There was really no need to panic so much.
Chen shook his head slightly and stopped thinking about it.
Just as he was about to check whether Akemi had finished making breakfast, Chen paused slightly as he passed Ai's door.
"The light's still on in her room?"
Chen walked over and pushed open Ai's door, only to see her sitting in a chair, asleep with her head resting on the desk.
"Did she stay up all night doing research?" Chen glanced at the computer in front of Ai, which was still on, and figured that was probably the case.
"Seriously, why is this girl working herself so hard?"
Chen picked Ai up, but she woke up the moment he lifted her.
"What are you doing?" Ai looked at Chen warily.
"Were you planning to take advantage of me being asleep to secretly do something shameful? You beast."
Ai's wary gaze immediately turned contemptuous.
"Hearing that sharp tongue of yours makes me want to spank you. What kind of expression do you think Vermouth would have if she saw you getting your butt spanked?"
Chen smiled as he asked Ai. To her, his words were practically a demon's whisper.
Let Vermouth see? Absolutely not. Even if she were beaten to death, she could never let Vermouth see her in such an embarrassing state.
"Hmph, you wouldn't dare. If you really do it, I'll tell my sister." Ai snorted coldly. She looked perfectly composed, but inwardly, she was panicking.
Because Ai knew Chen really would dare to do it, which was why she could not stay as calm as she appeared.
"Tell your sister? Would Akemi even be able to help you?" Chen could not help asking Ai.
Ai said nothing. It seemed Akemi really could not help her after all.