'Oh, stop it.'
Li Shiqing was shy after all and couldn't handle Shi Lei's bluntness. Blushing, she said, 'Let's tidy up first, then go to Fuhua Restaurant and reserve a private room. This is our first time treating Ding Ling to a meal, and it concerns our future prospects, so we have to be careful.'
Speaking of their future.
Shi Lei's spirits lifted, and she said solemnly, 'That's true. We have to take this seriously.'
At noon.
Twelve o'clock.
Fuhua Restaurant.
Inside a small private room.
Li Shiqing and Shi Lei waited and waited, but there was still no sign of Ding Ling.
In the end, Li Shiqing got up and went to the entrance to wait.
When it was half past twelve, she finally saw Ding Ling arriving late.
Li Shiqing's eyes lit up. She hopped around and waved toward Ding Ling, calling, 'Mr. Ding, Mr. Ding, over here, over here~~'
Ding Ling walked toward her, and the two soon met.
Ding Ling said;
'Sorry, Teacher Li. I just finished dealing with some things and kept you waiting.'
'It's understandable.'
Li Shiqing's pretty face revealed shallow dimples, making her look adorable. 'After all, Mr. Ding is the Class Advisor and has a lot of things to deal with. Unlike us, who are only substitute teachers for now.'
Ding Ling smiled and said, 'I believe that with how outstanding you are, you'll become permanent teachers soon.'
'Really?'
Li Shiqing's eyes shone even brighter.
'Of course. The contracts have already been signed.'
'Does signing the contract mean I can keep working here?'
Li Shiqing had always lacked a sense of security. After all, Huiyao Middle School was a private school, not a public one. In private schools, the board of directors had the final say.
And she had heard that Ding