Chapter 72 - A Favor To Ask (1/2)

Chapter 72: A Favor To Ask

“What’s wrong?” Professor Sun fiddled with the medicine in his hand and glanced at Tang Qiu.

“Nothing!” Tang Qiu swallowed. She didn’t dare disobey Professor Sun.

“After you take the book, read it thoroughly. If you can’t finish it, the money you earned from working and studying this month will be deducted,” Professor Sun said casually.

“No, I can read it all!” Tang Qiu assured him, alarmed. Other penalties she could handle, but not having her earnings deducted.

Professor Sun snorted. Tang Qiu sat to one corner, reading, anxiety gnawing at her.

After a while, Qian Hongwei came in to talk about the data produced by the Traditional Medicine Club. He had written two papers for Professor Sun to take a look at.

When Tang Qiu heard about the Traditional Medicine Club, her eyes immediately lit up and she pricked up her ears to listen carefully. So, Qian Hongwei was the club president? she thought eagerly. This placed him in a whole new light in her eyes.

Qian Hongwei noticed Tang Qiu’s gaze and coughed lightly. He felt a little strange. She had never looked at him with such intensity before, and he had to stop himself from letting her attention go to his head, with Professor Sun in the room. He listened attentively to Professor Sun’s comments before exiting the room with newfound resolution.

Tang Qiu was disappointed when she saw him leave. She had missed her chance. She looked at the time again, hoping the rest of her duty would pass by quickly.

“What are you looking at? Are you interested in him?” Professor Sun had long noticed Tang Qiu’s gaze; her face was an open book.

“No.” Tang Qiu quickly dismissed the notion with a wave.

Professor Sun glanced away. “Don’t be shy. Far be it from me to get in the way of two young people dating. There’s no need for you to keep secrets from me.” It was obvious that Qian Hongwei had feelings for her too, from the way he had looked at her. If the affection was mutual, why skirt around it?

“I’m not hiding. Professor Sun, I…” Tang Qiu was a little embarrassed and hesitated. Should she tell Professor Sun about her marriage? But before she could finish…

Professor Sun interrupted her. “You don’t have to explain anything to me. I’m not interested. Anyway, you have to finish these books. If you don’t study hard when you’re dating, you’ll be wasting your time!”

“I’ll finish it,” Tang Qiu promised, lowering her head.