Melantha and Chen Hui-chieh

(After a full day of classes, then pouring ether in the fume hood, the fumes made me dizzy... I'll post an extra chapter tomorrow. I'm tired today, so I'm going to bed early.)

"It's fine. Just bring her over directly next time..." Bai Ye nodded.

Naturally, he agreed to Miss Vulcan's request. Teaching one or two made no difference; one more wouldn't matter either.

Ceobe still had to attend Rhodes Island's regular classes anyway. Coming to Bai Ye was merely extra tutoring.

Cuora and Red followed the same arrangement, though Red usually preferred sticking close to Bai Ye and Texas whenever she wasn't on a mission.

And, incidentally, if both Bai Ye and Texas were around, Red would stay by Bai Ye's side. If Bai Ye wasn't there, Red would stay beside Texas instead.

At first, Texas had been quite unaccustomed to it and had even bristled, but after gradually getting used to Red's scent, her reactions were no longer so strong.

Still, Bai Ye was rather curious. Since when had this place become both a daycare and a gathering spot for troubled children?

"Thank you, Bai Ye." Vulcan lowered her head slightly in thanks. She was not good with words, and her brief response made her feel a little embarrassed.

"It's nothing. Just buy me some juice next time~" Bai Ye winked at Vulcan. He was not much of a drinker, but he had a particular fondness for the juice and soda at the bar.

The next morning, Bai Ye and Texas got up early. After all, Bai Ye had already gotten a little taste of sweetness before dinner yesterday, so naturally he had to keep his promise.

As he stepped out of his room, Bai Ye happened to see Texas pulling on a tracksuit jacket. With a zip,