"Good morning, Professor Fu."
Although the early bird catches the worm, young people who understood that were few and far between.
After changing into more casual clothes, Fu Qian stood quietly watching the morning glow outside the window. It wasn't long before Liu Shuang greeted him.
Lately, the chance to rest in peace and quiet had become increasingly rare for Fu Qian.
But after seeing off his visitors yesterday, he'd still managed to settle in and enjoy a pleasant rest.
The latter half of the night had been especially quiet. Etched Wisdom hadn't acted up again, and nobody had suddenly popped in.
Of course, Fu Qian hadn't made a point of getting eight hours' sleep. He'd still risen early, setting a good example for the young people.
"Breakfast will be delivered in a bit. Want to eat together?"
Liu Shuang, encouraged by his example, had already sat down beside him. Before Fu Qian could say anything, she asked.
"Sure."
Ever approachable, Fu Qian turned his head as he replied, only to find the research assistant watching him with a beaming smile.
"Work and rest really do need to be balanced. I feel much better after taking a little time to relax."
Seeing her superior looking her way, Ji Liushuang casually explained why she was in such high spirits.
Though that explanation could apparently also apply to the person sitting across from her.
"Good. So what's your plan after breakfast?"
Fu Qian naturally picked up on the details. He gave a slight nod, then made sure to ask about her work. He also greeted Wen Li, who had come downstairs just a little later.
She looked like she'd rested well, too, her eyes bright and her spirits high.
"I'll probably head to the Institute today. I may not have time to