A Test of Patience

"...What kind of life would you be living if you didn't do what you wanted, right?"

His gaze flickered up at those words, eyed the look of determination on the young woman's face. It was reminiscent of him choosing to no longer fulfill what his father had wanted when he had graduated. Was it silly that he needed to be reminded of this? "Hah, I should do them huh?"

"Yeah, do what you love." She nodded and gave him an affirmative smile. Chan Lee blinked for a moment before she tried to keep a blank expression, "Yes, 'do' them." She pressed her lips together as they twitched.

She was trying to stop herself from breaking into laughter.

Han Jing realized what his words implied a moment too late and waved a hand, "Woah I wasn't trying to—"

She laughed and wiped an imaginary tear, "No, it's my fault. That… it wasn't even that funny. My bad." Her gaze averted to the door, "It was a little funny to me but you get my point right?"