Chi Gui stepped back to avoid his hand.
She rubbed her temples, "I retired, it's just that I didn't rest well last night."
"What's wrong?" Fu Si skillfully poured the congee and side dishes into bowls, the soft and sweet aroma of the congee immediately filled the room.
"Just a minor issue," Chi Gui said nonchalantly.
Fu Si didn't inquire further.
The two ate breakfast in silence, and then Fu Si left.
Chi Gui took the day off from school and didn't have to attend classes. She sat on the sofa with her iPad, continuing to discuss the next research direction with her colleagues from the institute.
As noon approached, her doorbell rang.
Fu Si had been punctual with meals these past few days, so Chi Gui didn't think much of it and instructed Little Guai to open the door.
Soon after, a voice with a sobbing tone came from the entrance, "Professor Chi..."