Qu Shui entered the room.
The girl rubbed her eyes and asked cautiously, "Little Gu Doctor... are you sleeping too?"
The room was very dark, lit only by a desk lamp. With Gu Shen hunched over the desk, he looked as if he were taking a nap.
His legs were still a little sore and wouldn't cooperate... Gu Shen tried to stand, then immediately gave up. Maintaining his current posture, he smiled and said, "I was organizing files and lost track of time... Help me turn on the light. Where's Little Xin Sister?"
"She's still resting."
Qu Shui turned on the light. As it fell across her, her pale skin showed a little more color. She sat stiffly in the chair and softly praised, "This was... the best I've slept in days... Little Gu Doctor, I think you're even more amazing than Little Xin Sister!"
Gu Shen smiled. "Psychological effect. Don't take it too seriously."
"Um..."
The girl lowered her head and fiddled with her fingers, seeming to gather her courage. Several seconds later, she finally spoke. "Little Gu Doctor... do you have time tonight?"
Gu Shen froze.
"Last time... actually..." Qu Shui's voice grew quieter and quieter, while her cheeks grew redder.
Only then did Gu Shen remember.
Last time, Qu Shui had said it was late and that she was afraid to walk alone at night.
Little Xin Sister had said that Qu Shui lived not far from Lipu Street... Being afraid to walk alone at night was probably just an excuse.
She wanted to be alone with him.
Gu Shen wasn't an idiot. By this point, he had more or less guessed what Qu Shui meant.
Sure enough.
"I was wondering... if you have time tonight?" Qu Shui twisted her fingers together, her pretty face flushed red.