"Professor Fu, have you had lunch?"
With the arrival of a professional, the meeting came to an end with astonishing efficiency.
Professor Chang Mo, who had granted the leave at lightning speed, had a heavy responsibility entrusted to her by her student. After a brief goodbye, she hurried off, leaving Fu Qian and Ji Liushuang behind.
Watching her go, Ji Liushuang turned back with a bright smile, looking even more relaxed than before.
"No."
Just as she'd expected, Professor Fu was too busy with work to bother with such a small thing.
"...Breakfast?"
"I did have breakfast, but I could eat again now."
Fu Qian answered as he made a gesture.
"You've worked hard lately. Let me treat you to a good meal."
Hehe...
The first thing the boss did after returning was arrange a team meal. Ji Liushuang clearly had no objections to that treatment.
Though she did have reason to doubt whether the boss had any money on him.
"It's been less than a week, but have you noticed how much things have changed, Professor Fu?"
There were plenty of places to get a bite to eat within the academy, but Fu Qian clearly didn't want to settle for that. He motioned for his research assistant to find somewhere to eat outside.
She happily agreed, and even took her boss aboard a rattling tram.
The deep-red vehicle had clearly seen better days, but it was still popular.
Men and women of all ages sat on its faded seats. The tram wasn't exactly quiet, but it had a lively air about it.
After guiding Fu Qian to a seat, Ji Liushuang seemed to catch the mood as well. She looked out the window and started chatting about the weather.
"Winter lasts a long time around the academy, and