"Good evening, Professor Fu. How have you been resting?"
The pursuit of knowledge always makes one lose track of ti.
After clocking out for the day, despite being busy for half the day, Professor Fu chose not to adjust the misaligned evening light, but rather took a brief nap in the darkness.
When he reopened his eyes, the laboratory’s reliable employee was already in place, smiling warmly while showing concern for the leader.
"Ti waits for no one, the future ultimately belongs to you young people."
Fu Qian sighed deeply in response, stretched his body with an air of proud labor and achievent, then looked up and down Ji Liushuang.
The Grand Fate Ming Emperor never speaks falsehoods, this young man, despite dragging his weary body, still went to the academy to report in. At the end of the day, not only did he remain unexhausted, but his eyes had regained so of their spark.
"Today there were fewer things to do, so I found a chance to slack off for a bit."
Ji Liushuang seed to clearly understand the implication, imdiately covering her mouth and chuckling, admitting to the rare act of slacking.
"Later on, ti grew a bit late and I thought about coming back mostly to see if Professor Fu was interested in grabbing a bite together?"
"Oh, and what’s the main reason?"
Of course, Miss Liushuang’s response was perfectly reasonable, but skilled in the art of language, Fu Qian heard more out of it, blinked and asked.
"... Director Li sohow heard you had returned and asked to extend his regards when we t in the academy today. Additionally, he wanted to see if you had any free ti to represent the Academy and assist the Night Watchman?"
...
As it turns out, the judgnt was correct, if there’s a primary reason, then there’s also a secondary one for Miss Liushuang’s return, not rely public expense dining.
Even more, how one viewed this latter matter seed of higher importance.
Li Weixuan knows that I have returned? That’s not surprising.
At least as a deputy director, he’s always well-inford about the academy’s movents, which is quite normal, especially when an academic giant like returns from a scientific expedition.
Expressing concern imdiately, there is no need to doubt the sincerity behind it.
As for this opportunity to help the Academy, Fu Qian didn’t think it was deliberate waiting for him, the coincidence probability might be higher.
"Why is this secondary?"
Without a definitive answer, the next mont Fu Qian probed the laboratory assistant.
"Because Director Li specifically emphasized ’by the way’, asking you next ti he sees you would suffice."
Miss Liushuang showed no stage fright and even answered with an undiminished smile.
Indeed.
Let’s not even ntion my close relationship with Director Li, I am familiar with his character. If it was a deliberate sche, this invitation would be too tactful.
Although everyone knows Miss Liushuang holds a position in my departnt, asking a student for such a favor, by the way, is itself an implicit ssage—no need for psychological burden.
If I have no interest, I can completely not respond at all.
After all, Ji Liushuang, the future star of the Swordsmanship Departnt, has long been known for being seduced by deceitful individuals.
The feedback then would most likely be that the leader is overwheld with work, always having no opportunity to et again, without showing any of his own negative stance.
"Next ti you see Director Li, just tell him I’m available."
Fu Qian did not hesitate much, casually accepting this voluntary task.
Furthermore, he didn’t forget to align with the overall atmosphere, showing a relaxed and leisurely attitude.
After passing the personal test from Old Master Xiung last ti, Fu, the professor from Heaven’s Comncent Institute, had been brushing up his rit points to the highest identity.
Theoretically uprightness surged in his chest, why would he mind teaming up with the Night Watchman to uphold justice.
Furthermore, it’s related to the Academy’s image.
How did that saying go, today the Academy is proud of , tomorrow I am proud of the Academy.
The realization of a lifeti professorship, how can it be comparable to a certain professor who intends to avoid even the arrangents from a spokesman.
"And then for important matters like team building, bring it up alone next ti."
As Miss Liushuang quietly agreed, Fu Qian continued to add.
...
It’s clear the sudden greeting from Li Weixuan greatly surprised Miss Liushuang, which is why she hurriedly ca back.
Stating primary and secondary reasons was to convey Li Weixuan’s attitude at that ti as much as possible.
Besides that, it was clearly also a good chance to involve the leader who rarely returns in a public expense dining, too precious not to utilize.
And Fu Qian’s final ssage was simple—such things don’t need too much consideration, can be brought up anyti.
"Understood, so should we set off now?"
Clearly, Miss Liushuang grasped this point, nodded with a smile, and directly made a gesture to invite.
"Alright, where to?"
Fu Qian readily agreed.
"The place we drank last ti? I rember you said the fish was quite good."
Ji Liushuang obviously had already thought it through.
"The hostess there can also provide receipts."
"That wouldn’t be right, the Academy’s money, every bit should be saved."
To his surprise, this ti Professor Fu expressed a contrary opinion, looking earnest.
"I recently just prepared to apply for funding to further enhance the laboratory’s hardware setup."
"... Okay."
"We can stay there longer, and then have Professor Lanaya process it through the Punishnt Departnt’s account."
While Miss Liushuang humbly accepted the criticism, Professor Fu had already stood up, walking ahead.
As a qualified leader, how could he simply point out problems without offering guidance.
...
"I ca here once more later, it feels more lively."
The outside sky had long dimd, although it wasn’t quite ti for the midnight canteen, it already brought a sense of leisure.
Having been busy all day, the two were in no rush, smoothly blending into this atmosphere.
Even so, when they reached the destination, the small shop’s business for the day had just opened not long ago.
Indeed, to wait for Professor Lanaya to pay the bill, as Fu Qian suggested, they would need to stay a while longer.
And it has indeed beco busier.
In Ji Liushuang’s introductions, as Fu Qian sat with her, he scanned the surroundings, agreeing with her statent.
"Welco, what would you like?"
Within this sowhat cooperative review, a figure dressed in serving attire earnestly approached with warm inquiries, the voice carried a familiar resonance.
Certainly not the hostess, the couple was still busy with ingredients behind the counter.
Where did that sense of familiarity co from?
Fu Qian turned his head, his gaze landing on the striking golden hair.
A young woman with delicate features, slender figure, holding the nu, exuded professionalism with enthusiasm without being overly solicitous, carrying the poise of a long-term restaurant professional—or perhaps she was indeed a long-term professional.
In that mont, Fu Qian quickly engaged his mory, recalling the na of the wine-selling hostess from the Wasteland Dragon Summit Inn.
Seed to be called Sunny?
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