Song He nodded like a pecking chicken, his eyes darting around the floor as if searching for a crack to hide in.
In all his years alive, this was the most embarrassing day of his life.
He felt that keeping things unspoken between them was merely a little awkward, while laying everything out would escalate it into the square of awkwardness. He couldn't understand why Teacher Xiang insisted on having a serious talk. Did she really think that would make the awkwardness disappear?
Teacher, you're confused!
"At your age... you're in puberty, right? You've only just started thinking about matters between men and women, and you haven't seen much of the world, so you find it difficult to talk about. You might even feel embarrassed about some of your thoughts." Xiang Xiaotong said, "Those of us who work in science believe in seeking truth from facts. These are actually normal physiological reactions. Everyone experiences them. The key is to... to follow your feelings but stop at propriety."
Song He continued nodding, not daring to raise his head at all.
"I'm your teacher, right? Don't just nod... Say something."
"Yes, yes, yes!" Song He's brain short-circuited for a moment. "Once a teacher, a father for life!"
Xiang Xiaotong fell silent for a moment, clearly at a loss for words. "There's no need to recognize me as your father. Being a teacher is about imparting knowledge, teaching skills, and resolving doubts. Besides being your teacher and superior, we're also friends and business partners, right?"
"Yes, yes, yes!" Song He continued nodding.
"In short..." Xiang Xiaotong sighed helplessly. "I don't know how to put this. Anyway, remember that our relationship is healthy and honest. Especially since you're still underage and not yet at the age to be thinking about matters between men and