The Invincible Strongest Student

Chapter 1220: Chapter 1220: Fear of Gains and Losses

Zhao Qingtang grew up in this household, so she is well aware of her grandfather’s personality. Indeed, he is a very open-minded person, and if Zhao Qingtang had a boyfriend, he certainly wouldn’t be in a rush about him. But... Lin Tian isn’t her boyfriend!

”Could it be that Lin Tian hasn’t woken up yet? Young people should be more energetic and shouldn’t sleep in like this. Quickly, wake him up.” Xu Wan said urgently.

The glances from the four elders shifted to Zhao Qingtang, and their meaningful expressions clearly showed some misunderstanding. Just as Zhao Qingtang was about to explain, Lin Tian had already walked up behind her and opened the door.

Zhao Qingtang was startled, looking at him with shame and anger, her eyebrows twitching as if to say: Why did you come out!?

Lin Tian pressed his lips into a smile and whispered in her ear, ”If I keep hiding and don’t come out, wouldn’t that make me look guilty? Better to just be upfront.”

Zhao Qingtang stomped her foot in frustration and embarrassment, thinking: You’re being open, but what about me?

Seeing Lin Tian behind the door, the smiles on Zhao Xuefeng and the others’ faces grew even wider, a ’looking for drama’ expression was evident. Yet, none of them spoke; silence sometimes says more than words.

Lin Tian forced a smile, feeling awkward, not just Zhao Qingtang but him as well.

”Good morning.” Lin Tian greeted them with a smile.

”Haha, good morning. How was last night resting with Qingtang?” Zhao Xuefeng responded with a smile.

Lin Tian suddenly felt a tingle on his scalp, as if just greeting them had turned into a tribunal session. It seemed like no matter how he answered, it wouldn’t be appropriate.

”Pretty good.” Lin Tian nodded awkwardly, then had a flash of inspiration and explained, ”Don’t misunderstand, Qingtang said she couldn’t sleep last night, so she had me chat with her for a while. I got too tired and fell asleep, but I was sleeping at the table.”

After saying that, Lin Tian wanted to give himself thirty-two likes. This little brain, how could it be so clever!

Zhao Qingtang’s peripheral vision glanced around, clearly thinking the excuse was flimsy, but it was better than saying nothing at all.

”So that’s how it is. You two go freshen up and then eat something.” Zhao Xuefeng said with a smile, seemingly unconcerned.

”Okay.”

Lin Tian and Zhao Qingtang agreed simultaneously; going to the bathroom was a good excuse, at least they could avoid their stares for a while.

Then, the two left the room and walked toward the bathroom. As Zhao Qingtang was about to step inside, Lin Tian followed behind her, when suddenly Zhao Yushu shouted, ”Lin Tian!”

”Yes!” Lin Tian paused and turned around to respond.

”Qingtang is freshening up; are you going to follow her in?”

After asking this, all four of them laughed simultaneously, filling the room with laughter. Especially Xu Wan, clutching her belly with laughter almost bringing her to tears; the others weren’t far behind, as if they had been holding back their laughter all morning and finally released it.

”This fool!” Zhao Qingtang cursed inwardly, blushing and afraid to turn around, but just flicking the bathroom door shut.

Bang!

As the bathroom door closed, Lin Tian suddenly felt his heart jolt. He immediately regretted being so open just now. Wouldn’t have hiding in the room been better?

Now, here he was, left all alone facing four elders full of questions. He wished he could use Earth Escape Skill and just dig a hole and slip away.

”Lin Tian, why are you standing there foolishly? Come sit.” Zhang Youling gestured to him.

”Sure.” Lin Tian took a deep breath before walking over and sitting down on a chair. He felt like he was no different from a panda in a zoo right now.

Xu Wan, seated right opposite Lin Tian, laughed and asked, ”You guys were just chatting last night?”

”Besides chatting, I taught her some Breathing skill. During these days she’s been taking care of me, I’ve been teaching her whenever we had spare time.” Lin Tian explained, speaking in half-truths to make it more convincing.

This was unexpected to them. Zhao Yushu kind of believed it, given his personality similar to his father Zhao Xuefeng, always the meticulous type, hearing Lin Tian’s words made him frown, ”We’re not going to force you to tell the truth if you don’t want to, but lying isn’t a good quality!”

At this moment, Zhao Yushu’s opinion of Lin Tian slightly dropped. If full marks were ten, last night Lin Tian had nine, now he only had five.

Minus one for lying, minus three for lack of responsibility.

Such a man, Zhao Yushu certainly wouldn’t feel assured leaving his daughter to him.

Lin Tian could sense Zhao Yushu’s dissatisfaction through his gaze and tone, he felt helpless and said, ”Uncle, I wasn’t lying. Breathing skill has many benefits for your body. Even for you researchers with little physical exercise, if you follow that breathing method regularly, you can have clearer thoughts and better health.”

”I trust Lin Tian; he wouldn’t joke about such matters.” Zhao Xuefeng said.

Hearing his father say this, Zhao Yushu looked even more surprised. Could it be this guy was telling the truth?

...

Inside the bathroom.

Zhao Qingtang didn’t rush to freshen up but had her ear pressed against the door, listening to the conversation outside.

Hearing Lin Tian clear up the misunderstanding, she was relieved but also somewhat anxious, her thoughts were so mixed that she lost her appetite.

After quickly freshening up, Zhao Qingtang opened the door and walked out, hearing the room filled with laughter, obviously having a good chat.

”I’m done freshening up, hurry up or the congee will get cold.” Zhao Qingtang said to Lin Tian.

”Okay.” Lin Tian stood up, winking at her, signalling that everything was settled! But for some reason, Zhao Qingtang glared at him heavily, leaving him puzzled and thinking he hadn’t said anything wrong.

After Lin Tian entered the bathroom and closed the door, Zhang Youling sat beside her daughter, scooping some congee and picking up an egg to peel while asking, ”Did nothing really happen between you two in the room yesterday?”

”What could have happened... what Lin Tian said was true.” Zhao Qingtang said, lowering her head while sipping congee.

”Oh~ such a pity.”

Since Lin Tian explained, they mostly believed him, and now it was confirmed, almost 90% was true.

This girl too, such a wonderful boy, how could she not seize the opportunity? A missed chance may never come again! She’s taken care of him for a month, yet hasn’t made any progress! Opportunities like this, who knows when they’ll come again. Although he’s a bit young, that’s just a minor issue.