Li Yao's cheeks were flushed in embarrassment. He faltered and failed to give an answer.
Yuan Manqiu misunderstood his awkwardness. She said in a comforting voice, "Students of the Grand Desolate War Institution are all grown-ups. The institution does not forbid students and teachers being in a relationship. Your situation is special, too. You've been more than qualified for graduation based on the facts that you passed the Refiners' Registration Examination and the three months' training in the Thunder Training Camp. Now, you are already a research associate of the institution. So, there is no need to worry about the code of conduct."
"It's not like that, professor."
Li Yao tried to explain, vaguely, "Ding Lingdang and I are only training partners."
After saying that, Li Yao felt somewhat both jealous and lost.
He was dazed. He didn't understand why he felt that way.