Wasn't this a little too dramatic?
A moment ago, in "Etched Wisdom," Cas had seriously pointed out that something was wrong with Lisha and even decided that she was the cause of what felt off.
Then, right after that, Lisha came to visit him alone and turned around to accuse him instead.
It wasn't quite the right way to put it, but for a moment, it felt like the tragic sorrow of family turning against family.
Of course, looking on the bright side, it sounded like Professor Lisha had taken his hint and gone to report to the dean.
The only difference from what had just happened was that Cas hadn't come with her.
"Oh? What was wrong?"
Lisha naturally didn't know about the conversation in "Etched Wisdom." As Fu Qian's thoughts raced, his face remained impassive, and he asked casually.
"I can't put my finger on it. He just felt strange, not like himself."
Unfortunately, as the one under pressure, Professor Lisha could offer no solid evidence. Her reasoning was vague and impressionistic.
"What about your situation?"
Fu Qian didn't press her on that, simply confirming Cas's attitude toward Lisha.
"He said I was perfectly fine... told me not to worry, asked how preparations for the collection room were going, and encouraged me to keep up the good work."
After letting out a long breath, Professor Lisha still didn't seem particularly relieved, even though it sounded like everything had gone well.
"Did you say that on purpose to make me go find Cas? Did you already know something?"
She suddenly looked up, seemingly realizing that he might have had an ulterior motive.
He did know a few things, but she was being a little too paranoid.
Seeing Professor Lisha's long, alluring eyes nearly go round with shock, Fu