Being a Tutor to a Rich, Psychopathic Young Lady - Chapter 19.2

Chapter 19.2

Cheng Jin felt extremely disgusted. Looking at her and Shi Mingyue in the same white dress, she said, “Then what about you and Mingyue?”

“Teacher and student outfits,” Xiao Dengqu said. “Huh, Cousin, so me and the teacher are wearing couple’s clothes?”

Cheng Jin said, “You are not.”

“Oh, then we’re wearing parent-child outfits?” Xiao Dengqu smiled. “So, can I tell others that we have a good relationship? Can I stay with you the whole time?”

Even with her good temper, Cheng Jin’s anger flared up. She replied with a curt “I’m busy” and walked away, and not long after, she changed into a different outfit.

Xiao Dengqu came back, her expression full of grievance. “Teacher…”

“Hm?”

“I asked my cousin if she and I had a good relationship, and she ignored me.”

Shi Mingyue looked over. Among the crowd of elites, Cheng Jin was elegant and stood out. Shi Mingyue remembered the steward’s instructions to take Xiao Dengqu to a corner and sit down.

Xiao Dengqu’s grandmother was sitting on a soft couch. Her hair was gray, and she was wearing a red dress. She looked festive and kind, looking at the people gathered around her. She looked a bit like the old lady from Dream of the Red Chamber.

The difference was that the old lady didn’t feel sorry for her niece. The three girls who had cursed at Xiao Dengqu were next to the old lady. They must have been her biological granddaughters.

Xiao Dengqu took a piece of delicious food and handed it to Shi Mingyue. “Teacher, eat.”

Some people were watching. Xiao Dengqu brought it to her lips, and Shi Mingyue did not refuse. After eating it, she smiled at her. “Thank you, Xiao Qu.”

If she were to be treated unfairly here, Xiao Dengqu had no one to complain to.

Xiao Dengqu’s gaze kept looking over there. Her eyes looked through the crowd and inside, looking and then pulling back.

Shi Mingyue asked, “Do you want to go?”

Xiao Dengqu said, “My cousin’s parents are here too.”

Only then did Shi Mingyue notice. Most people had brought their children, but only Xiao Dengqu had come with a tutor. If Shi Mingyue hadn’t come, the steward would have been the one to accompany her.

Thinking of the steward, Shi Mingyue frowned hard.

Cheng Jin was standing with her parents. Her parents were both dressed formally and groomed appropriately. Cheng Jin noticed Shi Mingyue’s gaze and gave her a smile. As she was about to go and talk to Shi Mingyue, Shi Mingyue stood up and pulled Xiao Dengqu over.

The people around them also noticed them and looked over. Shi Mingyue led Xiao Dengqu to the old lady and immediately let go. Even Xiao Dengqu’s expression was one of surprise, because she hadn’t finished her sentence: “I’m not that sad. I have the teacher. It’ll be fine as long as the teacher holds my hand.”

Then they could secretly hold hands and link fingers here, doing all kinds of ambiguous things in the crowd. They would then be even more greedy and ask for a kiss, and back in the room, they would kiss on the sofa.

But Shi Mingyue was holding her hand as she walked through the crowd. Shi Mingyue’s palm was hot and slightly sweaty. She was clearly nervous.

Shi Mingyue brought Xiao Dengqu over and immediately let go. More people were looking at Shi Mingyue. She was beautiful, and they were curious about her identity.

Xiao Dengqu, still not recovered from the warmth of the hand she had just held, came to the old lady. At Shi Mingyue’s hint, she said, “Hello, Grandma.”

The laughing grandmother looked at her and gave a clearly emotionless smile. “You’re here.”

“Mm-hmm.” Xiao Dengqu nodded. The grandmother then said, “Eat more. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen you. Your father is still busy abroad.”

“Mm-hmm, he’s very busy.”

“She came this afternoon. She’s been waiting for a while and only now dares to say hello because she’s finally seen you,” Shi Mingyue said, deliberately bringing up what happened yesterday. Although she didn’t directly accuse them, her dissatisfaction was clear.

She was also nervous and didn’t look at anyone’s face the whole time.

If she hadn’t said anything, no one would have known that Xiao Dengqu had waited for almost two hours. With so many relatives here, why were they so cold to Xiao Dengqu?

Xiao Dengqu nodded again. “No one paid attention to me. Grandma must have been sleeping, so I just waited. Now I’ve finally seen you. I missed you so much, Grandma. I even brought a gift for you. I picked it out myself.”

The old lady just smiled and nodded. Her gaze shifted from Xiao Dengqu to Shi Mingyue and she asked, “And you are?”

Shi Mingyue was, after all, attending a high-society banquet for the first time. Her identity as a tutor was certainly not something to be put on a pedestal. Shi Mingyue didn’t know how to answer for a moment. Cheng Jin was about to step in and say that Shi Mingyue was her friend, but Xiao Dengqu spoke first. “She’s my teacher! She’s number one at University A, isn’t she pretty? And so smart. My cousin knows her too, right? The teacher is very amazing. My grades have gotten so much better now.” She smiled brightly, her tone very boastful. “My dad specifically hired her for me.”

Cheng Jin smiled. “That’s right, Great-Aunt. She’s been number one in her major. She’s very outstanding.”

The old lady looked Shi Mingyue up and down and then just moved her mouth in a perfunctory smile. There was a clear look of disdain for her identity as a tutor.

Shi Mingyue hadn’t expected her to show any respect. She glanced out of the corner of her eye and saw Xiao Dengqu’s lips slightly open. She quickly gripped Xiao Dengqu’s wrist. The shape of Xiao Dengqu’s lips looked exactly like she was about to say, “You old hag.”

Xiao Dengqu’s mouth closed, and a smile appeared on her face. Shi Mingyue breathed a sigh of relief. It must have been due to being nervous. Xiao Dengqu wouldn’t curse at someone on the spot.

Cheng Jin was talking to the old lady. When she looked at Shi Mingyue again, she was about to introduce herself and say they were still friends, but she saw that Shi Mingyue and Xiao Dengqu had already left.

Given what Xiao Dengqu had just said, if she were to specifically say that Shi Mingyue was her friend, it would look like she was trying to climb the social ladder.

Shi Mingyue put some food on a plate and led Xiao Dengqu out of the main hall. What she did today was completely unnecessary. She could have just ignored them as Steward Xiao said and enjoyed the food and drink.

Shi Mingyue was not the type to seek attention. She would usually suffer in silence when wronged. But today, she had pulled Xiao Dengqu out.

It was strange. She chose to remain silent to protect herself, but when she was next to Xiao Dengqu, she became brave.

“Shouldn’t a person always protect themselves first?”

Shi Mingyue felt like she was trapped in a philosophical paradox. She couldn’t find the answer and couldn’t explain it to herself. She consoled herself by thinking that if Xiao Dengqu didn’t suffer now, and she protected the 18-year-old Xiao Dengqu, then the 18-year-old version of herself who was wronged could heal sooner.

She composed herself and was about to open the door when Xiao Dengqu suddenly hugged her tightly around the waist. She wrapped her arms around Shi Mingyue’s waist, and her forehead rested against the back of her head. “Teacher… you’re so good to me. Thank you. I like you so much.”

Shi Mingyue’s heart also softened at the sound.

She even felt a little excited. Mingyue was helpless when it came to protecting herself, but she was a hero when it came to protecting Xiao Dengqu.

This thought was a bit childish, but it made her genuinely happy.

“I know. My arm is tired,” Shi Mingyue said, and the food plate in her hand wobbled.

Back in the room, Shi Mingyue set down the food plate, turned on the TV, and looked for a movie to watch. In the meantime, Cheng Jin sent her a message, but Shi Mingyue didn’t reply.

It was very lively outside, and the beach was also a popular spot. Shi Mingyue was watching the sports channel, and Xiao Dengqu was lying on the coffee table doing physics problems.

Shi Mingyue’s phone rang again. Xiao Dengqu, who was doing her homework, looked up and rested her chin on her hand, watching. Shi Mingyue directly declined the call.

They were in the same room but had two separate beds. They had slept separately yesterday. When it was time for a nap, Xiao Dengqu was in the living room playing with her phone. She messaged the steward: “Mm-hmm, why isn’t she dead yet?”

Steward: “She has a long life.”

Xiao Dengqu: “I hope she dies after her birthday.”

Steward: “Don’t do anything.”

Shi Mingyue came out after her shower and changed into her pajamas. There were two cat ears on the chest and a small tail on the back. It was cute but didn’t quite fit her style. She didn’t understand how the steward could have chosen this kind of style.

Shi Mingyue covered her chest and the tail with her hands and peeked outside. Xiao Dengqu wasn’t there. She quickly went to open her suitcase.

She couldn’t find any normal pajamas in the suitcase. They were all these cat-themed pajamas. For a moment, she wondered if she had packed the wrong clothes. She flipped through them again and saw a few more that looked like ice silk black stockings pajamas…

She took out her phone and asked the steward if she had gotten the wrong suitcase.

Steward: “The young lady is not in a good mood. You need to keep a close eye on her.”

Shi Mingyue: “I know she’s very wronged.”

Steward: “You still need to keep a close eye on her.”

Shi Mingyue: “Okay, I won’t let anyone bully her.”

The steward was typing for a long time. After a while, she replied with a single word, “Mm-hmm.”

Shi Mingyue felt that the steward was unreliable. After all that time typing, she just replied with one word, “Mm-hmm.” Shouldn’t she be more concerned about Xiao Dengqu?

Xiao Dengqu wasn’t in the room. Shi Mingyue sent her a message, and the screen on Xiao Dengqu’s phone on the sofa lit up.

Shi Mingyue waited in the room for a long time. She walked to the door and was about to change her shoes to go look for her when she saw Xiao Dengqu coming back. “Where did you go?”

Xiao Dengqu didn’t answer her. She changed into her slippers and went to get her suitcase. Shi Mingyue guessed she had argued with someone. She put her hand on the suitcase. “What’s wrong?”

Xiao Dengqu sat cross-legged and didn’t say anything. Then she stared at Shi Mingyue’s chest. Shi Mingyue was a little embarrassed and turned sideways. Then she felt that the tail on her butt was exposed, which was even more embarrassing. The whole thing was just weird. “Go take a shower.”

Xiao Dengqu obediently nodded for a change. She pushed the suitcase away, took out some clothes, and went to the bathroom. She also took her phone with her.

The sound of water from the bathroom was audible to Shi Mingyue outside. The frosted glass on the door only allowed her to vaguely see a person.

The water droplets must have been falling on Xiao Dengqu’s body at that moment. Shi Mingyue sat on the sofa and looked away, but the sound of the water only lasted for a little while before it stopped.

Shi Mingyue walked over and was about to knock on the door to ask what was wrong when she heard a crying voice from inside.

“They’re bullying me… My cousin told me not to talk to the teacher. Why did she say we were here on vacation with the teacher, but then act like this? If you don’t like me, just ignore me… I want to go home and never come here again… Why can’t I go home? Grandma doesn’t like me either. I even brought her a gift. I thought that when I grew up, I wouldn’t be hated anymore.”

“I’m all grown up… I’m not stupid. I’m not a fool. And I’m studying hard now. They’re all playing, and only I’m working hard and listening to the teacher.”

The intermittent sobs came from inside. Compared to the very excited state she was in when they left yesterday, she was truly wronged and pitiful. Shi Mingyue’s heart was hurting and felt suffocated.

“Teacher, what are you doing?” Xiao Dengqu came out of the bathroom and asked in confusion.

Shi Mingyue didn’t expect her to come out so early. She was embarrassed and about to explain, but when Shi Mingyue looked over, Xiao Dengqu immediately turned her head away, not meeting her gaze. Shi Mingyue saw her wet eyelashes.

Xiao Dengqu climbed onto the bed. Shi Mingyue heard her tossing and turning. She didn’t know what was wrong with this little brat now. The job of a nanny wasn’t something just anyone could do.

Xiao Dengqu let out a whimper, clearly about to cry. Her eyes were teary. She squeezed the bedsheet hard with her fingers, and a crying sound came out, as if she couldn’t hold it in anymore. “The bed smells wrong. I can’t sleep… It’s very uncomfortable.”

Shi Mingyue was in a difficult position. Xiao Dengqu was clearly sad and was deliberately looking for an excuse. Last night, Xiao Dengqu had even said she wanted to have class with her on the bed. After Shi Mingyue came out of the shower, she saw that Xiao Dengqu had already fallen asleep on the bed, and Shi Mingyue had to cover her with the blanket.

Shi Mingyue walked over and sat on the edge of the bed. She said softly, “How about I spray some perfume on the bed?”

Xiao Dengqu was silent.

Shi Mingyue was also angry. Just when things were getting better, she went to take a shower, and Xiao Dengqu was bullied again?

Xiao Dengqu pulled on the bedsheet, her voice low. She said, “I can sleep if the teacher hugs me.”

Shi Mingyue frowned. “No…”

“I like the teacher’s scent.”

Shi Mingyue was silent for a long time. “I can’t hug you, but you can lie down and sleep.”

Shi Mingyue got on the bed. Xiao Dengqu patted the pillow for her. Shi Mingyue still wanted to ask her what happened when she went out to give the gift.

But Xiao Dengqu clearly didn’t want to talk about it. Shi Mingyue closed her eyes heavily. Soon, she felt something was off. Xiao Dengqu’s hand was moving around underneath, touching her butt several times. Shi Mingyue felt the harassment and opened her eyes in confusion. “What are you doing?”

“Touching the kitty’s tail,” Xiao Dengqu said, turning sideways. “Teacher, you’re the cutest kitty in the world.”

Shi Mingyue closed her eyes again. “Don’t touch me.”

She was about to fall asleep groggily when a soft sensation appeared on her lips. It was a gentle touch at first. Xiao Dengqu was actually licking her lip bead. Shi Mingyue slowly opened her eyes. Xiao Dengqu was kissing her with her eyes closed. Shi Mingyue came to her senses and pushed her shoulder with her hand.

The curtains were tightly drawn, and the light was dim. The long eyelashes fluttered. Xiao Dengqu’s nose twitched slightly. “Teacher, thank you for protecting me today.”

“Then…” “…you can’t kiss me either.”

Xiao Dengqu said seriously, “Teacher, I’m not a pervert.”

The wet sensation on her lips was still there. Shi Mingyue thought, “You’re about to be one.”

Xiao Dengqu said, “I looked it up online. Peeping at a girl while she’s showering is being a pervert. But I’m different. I shower with girls directly, so I’m not a pervert.”

Shi Mingyue felt that she was stubbornly trying to explain this problem. Thinking about what happened at the beach, she asked, “Did someone curse at you again?”

“Mm-hmm…” As soon as Xiao Dengqu opened her mouth, she was about to cry again. She didn’t want to cry, so she kissed Shi Mingyue’s lips again, as if this was a way to stop her tears. “I don’t want to cry when I kiss you.”

Shi Mingyue hadn’t kissed her for a while. Her guard was down, and Xiao Dengqu licked her lips open. She was also at a loss. Should she push her away or comfort Xiao Dengqu?

Xiao Dengqu seemed to really, really want to cry. She bit her lips hard. Shi Mingyue groaned a few times. She really wanted to bite back at her mischievous lips and tongue. Suddenly, her waist felt hot. Xiao Dengqu’s hand, which was pinching her waist, slid up along the hem of the skirt. Xiao Dengqu’s fingers, which were wet from the shower, climbed up, causing a tingling sensation.

Her palm rested on the soft cat ears. Shi Mingyue froze. She made a fist and was about to hit her, but Xiao Dengqu stopped herself. Xiao Dengqu’s eyes widened. She then bit her lip tightly and said with red eyes, “I’m done for, teacher. I’m done for. I think I’ve really become a pervert. I really am a pervert…”

Shi Mingyue’s face sank. She was in a fit of anger, but suddenly, her eyes felt wet. She looked at the person propped up on her, shocked. Tears welled up in Xiao Dengqu’s eyes again. She cried, “What should I do? I’ve still grown up to be a pervert.” She pinched it again, and this time she was sure she was a pervert. She started sobbing and whimpering. While crying, she kept pinching it. “I’m going to be hated. Everyone can curse at me now.”

Shi Mingyue was also at a loss. She didn’t know what to do. Should she comfort her? Not comforting her seemed…

“Your hand, get your hand away…”

Xiao Dengqu pulled her hand away. Tears were streaming out, one by one. She pursed her lips tightly, covered her hand, got off of Shi Mingyue, and curled up at her side, turning her back to Shi Mingyue.

She must have been crying again. She was truly scared by her own grievance and was very afraid of growing up to be a pervert. Shi Mingyue couldn’t sleep. The sound of crying floated into her ears. She said, “Don’t cry. You’re not a pervert…”

“I’m really not a pervert?” Xiao Dengqu asked with a crying voice.

“Mm-hmm, you haven’t grown up to be a pervert yet…”

She started crying again. Shi Mingyue said, “Don’t be sad.”

“Why did I… do that? It was so soft, I couldn’t help but pinch it… The teacher doesn’t understand. Can you teach me?”

How could Shi Mingyue understand? She said dryly, “You’re really not a pervert.”

“Is it because the kitty on your pajamas is so cute that I couldn’t help but want to pinch it?”

“Mm-hmm… Mm-hmm.”

Xiao Dengqu turned around and whispered, “Then can I pinch it again in the future…” She blinked her eyes, wronged and teary, carefully staring at the chest of Shi Mingyue’s pajamas. “Can I pinch the teacher’s kitty again right now?”