The Teachings of Bai Yuyou

Ye Shuang only then noticed that the person making the crepes was actually Bai Yuyou. The other girl wore a transparent mask, her hair tied back in a ponytail, as she skillfully prepared crepes for customers.

The young girl expertly spread the batter with her spatula, cracked an egg on top, and continued spreading — her movements smooth and fluid, nothing like a beginner. Ye Shuang stood to the side, arms crossed, watching, unable to help feeling admiration for Bai Yuyou's self-reliant side.

"Yu You, I want one too. I'm hungry," said Tang Keke, appearing behind Bai Yuyou. She sniffed the air and grinned. "Wow, that smells amazing."

"Mommy, I want one too," said Yezi, chiming in.

"There are still a lot of customers now. I'll make some for you later," Bai Yuyou said softly, causing many of the customers at the front to freeze.

Mommy?

Huh, what? School Beauty Bai already has a kid?!

Have we already lost our chance?

Bai Yuyou didn't pay any attention to the hearts breaking all around her. Instead, it was as if she sensed something; her nose twitched slightly.

"I can smell Ye Shuang's scent."

"Big brother's been so busy lately, how could he be here?" Just as Tang Keke finished speaking, she spotted Ye Shuang standing nearby with his arms crossed, and was momentarily surprised. "Oh, it really is him."

"A wild big brother has appeared," Tang Keke said, pointing. "Yu You, go for it. Step right on his shadow."

Perhaps noticing their gazes and gestures, Ye Shuang decided not to just observe anymore. He walked straight over, smiling. "I'm here."

"Ye Shuang."

"Big brother."

"Daddy!"

Hearing the word "Daddy," the tourists waiting in line seemed a little shaken again.

"Where are the rest of the Light Music Club?" Ye Shuang looked around the stall and saw only Bai Yuyou, Tang Keke, and Yezi. He had no idea where the others were.

"Zhixia and Linlin went to restock ingredients. Peach and Ducky still have to attend their class's theme activity. And An Shiyu... as usual, she’s hiding somewhere slacking off," said Tang Keke.

But they rarely got to see An Shiyu or Anshi Yi anyway. Apart from the few times they showed up at the Light Music Club, they mostly appeared randomly around Ye Shuang.

Hearing this, Ye Shuang explained a bit. "Little Yu went abroad."

"Oh, really?" Tang Keke hadn’t known about this, but it made sense. After all, An Shiyu had suddenly taken off, completely without any preparation. It felt like a spontaneous trip, and it was impressive that she managed to sort out a visa.

"What about Sister Chen Qin? Weren't you supposed to be at work, big brother?"

"I squeezed out some time. After all, the school anniversary at Silver Mountain Academy has been going on for a few days, right? I came to check it out," Ye Shuang said, pausing briefly.

"Aren’t you two taking part in your class's theme activities?"

Last year, because of those jerks, Ye Shuang hadn’t let Bai Yuyou participate in any class activities. But this year's school anniversary should be fine, shouldn’t it?

"The class activity isn’t really suitable," Bai Yuyou said softly.

"That's true," Tang Keke mused as well.

"Hmm?"

"Our class this year is hosting a fitness-themed activity. Right now, there’s a bunch of muscular guys over there lifting weights," Tang Keke said, spreading her hands. Then she flexed her arm, mimicking showing off a muscle, even though her arm looked kind of soft and limp.

Ye Shuang: "..."

Well, yeah, you two definitely can't join that. Earlier, Keke kept saying she wanted to go to the gym to lose weight, but after only a few visits, she just completely forgot about it.

"What about the Light Music Club’s performance?"

"There is one, during tonight's gala. Do you want to join, big brother?"

"I..." Ye Shuang hesitated for a few seconds. "I haven’t had time to rehearse. Would it be bad for me to go on stage?"

"Join us, Ye Shuang." Bai Yuyou reached out and gently took his hand.

"Let me ask Zhixia?"

"Okay."

A little while later, Zhixia and Linlin came back carrying ingredients. It seemed Bai Yuyou's crepes were selling especially well, so they had rushed to restock.

"Ah, Teacher Ye, good afternoon," Zhixia said when she saw him.

"Good afternoon."

Then Ye Shuang brought up the evening gala performance. When Zhixia heard it, she was momentarily stunned. "Ah, Teacher Ye, about tonight's performance..."

Seeing Zhixia’s hesitant look, Ye Shuang grew curious. "Is there something wrong with tonight's show?"

"Tonight's performance is actually Bai Yuyou's solo act."

That one sentence from Zhixia made Ye Shuang go quiet for a few seconds. If that was the case, then joining her would mean performing together, just the two of them?

"a solo piece?" Ye Shuang glanced in surprise at Bai Yuyou beside him, who nodded in confirmation.

"Why is the Light Music Club performing individually this year?"

"Because our group performance already ended—it was last night," Zhixia said with a smile. "Tonight's event is a smaller show."

I see.

"Yu You, did you sign up on your own?"

"Yeah." Bai Yuyou nodded gently, her expression still calm. "I can do it by myself."

"But it would be even better if Ye Shuang joins."

Those simple words touched something deep inside Ye Shuang. He lowered his eyes for a moment, then broke into a smile. "Alright. I'll go with you. Just the two of us."

Bai Yuyou lifted her gaze and met Ye Shuang’s eyes.

"Okay..."

She reached out and gently took his warm, broad palm.

In the time that followed, Ye Shuang helped Bai Yuyou sell crepes. The stall could serve not only crepes but also freshly made lemon tea, just like last time.

"My crepes aren't selling as well as yours, Yu You," Ye Shuang said, looking at the sparse crowd in front of him compared to the long line Bai Yuyou had earlier.

,Don't worry. We’ve already made enough profit for today," Zhixia said from the side.

After all, all the money went toward the club’s funds, and just the crepes Bai Yuyou had sold in the morning alone had made plenty. That’s why Zhixia and the others went to restock.

"Daddy, can you make me one?" Yezi tugged at the corner of Ye Shuang’s shirt and asked.

,of course."

Ye Shuang smiled, then started grilling a crepe. But compared to Bai Yuyou’s skilled hand, his movements were far more clumsy. After all, he had never made these before.

"Ah, this is kind of tough."

"Ye Shuang, let me teach you." Just as Ye Shuang was about to mess up, Bai Yuyou reached out and steadied the spatula in his hand. While Ye Shuang was still startled, the girl swiftly salvaged the crepe from his mistake.

"Do it like this... and then it’s simple."

Bai Yuyou taught him softly. Perhaps because it was such a familiar scene, Ye Shuang seemed a little lost in thought.

"Ye Shuang?"

"Oh, it’s nothing."