As they watched the retreating figures of Li Xiu and Zhou Lian, the professors and administrators in the office remained silent, faintly hearing the voices of the pair who had already left.
"Are you that excited? You really like your new master!" came Li Xiu's voice, tinged with affection.
"Yes! Professor Xiao—my master—is the person I admire most in the world!" came Zhou Lian's excited, thrilled voice.
"Then just focus on studying with your master. I'll be here to take care of things at home! Just don't work too hard, Bao'er. You have plenty of time to learn from her slowly."
"What's there to be tired about? You won't even let me pick up an oil bottle at home if it tips over. I'm just going to be studying with my master. How hard can that be!"
"Right. So, Bao'er, are you heading straight home, or...?"
