Attention Sir, I Have Your Heart Handcuffed!-Chapter 370 - 250: Just Want to Quietly Look at You (First Update)

Chapter 370: Chapter 250: Just Want to Quietly Look at You (First Update)

The students gradually left, with Marina and Zhong Kui being the last to go.

Marina took the lead, walked outside the door, and turned back.

Zhong Kui stood smiling at his seat, gazing at Shi Nian without hurrying to leave.

Perhaps it was because Marina realized Zhong Kui hadn’t followed that she stopped at the door. Maybe, according to her own intentions, she didn’t want to stay.

Tang Yanqing looked up and stared at Zhong Kui: "The exam is over. Do you have any questions?"

Zhong Kui quickly explained with a smile: "Professor, you misunderstood. It’s not about the exam; I saw Nana is back. We used to be roommates in 507, so I’m staying to greet her."

Tang Yanqing spoke bluntly: "Greet her? Fine, do it now."

As he spoke, his gaze naturally slid towards Marina waiting outside the door. 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

As expected, the usual rebellious girl showed impatience.

Shi Nian quickly turned to Zhong Kui and waved: "Hey, Zhong Kui. How have you been?"

Saying this, Shi Nian deliberately winked playfully at Zhong Kui, covertly pointing to Marina outside the door: "...Everything good?"

Zhong Kui smiled awkwardly and pointed outside: "How about I wait outside? Once you’ve finished talking with Professor T, we can chat in detail."

Zhong Kui’s expression clearly indicated he wanted to say something more.

Shi Nian understood Zhong Kui was hinting at wanting to talk about his relationship with Marina.

Originally, it made sense; as women reach a certain age, they inherently wish to play matchmaker. Shi Nian felt this too, hoping that lovers could end up together, so upon returning to 507 last time, she showed deep concern for Zhong Kui and Marina’s relationship.

Thus, logically, using this matter as a lead was genuinely reasonable to engage Shi Nian.

Unfortunately, today included not only Shi Nian but also Tang Yanqing.

Tang Yanqing’s eyes gently shifted: "No need to wait. I’m keeping her here, we have a lot to talk about."

Zhong Kui gave a broad smile: "No problem, Professor, feel free to talk with Nana; I don’t mind waiting a bit longer, I don’t have any more classes anyway."

Tang Yanqing’s eyes filled with a hazy white, almost obscuring the dark pupils.

"Then just wait."

Marina couldn’t stand it anymore, walked back to the door, and coldly called out: "Are you leaving or not? You have time to wait for her, but I don’t have time to wait for you anymore!"

Shi Nian gave a mischievous smile, gestured to Zhong Kui: "You go ahead, I’ll call you after finishing my talk with the professor."

Zhong Kui smiled awkwardly as well, bid farewell, and left. When he reached the door, he tried to catch Marina’s elbow, but she unhappily shook off his hand. Although Zhong Kui wanted to look back, he ultimately hurried to catch up with Marina, and they left side by side.

Watching their figures disappear, Shi Nian and Tang Yanqing involuntarily exchanged a glance.

This glance, although silent, seemed to contain countless unspoken words.

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The classroom emptied out, leaving only the two of them. The atmosphere became subtly tense again; despite all her caution, Shi Nian couldn’t control her rapid breathing.

It was winter, her cheeks flushed, and her nose tip was slightly sweaty.

She had to plead: "Professor... you asked me to stay, is there something you want to discuss? Please, speak quickly, I have other affairs later."

He lifted his eyes coldly: "In a hurry to see the Chancellor, huh?"

After all, being on Kangchuan University campus, his position as a visiting professor meant Tang Yanqing could politely refer to the Chancellor.

That kind of nitpicking remark...

Shi Nian bit her lip, glared at him: "What’s it to you?"

Tang Yanqing clenched his fist, raising his long eyebrows.

Shi Nian, however, was too lazy to look at him, glanced aimlessly around the ancient classroom: "...Such an old building, yet equipped with such modern teaching facilities. Surely, the Chancellor has spent a lot of effort here."

Her gaze circled around and fell back on him.

"In Mark’s trial, the key for the director to testify and help the security win was still the restored surveillance video. The director said that the day of the trial was the day the entire campus’s surveillance system was successfully repaired and upgraded."

Tang Yanqing narrowed her eyes.

Shi Nian smiled slightly, staring at the test paper in her hand: "Did the professor ask me to stay after class to see my test paper? Then, professor, please take a look to see if my answers are too terrible to bear."

He squinted at her charmingly calm smile and reached out to accept the test paper she handed over.

Arrogant as usual: "Hmm, I really didn’t expect you to actually come to take the exam."

Shi Nian crossed her arms and softly but firmly raised her chin.

"Professor means that because you said those things to me and did those things in the police station that day, I should be scared to hide away and never dare to see you again, right?"

"But unfortunately, I’m not that timid. The police station is the police station, and Kangchuan University is Kangchuan University; Mr. Tang is Mr. Tang, and Professor T is Professor T. People assume different roles in different situations, just like a person’s character can have many facets. I’ve long learned not to judge someone by a single moment."

"So even though Mr. Tang treated me that way in the police station that day, it won’t affect my participation in the exam. After all, I’ve taken this course, and the exam result is my own account, unrelated to you, professor."

Tang Yanqing grimaced, showing her teeth slightly: "... And the reason I kept you is similar: although we’ve cut ties, you’re still technically my student. My subordinates can’t be weak, and you’ve been absent from classes for so long; I really worry you’ll do poorly in the exam and shame me."

"So staying behind, I’ll first take a look at your test paper; if it’s too bad, I can make up the lessons for you in time and then apply for a retake opportunity."

Shi Nian bit her teeth angrily: "Fine, then let the professor take a look! Since I came to take the exam, I still have at least some confidence: I won’t drag everyone down!"

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Tang Yanqing glanced at her mildly once more, then turned around to return to her seat. Gracefully sat down, she no longer paid attention to her but focused all her spirit on the test paper.

Shi Nian finally took a deep breath, finally able to "meet eye to eye," and, like he did to her earlier, looked at him unscrupulously.

A naturally dignified man, seated upright, with shoulders and back straight, looking down calmly.

That serious demeanor made one’s heart flutter involuntarily.

He read extremely quickly. She didn’t have long to sneak a glance before he slowly raised his head. Their gazes clashed in mid-air.

Shi Nian was startled and wanted to look away, but ultimately it was too late, caught red-handed by him.

His long eyebrows slightly quivered.

"... Hmm, I have to commend you. After missing classes for so long, with talent not exactly top-notch, you still managed to answer the test paper satisfactorily, not outstanding by any means, but barely passing is achievable."

Shi Nian quietly clenched her fingertips, wishing she could take a big sip of salt soda and then wilfully spit it out with a "pfft...".

She took a deep breath, forcing a smile: "Is that so? That’s good. Long live 60 points."

Tang Yanqing turned the test paper face down on the desk, his long fingers casually sliding over the surface, as if bored: "Tell me, how did you manage it? Did the director help you and give you extra lessons during the time you didn’t attend class?"

His words naturally full of ridicule, but Shi Nian nodded seriously: "That’s right, the director gave me extra lessons."

Tang Yanqing couldn’t help but laugh out loud: "After all, I’ve been a decorated detective for four years, qualified to become a behavioral analysis expert, able to write and publish books. And the director? Even if he is the director of Kangchuan University, he neither has this professional background nor my career experience. On what basis can he replace me to tutor you and even ensure you didn’t fall behind?"

His words were still filled with pride, but beneath the arrogance lay frustration.

He didn’t expect someone else to be as exceptional as himself, so he got deflated!

Shi Nian couldn’t help feeling a small triumph, smiling brightly: "Though the director doesn’t have your professional background or career experience, he is wise and eager to learn. He’s already read through your few monographs thoroughly, and you could even say he knows them by heart."

"And not just yours; he’s read all the books about psychology and criminal psychology in the renowned century-old library of Kangchuan University, some multiple times!"

"So I dare say, in terms of theoretical knowledge, the director in criminal psychology and behavioral analysis is on par with you, professor! With him around, how could I be blocked from passing such a test paper?"

Tang Yanqing’s expression grew colder and colder, his fingers unconsciously crumpling Shi Nian’s test paper into his palm.

Shi Nian watched his hands, seemingly very concerned about the fate of her test paper, couldn’t help but softly remind: "Professor... my test paper!"

Tang Yanqing took a deep breath, released his fingers, and returned the test paper to the desk. Then, suddenly stood up and walked away.

Shi Nian followed worriedly: "Professor, your test papers!"

So many classmates’ test papers are still spread on the desk, how could he just leave them unattended?