The White Moonlight Omega Has Amnesia and Always Tries to Seduce Me - Chapter 96

Two weeks had passed since Qin Huai began her substitute teaching. From her initial rigid teaching style, she had now progressed to interspersing jokes to enliven the classroom atmosphere and attract students’ attention, a relatively fruitful endeavor.

A friend had called a few days ago, saying they could return to work tomorrow. Thus, this would be Qin Huai’s last time substitute teaching at Jiangcheng University. Originally, not many people knew about this, but somehow, word got out, and the whole class was informed.

Therefore, the moment Qin Huai walked into the classroom today, she noticed a difference. In the past, the classroom was always noisy when she entered; students in the front row chatted loudly, while those in the back played on their phones. Only when the class bell rang would everyone reluctantly pay a little attention.

But today was different. As soon as Qin Huai entered, the students in the front and back rows sat upright, and the classroom was silent, save for the sound of rain hitting the ground outside the window and the faint rattling of a half-open window.

Qin Huai closed her umbrella. Rainwater slid down the ribs of the umbrella, leaving a puddle on the floor. Today, she wore a simple collared white shirt paired with black trousers and sneakers, but because the rain was so heavy, a few raindrops had accidentally splashed onto her white sleeve, soaking a patch.

She leaned the umbrella against the wall. Startled by the sudden quietness when she walked in, she subconsciously took a step back and double-checked the classroom nameplate on the door.

No mistake, this was the right one.

Qin Huai carried her bag and strode to the lectern. While rummaging through her bag for her laptop, she began to speak, “Students, before we start the new content today, as is the custom, let’s begin with questions on the previous material.”

This was Qin Huai’s habit before every class, she liked to ask questions about earlier material, including but not limited to the previous lesson’s content. Sometimes, if extension was needed, she would even briefly touch upon new content.

In short, it was always a heart stopping experience for the students.

Usually, after Qin Huai said this, the students below would sigh and whisper complaints that Qin Huai could hear clearly even from the lectern.

But today was different. Right after Qin Huai spoke, there was no usual noise, only a profound silence. She opened her laptop and looked down, slightly surprised.

The entire class was sitting neatly, no one moving. Some gentle-tempered Omegas even looked close to tears.

Qin Huai sighed, resting both hands on the edge of the lectern. Her gaze swept across the room, and she asked, “Does anyone have any questions today?”

The class monitor was the first to stand up, eyes red, and asked, “Teacher Qin, will we be able to see you again in the future?”

During her time as a substitute teacher, although Qin Huai was strict, she taught very meticulously and seriously. She had left her WeChat contact, allowing students to send her any questions they had, and told them not to worry if she didn’t reply immediately; they could even call to prompt her. Although she was only a substitute teacher, she was more conscientious than a regular one.

Qin Huai was accustomed to solitude at work, often spending the entire day at her lab bench without speaking. However, perhaps due to the time spent with these students, her personality had softened a bit. Sometimes, she would even proactively invite colleagues to have a meal together.

Shen Zhi also noticed the change in her personality. Besides being happy for her, she even suggested that Qin Huai consider substitute teaching at a school, not for the money, but because it seemed to make her happier.

Qin Huai had seriously considered it, but she really couldn’t spare the time, so she had to dismiss the suggestion. Facing the monitor’s question, she might have given a negative answer in the past, but not now.

Because the strong, sorrowful emotion during this farewell was reluctance to part.

They were reluctant to part with her, and she was equally reluctant to part with them.

Qin Huai looked at the student standing in their seat, smiled, and nodded, “Of course.”

After saying that, she felt the answer was too vague, so she added, “You all have my contact information. If you have questions in the future, you can message me anytime.”

Half of the students’ worried expressions eased. Qin Huai sighed in relief and prepared to start class.

Today’s lesson was no different from before. She started with questions, then opened the courseware to lecture. Qin Huai taught in great detail, and her method wasn’t just reading off the slides. Instead, she could detach from the textbook and expand from large frameworks to small knowledge points.

A major class lasts about two hours. With ten minutes left, Qin Huai closed her laptop and asked the students below the lectern, “That concludes this session. Does anyone have any questions?”

No one answered, but there was a burst of laughter from the middle row near the window. The Alpha furthest inside blushed and smiled shyly.

Qin Huai’s eyes drifted over, and she asked, “Is something happening over there?”

The Beta sitting next to the Alpha suddenly stood up, ignoring the Alpha pulling at their arm, and loudly asked, “Teacher, I’d like to ask you some personal questions.”

Qin Huai rarely shared personal matters, but with everyone looking, she didn’t want to dismiss them. “You can ask, and I’ll choose which ones to answer.”

The Beta was visibly happy, their eyes shining with joy. “Teacher, do you have an Alpha?”

A silence fell over the room. The Alpha who had been gripping the Beta’s arm suddenly became quiet, their face flushed, looking towards the lectern.

This was not a difficult question for Qin Huai to answer. While putting her laptop into her bag, she replied, “Yes, I do.”

Everyone below was stunned for a second, then the class instantly erupted in chatter.

It had been several years since Qin Huai graduated. Although there were still discussions about her love life on the forums, the passage of time had added a layer of mystery to her.

Qin Huai herself might not know it, but her presence was a living admissions brochure for Jiangcheng University. Many students filling out their applications would light up at the mention of Qin Huai.

Another student raised their hand, an Alpha sitting behind the first one. Qin Huai had finished packing her computer, so she simply pulled up a stool and sat down. “Ask away.”

“Teacher, are you pulling our leg? We haven’t seen any Alpha come to pick you up all this time. Teacher, there’s no shame in not having been in a relationship.”

The Alpha was very bold with their question, but the lightheartedness of the last sentence made Qin Huai curve her lips. “I really do have one, I just haven’t let her come and pick me up.”

Just this morning, a certain someone had complained about this exact thing.

As soon as Qin Huai thought of Shen Zhi, her expression immediately softened, and even her eyes held a hint of a smile.

The Alpha sat down after asking. Qin Huai glanced at her wrist and planned to dismiss the class early, when the Alpha who had been sitting quietly in the corner suddenly stood up.

She had long hair and gentle features, with an overall quiet demeanor. Her face was red, and her eyes were flustered. “Teacher, may I ask, would you like an Alpha younger than you?”

Qin Huai confirmed this question with certainty, nodding, “Yes, I would.”

“Then, is your Alpha outstanding?” The questioning was persistent.

Qin Huai: “She’s very good.”

“Then why do you like her?”

Qin Huai had pondered this question before.

Why did she like Shen Zhi?

Perhaps it was that one time during her unclear heat period, when Shen Zhi found her and attentively cared for her; or that time during the Qingming Festival, when Shen Zhi embraced her in the heavy rain; or that moment when the detonator was lit, and Shen Zhi rushed toward her without hesitation;

Perhaps there were also all those hidden, quiet moments of attention.

She had never imagined that in her lonely academic life, someone would give their full attention, and only to her.

Qin Huai looked up, her gaze meeting the Alpha’s, and she answered, “I like her, and it has nothing to do with whether she is outstanding or not.”

“But if she’s not outstanding, wouldn’t she be unworthy of you?”

The back door suddenly opened. Qin Huai glanced over, smiled, and said, “We are both ordinary people.”

The Alpha’s eyes became obscure. She clenched her hands at her side and made a motion of self-encouragement. “Teacher, if you ever break up, could you let me know?”

Qin Huai: “?”

Alpha: “I want to wait for you.”

The conversation had reached this point, and Qin Huai understood everything. Her gaze passed over the Alpha to the figure in the back row who had just entered and was already looking upset.

Qin Huai didn’t want to provoke a certain someone’s jealousy. “I don’t think that day will ever come. I really like her.”

The Alpha deflated and sat down, crestfallen.

Since the person had arrived as agreed, Qin Huai had no need to continue answering the students’ private questions. She stood up and announced to everyone, “This class is now concluded. Class dismissed.”

The students began to slowly pack their belongings, and some were already getting up from their seats. Qin Huai signaled with her chin for the person in the back row to leave first, but that person would not cooperate. She bypassed the students who were packing up and asked casually, “Teacher Qin, I’m here to pick you up from class.”

The students who smelled gossip immediately slowed their movements.

The Alpha walking towards the front wore long hair and a white baseball cap, paired with a light blue athletic shirt. Her stature was tall, and her pant legs weren’t bunched at the ankle. She also had a sporty looking crossbody bag, making her look quite youthful.

Qin Huai hadn’t expected Shen Zhi to pull such a stunt. In her moment of surprise, the bag in her hand was taken away, followed by the other party’s gentle but firm voice, “I’ll carry it.”

She finished speaking and took off her hat, intimately placing it on Qin Huai’s head.

A slightly vibrant face was revealed: prominent brow bones, a straight nose bridge, and eyes that held a slight distance but were infused with a faint smile.

There were few people at Jiangcheng University who didn’t recognize this face.

Shen Zhi carried the laptop bag in one hand and, with the other, very naturally took Qin Huai’s hand. “Teacher Qin, I still have a few questions about my experiment that I haven’t figured out. Could you go back and explain them to me?”

Qin Huai had developed a conditioned response to the topic of lecturing and subconsciously whispered, “Explain how?”

“Just explain it at home, you know.” Shen Zhi curved her eyes, smiling innocently, “My mom just called and asked us to go to her place for dinner today. Should we go?”

“Let’s go.”

The two walked out of the classroom hand-in-hand. When the Alpha opened the umbrella, the black canopy covered both of them.

The two figures walked side by side, clinging close, as if nothing could ever separate them.