"...Are you planning to book out the whole place?"
Quiet moments were always fleeting. Fortunately, the fun was just beginning.
As the familiar door opened before them, an even more familiar voice came rushing out first.
That's right—it was Professor Lanaia, looking utterly shocked.
When choosing a venue for the department outing, the research assistants had ultimately decided to focus on blending in with the crowd and picked this little bar once again.
Fu Qian naturally had no objections. The only problem was that the department's ranks had gotten a little bloated.
At Liu Shuang's suggestion, Fu Qian had taken a shower and changed clothes. When he finished and came out, he found the lab already crowded with talent.
Wen Li had returned surprisingly early today. She was discussing the food at the outing with Liu Shuang and seemed quite interested.
Even Professor Lisha was there with them, looking slightly awkward.
The moment she saw Fu Qian, she tossed him a box and prepared to say goodbye. But he simply bundled her in with the others and invited everyone to eat and drink on the lab's tab.
Professor Lisha had obviously been sent by the dean to deliver something. How could he treat her lightly?
The dean really was swift and decisive. She must have called Lisha away earlier for this very reason.
"How could I? We're just here to join everyone... Unless you've already booked the whole place?"
Now, faced with a scene that wasn't the least bit surprising, Fu Qian simply smiled and greeted the head of the Department of Punishment.
Although night had fallen, it was still early by the bar's business hours. There really wasn't anyone else inside.
"Why would I do something so boring... I just think your team's growing a bit too fast."
As