Qi Huan, concerned that Chi Yu might seek revenge on Ning Jin, followed her to school and remained vigilant in protecting Ning Jin.
Chi Yu, contrary to her usual fierce and domineering demeanor, exhibited an unsettling tranquility throughout the morning. This sudden pacification was wholly uncharacteristic of her usual conduct.
Qi Huan suspected that Chi Yu might be concocting a more malevolent plan and took every precaution, even inspecting Ning Jin's drinking water before she consumed it.
Ning Jin found his over-cautiousness rather amusing.
"Qi Huan, I'm really touched by how worried you are and how you're protecting me," Ning Jin said with a playful glint in her eye, pulling out her cafeteria card. "Let me treat you to a meal."
Her playful expression was utterly endearing.
Qi Huan's ears and neck flushed crimson with embarrassment, and he eagerly agreed.
