Lin Meng Qiu had been studying in her room.
But after receiving Chen Shi'an's message saying he was bringing her some wild mushrooms, she could no longer settle down to read.
It wasn't that she was particularly craving those wild mushrooms. She simply had this problem: once she agreed to do something with someone in a little while, she couldn't concentrate on anything else while waiting for it to happen. She had to wait until it was over.
It would have been better if Stinking Taoist had told her exactly when he was coming, but he hadn't, leaving her unable to settle down. After working through a few questions, she would have to check for the doorbell or messages on her phone.
Why isn't he here yet! Why isn't he here yet! Did you get lost?!
Lin Meng Qiu picked up her phone, about to message him and ask what obscure corner he'd wandered into, when the doorbell rang outside her room. The girl moved fast!
In a flash, she put down her pen.
She walked briskly out of her room in her slippers.
As she approached the front door, however, she suddenly slowed down.
Bending slightly to look at the electronic lock's monitor, she saw Chen Shi'an standing outside with things in his hands, just as she'd expected.
She instinctively held her breath. Without opening the door or making a sound, she secretly watched him through the screen, openly taking a good look at him.
He wasn't wearing his school uniform or a long robe today, but a short blue Dōfuku. While waiting for the door to open, he didn't look around, simply standing straight with the things in his hands.
The camera was just above the door lock. At one point, Chen Shi'an looked over.
She stood inside