"What's wrong?" Professor Sun fiddled with the medicine in his hand and glanced at Tang Qiu.
"Nothing!" Tang Qiu swallowed. She didn't dare disobey Professor Sun.
"After you take the book, read it thoroughly. If you can't finish it, the money you earned from working and studying this month will be deducted," Professor Sun said casually.
"No, I can read it all!" Tang Qiu assured him, alarmed. Other penalties she could handle, but not having her earnings deducted.
Professor Sun snorted. Tang Qiu sat to one corner, reading, anxiety gnawing at her.
After a while, Qian Hongwei came in to talk about the data produced by the Traditional Medicine Club. He had written two papers for Professor Sun to take a look at.