The faculty cafeteria was quieter than usual.Chen carried his tray, scanning the area briefly—
Then his eyes landed on a familiar figure sitting alone.He walked over.
"Senior Xiao," Chen greeted softly, placing his tray down, "why are you here alone?"
Xiao Yushen looked up and smiled gently."Well," he said lightly, "didn't you just arrive?"
Chen chuckled faintly and sat down.
they started eating and talking in mid
Another professor passed by their table.
"Professor Liang, Professor Xiao."
They greeted each other politely.
Behind him stood a young boy.
Shorter than most boys his age.
Soft features almost delicate.
He looked a little nervous.
He stepped forward.
His eyes went straight to Chen.
There was a shy hesitation in his gaze.
"Professor Liang…"
His voice was quiet.
"Can you come with me? I… have something to tell you."
Chen blinked.
"You can tell me here, Si Ran."
Si Ran glanced around.
Then pouted slightly.
"Please, Professor…"
