While they were eating, Lu Xiao said he had received a mission and had to leave tomorrow. He probably wouldn't be back for about a week.
Hearing this, Su Tang broke a coarse-grain bun in half. "So sudden?"
Lu Xiao hummed in affirmation. "A mission can't wait. I've already spoken to Director Li and asked him to look after you."
In reality, Su Tang could handle most things just fine on her own.
But Lu Xiao was worried her background might bring her unnecessary trouble.
That was why Lu Xiao had made a special point of visiting Director Li to ask for his help if the need arose.
"I'm not a child, but... thank you anyway."
Before she could finish saying thank you, Lu Xiao looked up at her.
His expression seemed to say that he didn't want to hear the words "thank you."
"Lu Xiao, you're wonderful."
Su Tang changed her phrasing. As Lu Xiao tasted the soft, sweet congee, it somehow reminded him of her accent.
'Do all southerners talk like this?'
'Always saying thank you.'
