With just a glance, Qin Jie saw right through Chen Enci's little scheme.
The young lady was proud and unreceptive to losing her self-esteem. The chances of her reaching out to tell him were slim, and her asking him to accompany her were next to impossible.
He already knew of her deceptive tactics, making excuses such as getting a drink or taking a bath. However, he hadn't expected that all along her real motive was... to study.
Fine, let's study then.
In the midst of the thunder and rain outside, Qin Jie and Chen Enci sat side by side on the couch, engrossed in their studies.
An hour later, Chen Enci, who had woken up early, started to feel sleepy after midnight.
Qin Jie turned his head, noting her drooping eyelids, and asked, "Sleepy?"
"Not sleepy!" Fearing that her admission of tiredness would lead to Qin Jie leaving, Chen Enci bolted upright, shook her head vigorously in denial, and urged Qin Jie to continue: "Professor Qin, please proceed."