"I'm fine. I nearly killed myself rushing back just now."
Gu Qingnian coughed. Wang Dong suspected nothing and helped him up with a worried expression, missing the glint of mischief in his eyes.
As she helped him up, Gu Qingnian subtly exerted himself, making his body heavier and dragging Wang Dong down with him.
Wang Dong's limbs flailed as she nearly fell, but her exceptional flexibility saved her. She planted one hand on the floor, hooked one leg around Gu Qingnian's leg, and caught his hand with her other hand, leaving one foot planted and the other leg draped across his waist.
With one of his legs tangled in Wang Dong's, Gu Qingnian supported himself on a single hand. His other leg hung stiffly in midair, while her leg remained draped across his waist.
Their position was bizarre, and quite a sight to behold.
"W-what are you doing?" Wang Dong asked, her face flushed with embarrassment as she fumbled with one hand, trying to get out of their predicament.
Yet the slightest movement made them both wobble. When Gu Qingnian moved, they nearly toppled over, leaving neither of them daring to move rashly.
Gu Qingnian felt as though he had seen this scene before, as though it had happened somewhere else.
"Don't panic. Take your leg off my waist first," Gu Qingnian instructed slowly...
His words helped Wang Dong calm down a little. She slowly drew her leg back, extended it, then swiftly pulled herself free and sprang upright.
They had successfully untangled themselves!
They each took a seat and exchanged looks. A little embarrassed, Wang Dong said, "I don't know what's going on with that Yuhao kid. He's still not back this late. He's almost out of time."
Gu Qingnian nodded slightly. "Exactly. There are only two days left.