ISWTDB Ch52

Chapter 52: All My Money Is Yours (School Supernatural) (7,8)

Unconsciously, he always found himself near the tower, inexplicably thinking about the other’s smile and the way he fed him food. Every time he thought of the school doctor, his heart would uncontrollably speed up. So Lei Che couldn’t help but always appear near the tower.

But when the other really came out and saw him, Lei Che felt at a loss, not knowing how to face him.

Today, he was even more disturbed, not knowing why, just really wanting to see Ying Zhao. So Lei Che hesitated, wandering near the school, and when he saw Ying Zhao coming out of the school gate, he couldn’t help but follow at a distance.

Therefore, when Ying Zhao returned, Lei Che naturally noticed he was being followed. He quietly picked up a nearby stone, originally just in case.

Unexpectedly, the person following Ying Zhao was indeed a robber. So, Lei Che seized the moment and rushed out. Fortunately, the person in front of him was safe.

Ying Zhao naturally knew Lei Che had intentionally followed him, thus being there to save him. However, he pretended not to know, and seeing Lei Che not answering, he didn’t ask further, instead gratefully saying:

“Anyway, thank you for saving me. But, since you are my savior, I should repay you. So, what kind of thank you gift would you like? Or is there something you like?”

Hearing Ying Zhao’s words, Lei Che shook his head. If he liked something, it must be money. But could he really ask the person in front of him for money?

As soon as the thought arose, Lei Che shook his head vigorously. He didn’t want Ying Zhao’s money; he didn’t want to distance himself from him.

Or maybe helping this person, saving him, made Lei Che very happy.

Ying Zhao, seeing Lei Che’s thoughtful look, flicked his forehead and smiled, saying:

“Stop thinking about it. It’s so late, and I’m hungry. Didn’t your stomach just growl too? Since you said my cooking is delicious, why don’t we go to my place, have a hearty meal, and then discuss how I should repay you, my great benefactor!”

With that, Ying Zhao put his arm around Lei Che’s shoulder and walked with him towards the tower. Lei Che, feeling his touch, blushed for a moment. Watching the upright figure in front of him, he couldn’t help but follow.

They arrived at the tower, and Ying Zhao led Lei Che to the second floor, asking him to wait in his room.

It was already very late, so Ying Zhao didn’t plan to make anything too complicated. He decided to cook two bowls of noodles and fry a simple dish, which should be enough.

Remembering the last time Lei Che overate and felt uncomfortable, Ying Zhao carefully controlled the amount, making just enough to be satisfying.

When the steaming hot noodle soup was brought out, Lei Che’s stomach immediately growled.

Although he couldn’t hear his stomach growling, he knew it must be making a sound, feeling the vibration, and blushed.

Ying Zhao didn’t mind, placing the noodles in front of him and handing him a pair of chopsticks.

Though it was just plain noodles, there were sugar eggs, and Ying Zhao added several slices of ham for Lei Che, with a refreshing side dish on the table.

Lei Che swallowed, having been busy with Ying Zhao at the police station all night, he was starving.

Smelling the fragrant noodles, he picked up the chopsticks and began eating heartily. Ying Zhao, watching him enjoy his food, felt very pleased.

He took a piece of ham from his bowl and placed it in Lei Che’s, smiling as he said:

“You’re still growing, eat more nutritious food.”

Lei Che pursed his lips, picked up the ham Ying Zhao gave him, and put it in his mouth. Somehow, it tasted much better than the others.

As he ate his noodles, he glanced at Ying Zhao, feeling that everything about him was wonderful. Not only was he handsome, but also kind and gentle, always smiling, making people feel happy seeing him, and his cooking was so good.

Since Ying Zhao had given himself less noodles than Lei Che, he finished his bowl quickly. Satisfied, he patted his stomach and licked his lips.

Always watching Ying Zhao from the corner of his eye, Lei Che saw his bright red tongue dart out, making his heart skip a beat.

Feeling that it was something more delicious than the noodles, he couldn’t help but swallow.

Ying Zhao, full and content, looked up and saw Lei Che staring at him. The familiar look in his eyes was the same as when he wanted to hug and kiss him.

With a smile flashing in his eyes, he leaned close to Lei Che and asked, “What? Not enough to eat?”

Lei Che, seeing Ying Zhao lean in, suddenly realized he was daydreaming. Quickly shaking his head, he lowered it and ate his noodles in big gulps.

When Lei Che finished his noodles, Ying Zhao cleaned up the bowls and brought him a cup of honey water, smiling as he said:

“Alright, tell me, how should I repay you, my benefactor?”

Lei Che was stunned for a moment, then, without knowing why, replied, “Then, you can cook for me in the future.”

Lei Che hadn’t really wanted Ying Zhao to repay him, but when he saw him ask, he blurted out.

To his surprise, Ying Zhao nodded in satisfaction and said affirmatively to Lei Che:

“You have a point; that’s a good idea. Since you enjoy my cooking so much, why don’t you come and have lunch with me every day from now on? Anyway, I have to cook for myself at noon, and making an extra portion isn’t much trouble. Besides, it’s quite boring eating alone, and having you with me will be more enjoyable.”

Lei Che didn’t expect Ying Zhao to actually agree, and not just to cook him one meal, but to invite him to have lunch together every day.

Lei Che warned himself in his mind that this wasn’t a good idea and that he should refuse, but he couldn’t help feeling a bit expectant, really hoping to eat the food Ying Zhao made every day.

Unconsciously, he nodded to Ying Zhao, then watched as Ying Zhao stood up, opened a cabinet, and took out a pair of pajamas, throwing them to Lei Che with a smile, saying:

“Alright, put on these pajamas, and let’s go to bed early. It’s very late, and you have school tomorrow morning, and I have to go to work.”

Lei Che, holding the pajamas, stood stunned, looking at Ying Zhao in confusion. Ying Zhao raised an eyebrow and said:

“I remember you don’t live in the school dormitory, do you? Are you planning to leave here and go back to your place alone this late? It’s not safe at this hour, so you should just stay at my place tonight.”

Hearing Ying Zhao’s words, Lei Che opened his mouth. Indeed, he rented a very cheap apartment because the dormitory fees at Shenglin Academy were high.

But the place was actually very close to Shenglin Academy, less than a five-minute walk from the school gate.

However, he didn’t say this to Ying Zhao, swallowing the words and instead nodding, inexplicably feeling his heart warm as he touched the soft pajamas.

After a while, Lei Che saw Ying Zhao come out of the bathroom after washing up and pointed at himself. Lei Che nodded and followed Ying Zhao’s instructions, going to the bathroom.

He stayed inside for a long time before coming out. Ying Zhao wondered why Lei Che took so long but raised an eyebrow when he saw that Lei Che had obviously washed thoroughly.

Lei Che’s cheeks were red from the steam in the bathroom, and he looked at Ying Zhao with some apprehension. Ying Zhao smiled, thinking that perhaps Lei Che was hoping for something to happen.

Then he saw Lei Che, blushing, wearing the pajamas he gave him, and sitting awkwardly on the edge of the bed.

Since Ying Zhao lived alone, there was only one bed in the room. Fortunately, the bed wasn’t small, and two men could squeeze in.

Lei Che was much taller than Ying Zhao, so the pajamas seemed a bit small on him, but he still looked quite handsome and upright.

Ying Zhao nodded in satisfaction, looking at Lei Che’s face. Lei Che, feeling shy, turned his head away, avoiding Ying Zhao’s gaze.

He didn’t understand why he had washed so thoroughly in the bathroom, but he felt that since the person next to him was clean, and the room was clean, he should also be clean.

A memory of himself as a child, dirty and rummaging through the trash for food, flashed before his eyes. Lei Che unconsciously sniffed, trying to confirm that he didn’t have any bad smell.

Ying Zhao naturally reached out, brushed aside Lei Che’s bangs, revealing his forehead, and whistled, smiling as he said:

“Usually, your bangs cover it, so I didn’t notice, but you look really good. I bet a lot of girls at school like you, right? So, do you have a target? Let’s talk, and I can help you analyze your chances.”

Lei Che was taken aback by Ying Zhao’s words. Was the school doctor asking if he liked any girls? But he really didn’t; he had no interest in those girls.

However, if there was someone he cared about, it would be the person in front of him. Thinking about the opportunities Ying Zhao mentioned, Lei Che’s thoughts stirred, and he felt a different kind of longing for Ying Zhao.

But it seemed the school doctor was just making casual conversation without any hidden intentions.

Ying Zhao waited a long time without hearing Lei Che’s response. He turned to look at Lei Che, seeing him just blushing and staring at him, not saying anything. He patted Lei Che’s shoulder and laughed:

“Alright, I won’t tease you. I know you’re still young and can’t handle it. Let’s just rest early.”

With that, Ying Zhao lay down on the inside of the bed, making room for Lei Che. Lei Che, watching Ying Zhao already lying down, tried to calm his racing heart and quickly got under the covers.

Ying Zhao deliberately didn’t bring out another blanket for Lei Che, so they ended up sharing the same blanket, shoulder to shoulder.

The familiar scent of his lover surrounded him, making Ying Zhao feel relaxed and comfortable, and he soon fell asleep.

However, while Ying Zhao slept soundly, Lei Che couldn’t fall asleep for a long time. He felt that Ying Zhao seemed to have a comforting smell.

Lei Che turned his head, his eyes shining as he stared at Ying Zhao. Watching his peaceful sleeping face and listening to his steady breathing, Lei Che felt a kind of happiness and contentment he had never experienced before.

If he could sleep beside this person like this every day, wouldn’t he always have this fulfilling happiness?

Eating the food Ying Zhao made and seeing him smile at him, Lei Che felt a new longing growing in his heart.

In the past, he only wanted to make money, lots and lots of money, feeling that only the increasing numbers in his bank account could soothe his heart.

Not recalling those childhood days of hunger and hardship, nor constantly dreaming about those past days filled with anxiety and struggle for survival.

But facing this person in front of him, Lei Che felt that all the past sufferings had truly ended.

The other’s presence soothed him, and lying in the soft blanket, beside this person, Lei Che seemed to have finally achieved the peace he had always wanted.

He quietly moved closer to Ying Zhao, taking a deep breath of his scent. Unconsciously sighing in his heart, he smiled and slowly fell into sleep.

The next morning, Lei Che woke up to a pleasant aroma. Opening his eyes, he saw the person in front of him holding a steaming tray of food, with freshly made fried eggs and sausages.

Lei Che blinked, fully waking up. He realized that he had slept at Ying Zhao’s place last night. Turning his head and seeing Ying Zhao’s smiling face, Lei Che couldn’t help but curve his lips into a smile.

Ying Zhao gave Lei Che a bright smile and said, “Get up and eat breakfast quickly. After breakfast, you have to go to class.”

Lei Che nodded, quickly sitting up from the bed and going to the bathroom to wash up. Then, very obediently, he went back to the bed, folded the blanket neatly, and sat down at the table to enjoy his breakfast.

Picking up the soft egg and putting it in his mouth, Lei Che unconsciously made a relaxed expression. Beside it was crispy toasted bread and fragrant ham, along with a cup of warmed milk.

All of this made Lei Che feel a happiness he had never experienced before. After he finished eating, Ying Zhao brought back the clothes Lei Che had taken off to wash the previous night, handing them to Lei Che to put on.

Lei Che, surprised, took the freshly washed clothes, which still had a bit of the laundry detergent scent, feeling a warm flow in his heart.

Lei Che put on the clothes, and seeing that the time was about right, he reluctantly left.

In the following days, Lei Che went to the tower every noon to have lunch with Ying Zhao. Ying Zhao prepared simple and delicious dishes and made some fruit and vegetable juices to supplement Lei Che’s nutrition.

After all, his lover’s health didn’t seem very good. Lei Che obediently drank the juices, even though they didn’t taste great, he cherished them every time, not leaving a single drop, which made Ying Zhao very satisfied.

The two of them spent time together harmoniously, and Lei Che felt that the happiest part of his day was having lunch with Ying Zhao in the tower. However, such limited time left Lei Che increasingly dissatisfied.

They passed some peaceful days like this. Ying Zhao didn’t have much to do in the school, working leisurely, and having lunch with his lover at noon.

Ying Zhao didn’t push the relationship further. The original owner’s wish in this world was just to find someone who truly loved him. Since he had met his man, Ying Zhao wasn’t in a hurry.

He also had Xiao Bai monitor Lei Che’s surroundings, so he knew that the heroine Lan Lili still occasionally pestered Lei Che.

She acted gentle and virtuous, trying to help Lei Che to build a good reputation on campus.

The previous pushing incident was because Lan Lili’s admirer, He Lei, was jealous of her special treatment towards Lei Che and deliberately made things difficult for Lei Che.

Perhaps because life in the school slowed down Ying Zhao’s pace, he found these peaceful days quite pleasant.

A few weeks later, it was time for the students of Shenglin Academy to have psychological counseling. Today was Ying Zhao’s turn to give Lei Che’s class a counseling session.

Nowadays, schools emphasized not only grades but also the psychological development of students, which Ying Zhao found quite reasonable.

So, after preparing, he went to Lei Che’s class to conduct the counseling session. Since Ying Zhao had been a teacher in past worlds, he had his own methods.

Everything he explained was lively and interesting, and since he was usually kind and helpful, treating students’ injuries promptly, Ying Zhao was quite popular among the students.

Everyone was amused by his lively class atmosphere, and with the addition of interesting psychological tests, it turned out to be an enjoyable counseling session.

Even Lei Che didn’t sleep during Ying Zhao’s class, although he couldn’t hear what Ying Zhao was saying. For some reason, the man on the platform constantly attracted his attention, making him unwilling to close his eyes.

Watching Ying Zhao joking and laughing, Lei Che’s heart raced, wishing he could hide the man on the platform so no one else could see him.

After the class ended, many students surrounded Ying Zhao, asking him questions, not wanting him to leave, and most of them were girls.

The original owner was indeed handsome, making him one of the most popular male staff members on campus.