Ji Xiaoxi grabbed his hand and ran towards his staff residence.

Zu An was stunned. He would’ve definitely headed in that direction if it was Zheng Dan who had come looking for him.

But surely Ji Xiaoxi wouldn’t be having such thoughts—that was completely against her nature!

“Xiaoxi, what’s wrong? Why is your hand so hot?” Her hand had felt soft and tender to Zu An at first, but he soon realized that something wasn’t right. Her body temperature was way too high.

“Let’s head to your room first.” Ji Xiaoxi pursed her lips and continued forward.

Suddenly, her entire body convulsed, and she was forced to a stop. Her legs clamped together, and she seemed unable or unwilling to move again.

“I’ll carry you there.” Zu An noted her conflicted expression, and surmised that she probably just needed to use the restroom. She was an incredibly introverted person, after all, and there were many things that she didn’t feel comfortable saying out loud.

He looked around to make sure there was no one around him, and then he walked over to pick...