Night Fire Lingering

"Why are you looking at me?" Lou Qi's attention was already focused on Jiang Xing, and he was very keen to notice Jiang Xing's gaze.

"It's nothing," Jiang Xing said, looking away.

Fortunately, no one noticed her dislike.

Ying Kaian's lips moved, clearly wanting to speak, but he didn't know what to say, or rather, how to say it—he feared Lou Qi's power.

Ying Kaian's gaze lingered between Jiang Xing and Lou Qi, before he finally swallowed hard and gave a stiff smile: "Congratulations."

Lou Qi nodded slightly, arrogantly accepting the congratulations. He didn't speak again, but his gaze towards Ying Kaian was exceptionally oppressive.

After a silence of more than ten seconds, Ying Kaian left looking dejected, but he made a point of glancing at Jiang Xing before he left.

Jiang Xing didn't care about Ying Kaian at all, because the man's heavy arm was on her shoulder, constantly reminding her of his presence.

Jiang Xing looked at Wen Yan guiltily.

Lou Qi felt completely ignored and had no choice but to look at Wen Yan: "Sister-in-law, you finally have some free time?"

Wen Yan has been too busy lately. When Gu Yanci asked her to come to the company when she didn't have classes, she declined, saying she was too busy. When Gu Yanci asked her to participate in an event in the industry on the weekend, she also declined. Even when Gu Yanci wanted to have a meal with her, she had to condescend to come to the school and find a restaurant near the school to eat.

Wen Yan was surprised that Lou Qi knew about this.

Wen Yan nodded and said, "I have to make time, otherwise I'll miss important news. So what's the situation for you guys now?"

"Boyfriend and girlfriend," Lou Qi said very naturally.

“We’re not yet!” Jiang Xing exclaimed, wide-eyed.

Lou Qi said "Oh": "It seems that Dr. Jiang's views on sex are more open than mine. They've slept together a few times but they're not boyfriend and girlfriend."

Jiang Xing glanced around instinctively, relieved that no one had heard.

She looked at Lou Qi with disbelief and said, "Lou Qi, have some shame! This is your only chance!"

Lou Qi looked at Wen Yan as if seeking a parent's judgment: "See? I want to take responsibility for her."

"Yan Yan..." Jiang Xing felt even more guilty and wanted to explain.

The radio broadcast a message urging all doctoral graduates from various departments to take their seats immediately.

"It's alright." Wen Yan didn't intend to be a mean mother-in-law. She said to Jiang Xing, "Senior, hurry up and go to the assembly. Aren't you supposed to give a speech as an outstanding graduate?"

Jiang Xing breathed a sigh of relief without showing any emotion, shoved the extremely cumbersome and eye-catching bouquet of flowers back to Lou Qi, and ran towards the auditorium.

Only Wen Yan and Lou Qi remained. Wen Yan then looked at Lou Qi, raising her eyebrows slightly.

Lou Shao showed no remorse whatsoever. He even glanced at the flowers in his hand before asking Wen Yan, "Why did she give me the flowers but not you?"

Wen Yan: "?"

No, what are you showing off here? What's so great about this?

Wen Yan spoke frankly: "They probably think I'm too weak, and carrying flowers is hard work."

Lou Qi: "..."

Wen Yan walked into the auditorium, intending to find a seat with a good view so she could observe Jiang Xing's demeanor later.

The bouquet that Jiang Xing needed to carry with both hands, Lou Qi could easily carry with one hand. He followed Wen Yan and walked side by side with her: "Sister-in-law, don't you have anything to ask me?"

"I trust Jiang Xing more."

Lou Qi's words are three parts false; who knows which are true? Perhaps we should ask Jiang Xing.

Lou Qi was somewhat surprised: "I thought you were going to warn me."

"Why would I warn you?" Wen Yan finally looked at him. "Young Master Lou, if I were to warn anyone, it would be about my wife covering for you and keeping it a secret."

Lou Qi felt some sympathy for his good brother Gu Yanci.