Chapter 60

Shuangyun nodded.
"Then do you know Landon's wife? I heard she's especially beautiful."
As soon as this question came out, several people nearby immediately also gathered around.
Shuangyun was somewhat confused and asked: "He's married?"
The surroundings fell silent. Everyone's eyes widened.
Someone broke the silence: "Yeah, didn't you know? He wears a wedding ring on his ring finger."
After saying this, everyone looked at Cheng Lang not far away.
His left hand was holding a cup, and his ring finger was empty.
"Landon took off his ring!!??"
Everyone's gaze returned to Shuangyun's face.
To be honest, when Shuangyun first appeared, everyone thought she was Landon's wife—beautiful and from Australia. But Landon had introduced her to them as just a friend from Australia.
After getting familiar through chatting, they naturally also wanted to hear some gossip about Landon.
Shuangyun savored the information she'd just received. In her heart, she'd pretty much guessed the purpose of that ring.
Cheng Lang had worn a ring for her.
But the people beside her were still immersed in shock. Shuangyun went with the flow and asked again: "How did Landon describe his wife?"
"Just that she's very beautiful, stayed in Australia, unwilling to move to the US with him. He's very worried his wife will leave him."
"But..." That person's tone drew out, then looked at Shuangyun again.
Shuangyun probably knew what they were thinking now. Landon, who said he loved his wife most, was with another woman and had also taken off his ring.
He was thought to be hiding his marriage and cheating. She was thought to be kept in the dark, being the other woman.
Shuangyun burst out laughing.
Never expected Cheng Lang, who'd always had nothing to do with gossip, could create such a big piece of gossip for himself.
She wove words in her heart and said them very naturally: "Landon and I just co-authored an article together in Australia before, so I'm not very familiar with his private life. Coming to the US this time, I also happened to meet with him. As for the ring, maybe it got damaged somewhere and he went to get it fixed. I think... it's better not to over-speculate about other people's private lives."
Shuangyun's tone wasn't serious, but at the end she also gave everyone a hint.
The people around had been in contact with Cheng Lang for a while. They weren't unaware of what kind of person Cheng Lang was. So they quickly stopped discussing this topic.
Around eight in the evening, Shuangyun and Cheng Lang said goodbye to everyone and prepared to go home.
Cheng Lang drove all the way. Shuangyun kept looking at him.
The car reached Cheng Lang's apartment parking lot. Shuangyun laughed and grabbed his hand.
Cheng Lang was very cooperative, letting her hold his left hand.
Shuangyun looked left and right and asked him: "Cheng Lang, where's your ring?"
Cheng Lang instantly froze in place.
Shuangyun touched Cheng Lang's ring finger, her fingers drawing circles at the base, and asked him again: "When did you take it off?"
Cheng Lang's ears burned red. He knew someone had probably told Shuangyun about this. His voice restrained the emotions in his heart. Cheng Lang said slowly: "That day after class, when I was with you in the office."
"Was it worn for me?" Shuangyun asked again.
Cheng Lang's gaze then was like a scorching sun shining on her. He said yes.
This was Shuangyun. She didn't guess in any other direction at all. She knew that ring was worn for her. She was so confident, so understanding of him, and so trusting of him.
"You must have a lot of people pursuing you, Teacher Cheng?" Shuangyun asked with a smile.
"After wearing the ring, almost none."
Shuangyun's gaze focused on Cheng Lang's empty ring finger. Her palm spread his palm open. Five fingers naturally interlocked with his and tightened.
Shuangyun looked at his eyes and said:
"Last night. Do you want me to stay? Landon."