Cruel Twist

[Author's Notes: This chapter is dedicated to Nosliw, a great and kind person who helped me remember the deets of this book and has led me to finish this book with the help of her suggestions. Thank you so much for reading my outlines and for giving feedback! ^^ You're indeed a blessing to a writer like me who experienced an intense writer's block. :') I'm really happy to know you and brainstorm with you~!]

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Pan An emerged from Wang Fang's office, the corridor coincidentally aligning with Shu Xian's lunch break.

Her smile upon seeing him prompted her swift retreat to the student lounge. With caution, the professor scanned his surroundings before cautiously trailing after her.

As Pan An entered the lounge, Shu Xian's surprise was evident. Her gasp nearly led to an untimely mishap with her lunch box.