Classmates by the roadside cast odd glances their way. After Qianning struggled fiercely, she finally shook off his hand, making him stop in his tracks.
"Brother!" Qianning said loudly, "I'm in the middle of my thesis defense. If I don't pass this, I can't graduate. Whatever it is, let's talk in the afternoon."
"Qianning!" Fantian couldn't believe that his sister was so calm even after such a big incident. Seeing the curious gazes from those around them, Fantian pulled Qianning into a quiet little garden to talk: "We need to talk."
There weren't many people in the small garden, just a few students practicing spoken English with a foreign teacher in the distance. Fantian lowered his voice and said, "You're pregnant, aren't you?"
Qianning had guessed correctly, and she nodded. Even if this incident wasn't made clear now, it would be exposed in a month or two anyway.
"Who is the father of the child?"
Qianning lowered her head and looked away.
