When Lu Xiao reappeared in her office at the Fifth Research Institute a week later, she was met with teasing looks from her mentors.
"Well, well, look who it is. Our Xiao Xiao is finally back at work. So, how did Vice Admiral Ares's rut go? Was it smooth?"
It was no surprise they knew. Cecilia had requested the leave for her, and as females themselves, they understood what was going on the moment they heard.
They didn't mean any harm by it; they just wanted to deliberately tease Lu Xiao, watch the young female blush, and satisfy their own mischievous whims.
Lu Xiao had to admit she was indeed thin-skinned when it came to these things.
But she refused to acknowledge it, forcing a calm expression. "Yes, it went very smoothly."
In truth, she was a little puzzled. This wasn't her first time accompanying Ares through his rut. Because she had prior experience, she hadn't expected it to last so long this time.
