands of words in her heart finally converged into one sentence.

“My life is complete!”

"How can eating durian thousand layers involve life?"

"You don't understand!" Tang Wan picked up the plate and raised it above her head, like a religious fanatic making a pilgrimage to a miracle. "Food to me is like mathematics to you. It is an indispensable part of life."

"Which cake do you think is better, the one I made or the one you bought outside?"

Tang Wan was distracted, and recalled that in junior high school, Zhao Huijuan would ask the same question every time she imitated other restaurants to prepare new dishes.

Who is more handsome, me or Mr. Xu in the north of the city?

The answer is naturally: How can Xu Gong compare to you?

"What you cook is delicious, but if you don't cook it, I can't eat it no matter how delicious it is. What's the point?"

Lu You clearly sensed the resentment accumulated in Tang Wan's heart.

Come to think of it, the last time I made dessert for Logan was a long time ago.

"I also want to make a birthday cake for you myself, but time doesn't allow it!" Lu You gently stroked Tang Wan's cheek, "The new semester has just started, and there are so many things to do and classes to catch up with. I have three or four classes every day, so how can I make it home in time? Or do you want me to skip classes?"

Tang Wan forked off a piece of cake and blocked Lu You's mouth, saying, "Lu Xun once said that time is like a woman's thorns. If you squeeze hard, you will always have some."

Lu You was speechless.

"Does Lu Xun know what you said?"

Tang Wan raised her eyebrows and said proudly, "I don't mind changing my name to Lu Xun."

"Kid, you are invincible."

"No matter how invincible I am, won't I still be ridden and bullied by you in bed?"

Tang Wan opened her mouth wide and swallowed a large piece of cake on the plate in one gulp, her cheeks puffed up like a hamster.

"Eat slowly, no one is going to snatch the food from you." Lu You put his hand on Tang Wan's back, afraid that she would choke.

Tang Wan's mouth moved, and her swollen cheeks slowly returned to their original state like a deflated balloon.

"Good things should be eaten with big mouthfuls!"

"You'd better not choke to death, otherwise I'll have to find a new girlfriend." Lu You took out a tissue and helped Tang Wan wipe off the remaining cream around her lips.

"Don't worry, even if I die, my ghost will always haunt you and make sure you won't be single."

Although Tang Wan was smiling brightly, Lu You felt a chill down his spine, as if he was falling into a cold abyss.

"Do you hate me that much?"

"hatred?"

Tang Wan rubbed a little cream on her index finger, smeared it between Lu You's lips, and leaned forward slightly.

Under the light, the two people's shadows overlapped and could not be distinguished from each other.

When their lips separated, all traces of cream on Lu You's lips had disappeared, leaving only a slight moisture.

"I don't even have time to love you, so how can I hate you?"

Tang Wan's rippling eyes turned into meteorites from outer space. Grabbing the meteor's tail, she fiercely attacked Lu You's inner defenses, blasting a gap.

In an instant, emotions rolled out like a surging tide.

Lu You took a deep breath, held it for a while, and then slowly exhaled.

Damn! Why is there an early class tomorrow?

As for skipping classes, Lu You didn't even think about it.

Since his thesis defense last year, all the professors and associate professors in the School of Mathematics have recognized him, and skipping classes is just a way of covering up the truth.

"Baby, there's something I don't know whether I should say or not."

"You've already said it all, so what else should I say or not say?" While speaking, Tang Wan cut off the second piece of cake and put it on the plate.

Lu You carefully organized his words and said, "This year's birthday gift will have to be postponed for a while."

Tang Wan ate the cake, pulled out the fork, and said calmly: "Tell me, what's the reason?"

Lu You raised his eyebrows and asked in surprise: "Aren't you angry?"

"Don't be angry!"

Tang Wan cut the cake with a fork, picked up a small piece, and put it to Lu You's mouth again. Lu You opened his mouth and ate it naturally.

"To be honest, I can accept it if you only send the cake without any extra gifts. It would be better if you don't spend a lot of money on expensive jewelry. I would not feel any psychological pressure."

"You feel that your efforts and rewards are not equal, and you feel that you owe me something?"

Tang Wan nodded and continued to cut the cake and feed it to Lu You.

"A single leg hair of yours is worth five or six figures. I am an ordinary girl from an ordinary family, with no money and no background. Sometimes I really don't know how to repay you for your kindness to me."

"From what you said, you just don't want an expensive birthday present? Got it. I'll call the boss to return it right away." Lu You pretended to take out his cell phone.

"Hey, don't!" Tang Wan quickly put the plate on the table and reached out to stop Lu You. "A promise is like spilled water. How can you take it back?"

"Isn't this because I understand you and don't want you to have any psychological burden?"

"It's okay, I have strong shoulders and I love to carry loads, the heavier the better!"

"You have no money and no background, what can you give me in return?"

Tang Wan held her head high and chest puffed out, her eyes stern.

"I don't have any money or background, but I have a young and tough body!"

"Down!"

……

crunch--

The dormitory door was pushed open and Tang Wan walked in carrying a large box.

"Girls, I'm back with food!"

"Food? What food?" Xiao Airen ran over wearing long-sleeved shirt, long pants and pajamas, with a towel on his head.

Liu Qingmeng had already gone to bed. He poked his head out from behind the blackout curtain and asked, "Want a barbecue?"

Park Soo-young was busy applying an unknown sticky liquid on her face and just gave Tang Wan a look.

Seeing Xiao Airen so enthusiastic, Tang Wan directly stuffed the big box into her hand.

"You'll know if you open it and take a look."

Tang Wan walked back to her seat, put down her schoolbag, took off her coat, took the water cup and drank from it.

My mouth is full of the taste of durian, which is quite uncomfortable.

Xiao Airen placed the big box on the desk, took out a pair of scissors to cut the straps, and then opened the top cover.

A large blue-purple cake appeared in front of Xiao Airen, with English words written on the surface of the cake.

"Happy Birthday?"

Xiao Airen spelled it out subconsciously and turned his head sharply to look at Tang Wan.

"Sister Wanwan, is today your birthday?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Liu Qingmeng also cast his gaze towards Tang Wan, and Park Soo-young even stopped what she was doing and looked straight at Tang Wan.

Tang Wan didn't keep the secret and nodded in acknowledgement.

"You didn't even tell me in advance, so I didn't have time to prepare a birthday present!" Xiao Airen's tone was filled with a bit of naive complaint.

"Definitely next time."

A few days ago, Tang Wan considered telling everyone her birthday, but then she changed her mind and wondered if that would seem like asking for gifts, so she gave up.

Xiao Airen opened the closet door, took out two steamed cakes and a bottle of Amour, ran to Tang Wan, and put them all on her desk.

"Sister Wanwan, I'm sorry to have to bear with you this year, but I promise to give you something better next year!"

Seeing Xiao Airen's serious expression, Tang Wan couldn't help but smile and pinched her face.

"I have received your kindness. To thank you, I will also give you a message. Just hold on a little longer. Dawn will be just around the corner."

Xiao Airen tilted his head, with a look of confusion in his small eyes.

"It doesn't matter if you don't understand, you will understand it naturally in the future."

Liu Qingmeng was the second person to give Tang Wan a gift, an unopened box of vegetarian tripe with sesame sauce.

"Wanwan, just eat it for now. I'll send you a big gift package of snacks in a couple of days."

"Thank you Qingmeng." Tang Wan gladly accepted it.

The last one was Park Soo-young. She had a black mask on her face, couldn’t open her mouth, and her voice was in a sticky voice.

"Take out the payment code."

Tang Wan did as she was told.

Park Soo-young picked up her phone and scanned the QR code.

【Two hundred yuan received via vx.】

Tang Wan's eyes widened and her pupils trembled.

"Let me know your birthday in advance next time, don't be so formal."

Park Soo-young put her phone back into her trouser pocket, turned around and left, looking very cool and neat.

"Thank you, Captain, Sir She-Chang!"

(End of this chapter)