Nian Yuyu's sudden burst of passion caught Chu You off guard. His body reacted quicker than his mind, and he had already reached out to catch her.
"What's wrong?" His voice softened unconsciously.
Nian Yuyu buried her head in his shoulder, her voice muffled, "I just wanted to hug you."
No sooner had she spoken than she heard a low chuckle, followed by the voice of an unfamiliar middle-aged woman.
"Professor Chu's girlfriend is really cute."
Nian Yuyu paused for a second, then quickly broke free from Chu You's embrace, only to face a mocking smile.
A short-haired woman in her thirties wearing black-framed glasses was watching her, her gentle face filled with a kindly smile.
"This is Director Zhang from the oncology department of the provincial hospital, who also teaches at the medical school," Chu You's explanatory voice came just in time. He held Nian Yuyu by the waist, without a hint of embarrassment for being caught in an intimate moment.
Nian Yuyu: "!!!"