"If you're worried about our situation, let's talk about it now," he said, Shu Xian shyly looking at him as she nodded once, but what he said next made her curious, wondering what it was.
"And after that, I have to propose another deal to make your stay in my house worthwhile."
What he said made Shu Xian blink her eyes a few tis, shock evident in her facial expression. She cocked her head to the side, curious as to what deal he was talking about right now.
Since it involves her stay in Pan An's house, then she would have to oblige.
"Alright," she nodded, narrowing her eyes at him at the sa ti. "But this is sothing that I could do, right?" she validated, Pan An, chuckling as he gave her his answer.
"Yes. It is sothing that you could do. But before that, let us discuss these 'dilemmas' that you listed in your notebook, yeah?"
The mont Pan An insisted on this, Shu Xian suddenly felt embarrassed.
A soft flush of pink appeared on her cheeks as she silenced. Seeing this, Pan An smiled at her, finding her cute at the sa ti.
"You see, you don't have to worry about it much," he comnted, Shu Xian, furrowing her brows, confused.
"What do you an? I an, both of us live in the sa house. You're a teacher, and I'm a student! Even though it is college, it is still sowhat a stigma between a teacher and student."
Hearing this from her, Pan An could not help but laugh out loud. Because of this, Shu Xian felt furthermore embarrassed as she slumped on her chair, crossing her arms in front of her chest.
"You're assuming as if we are in a relationship."
Shu Xian's eyes widened, "I didn't an to think that way! B-but you know other people! It is human nature to jump to conclusions!"
Pan An continued laughing, Shu Xian already narrowing her eyes at him as she found him irritating.
How could he tease her this way when she thought how serious this could be?
She wouldn't want both of their images tarnished!
"Okay, now putting this teasing aside," Pan An added, sounding quite serious now. "You don't have to worry about it. Why? I would have to leave the house early for work, and I would arrive later at ho."
Shu Xian shook her head, unconvinced.
"But the house is near the university. What would other people say if they saw coming in and out of the house?"
Pan An shrugged, "We could tell them that you are a paying guest. Like a daughter of a close friend my parents have and that I would have to help during your stay here in City S."
"Oh..."
Shu Xian didn't realize that it was that simple. Pan An smiled at her as he leaned in closer towards the table, patting her head as if she was a child.
"You're an overthinker, aren't you?"
Shu Xian pouted as she nodded.
She knew all too well that she is an overthinker. She worries about what other people might think, and she would not want other people's image jeopardized because of her.
With the thought of Pan An already saving her, and with him making her stay at his ho because she could not find a place to stay, she already started worrying.
She started worrying about ruining his image, risking his work.
Since he is her savior, that is the last thing that she would want.
She would want to help him--give back to him with the kindness that he showed her.
"Alright," Shu Xian said, heaving a small smile. "But still, even though we have established a reason, we have to be cautious. I would only have to explain if soone saw and asked."
Pan An nodded, agreeing to what she said.
"Yes. Now, with that settled, let's have a deal, shall we?"
Now that the issue Shu Xian worried about was dealt with, Pan An then went back to talking about the deal he ant to tell Shu Xian.
"What is it then, Mr. Pan An?"
Pan An was hesitant for a while. Even Shu Xian could sense the uneasiness in his eyes.
However, even though there was uneasiness in his eyes, Shu Xian could see desperation--as if wanting to escape from sothing.
What could he be escaping from?
"Before I tell you, could you address to as Pan An when we're alone?"
Shu Xian raised a brow at him, wondering why he would propose such a thing.
"Erm... why? You're my professor, and I would have to formally address you. If I suddenly have a slip of the tongue, won't others find audacious?"
Pan An sighed, finding Shu Xian's cautiousness quite troubleso. He then tapped his index finger on the table, feeling quite impatient as he shifted back to his other personality, asserting his dominance.
"Shu Xian, you're living under my roof, are you not?"
Sensing the coldness in his voice, Shu Xian's body stiffened. When her eyes locked with Pan An's, she felt shivers down her spine as she slowly nodded, scared of what he would say next.
"Rember that I am doing you a favor. With that, I would also have to ask a favor from you as well," he reiterated, propping a hand under his chin. "Now, call by my na whenever we're alone... and I'll tell you what the deal is."
Shu Xian's hands on her lap balled into fists. She was hesitant at first but with her desperate about her current situation, she would have to follow what he wants.
"Fine... Pan An."
"Good!"
The professor shifted back to his other personality, surprising Shu Xian with his sudden change of mood. Pan An then gave a nervous smile at Shu Xian, stating his deal.
"Since you are staying under my care, I would like us to pretend that we're going out."
Shu Xian furrowed her brows, her eyes widening with what he said.
"What?"
Pan An sighed, playfully rolling his eyes at the student in front of him. He then leaned forward, getting closer to her as he simplified the words he just told her.
"I'm telling you to go out with ."
"WHAT!?"
With that, Shu Xian felt that her soul was leaving out of her body!
From yesterday until today, she had been experiencing a roller coaster of events... one over the other.
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