Meeting On the Narrow Path
Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
The silence in the dormitory was broken by the sound of a ringing phone.
Nianzhi heard her phone from the sofa and went over to take it out of her bag.
It was He Zhichu, her home teacher. She knew she'd have to write him a report about the incident. Gu Nianzhi couldn't help but feel worried.
She thought He Zhichu had gone to America two weeks ago. Was he back already? What great timing…
Gu Nianzhi slid open her phone reluctantly and answered. "Hello?"
He Zhichu's cold voice came from the other end of the line. "Are you okay, Nianzhi?"
Instead of scolding her, He Zhichu's first reaction was one of concern. Gu Nianzhi heaved a sigh of relief. "I'm okay, Professor He," she whispered. "Where are you?" Gu Nianzhi asked after hesitating.
He Zhichu remained silent. After a while, he knocked on the door and replied, "outside your door."