"Although... although it was a little strange, good luck, Miss Pellervy."
Tingyun covered her face with her fan, revealing an awkward yet elegant smile.
"As they say, where there's a will, there's a way... Ah! Right, come to think of it, I should be going to work too!"
Tingyun hurriedly stood up, her steps slightly unsteady. Clearly, her first time had left her body somewhat unaccustomed to it.
"..."
Pellervy was even more displeased by Tingyun's proactive attempt to make way for her. It felt like she was being pitied.
"Do you really not need someone to support you?"
Pellervy was not a vengeful child. Though she was a little unhappy, she had not forgotten to show concern.
"Uh... I'll call a friend to pick me up."
Tingyun awkwardly scratched her cheek and obediently sat back down. The few of them were left in an awkward stalemate, with no suitable topic to break the atmosphere.
Before long, Yukong came in from outside and knocked on the open door.
"Excuse me, I'm here to pick up Tingyun."
Yukong carefully glanced into the room and only breathed a sigh of relief after confirming that no one was too exposed.
"I'll leave her to you, Lady Yukong."
Tingyun stood up. This time, with Yukong's help, she was much steadier. However, Yukong noticed that Tingyun seemed desperate to say something to her, yet could not speak because of the people around them.
Seeing that, Yukong quickened her pace slightly and led Tingyun away quickly while making sure she did not fall behind.
"...I have a bad feeling about this."
Pellervy felt a chill run down her back.
"Ah, now that you mention it, I should be going to work too."
Liu Bai leisurely stood up as well.
"Didn't you just get off work?"
Pellervy