Fancy Me, Professor!

The professor and the Chief Librarian already arrived in the Italian restaurant, Molto Affamato.

With them being led by the waiter to a table after they have told him that they are waiting for another person, they ordered for Shu Xian instead, already telling their order to the waiter.

"I know what I'm going to have," Wang Fang said, smiling at the waiter. "I'll be having pasta putanesca, then two paninis, and then a banana milk shake."

"For me, I'll have gnocchi and then pasta marinara. For a drink, I'd like caramel macchiato, please. And then an eight-inched pizza please—tre formaggio. And a chocolate milkshake."

"Alright," the waiter nodded with a smile appearing on his face, their order already memorized. "Grazie, I'll be coming back with your orders soon."

As the waiter left, Wang Fang smiled and made a comment, Pan An, drinking the service water that is automatically served in every table.

"You and Shu Xian just met for a week, yet you already know this much when it comes to her food preference?"

With that said, Pan An smiled, putting the glass down and replied to what the Chief Librarian had said.

"Yes. She's rather simple-minded. Not that I'm saying it's bad, though. It's easy to make girls like her happy."

"Mh-hm…" Wang Fang arched a brow at him, further teasing him. "Would you rather make her happy, or other boys make her happy?"

"Wang Fang," Pan An mumbled, furrowing his brows together. "You really tease me with every moment that you seem fit."

With Wang Fang giggling on her seat, soon after, Shu Xian came, a smile on her face as she greeted them.

"Good evening, Miss Wang Fang. Professor Pan An. Have you two already ordered?"

"Yes, don't worry," Wang Fang replied, "Professor Pan An has already ordered for you, too."

With that said, she sat beside the professor, making Wang Fang make another comment, teasing Shu Xian, too.

"Aah… with you guys sitting together, you're so cute~!"

A soft flush of pink came to Shu Xian's face. With her not saying anything, Pan An rolled his eyes, already crossing his arms in front of his chest.

"Come on, Wang Fang. Be serious now."

"Alright, alright… I'm sorry for teasing you two," Wang Fang started, giving Shu Xian a glass of water.

"Thank you, Miss Wang Fang."

With Wang Fang looking at Shu Xian, a smile appeared on her face, already getting down to business.

"By the way, Shu Xian, you already knew briefly what this is about—about the house, right?"

"Yes," Shu Xian answered, taking a small sip of her water. "Is there anything else, Miss Wang Fang, that I need to always remember when taking care of the house?"

"Hmm…"

Wang Fang contemplated for a while, her brows slightly knitting together.

"Nothing… but I'd want to reiterate that you won't need to pay for the bills and all since I'll be handling that. You will just be watching over the house and cleaning it from time to time while you study!"

"Oh!"

Shu Xian scratched the back of her head, feeling slightly embarrassed.

"Thank you so much, Miss Wang Fang. You and the professor are so kind."

With a nod, Pan An then spoke, further helping Wang Fang talk about what they planned a while ago.

"But since you are still struggling with money and all for food and such, we will still be having our plan of doing groceries together and with you cooking and preparing for lunch. My meals too, please... since I am no good cook."

When Shu Xian heard this, she couldn't help but furrow her brows in wonder, thinking how this will work.

"Wait… how is this going to happen? I know the house is in the neighborhood, but are we close to each other?"

"Oh!"

When Wang Fang exclaimed, she let out a small chuckle, forgetting a small detail that she should tell Shu Xian.

"I'm sorry! I forgot to tell you that the house where you're staying is just the house that is in front of Pan An's."

"Oh, I see!"

With Shu Xian's eyes widening, she now remembered the familiar house, already knowing where she will stay.

"What a coincidence that the house is in front of Pan An's, Miss Wang Fang!"

"I was surprised at first, too!"

Wang Fang agreed, nodding as well.

"So if people would see you together, it won't raise a rumor since they will see that you two are just neighbors that are casually talking, no? Better than to be seen together. You could also say that Pan An is looking out for you, asked by a relative."

With that said, both of them nodded, already not worrying so much about their reputation.

"Also, you will still be staying with Pan An for a week as of the moment," Wang Fang added, Shu Xian, further listening to her. "It's because I still have to ask some people to fix the place to make your stay easier and just maintain it."

"Oh, thank you so much, Miss Wang Fang," Shu Xian thanked her, giving her a small bow of gratitude even though they were seated. "You are indeed so kind for thinking so much about my welfare," she added, Wang Fang, giving her a wink as she drank her water.

"Of course! Like I told you a while ago: while you're still being offered help, take it as it is not a question and matter of pride. Not all people can do this, offering help, I mean."

Pan An nodded in agreement. With a smile coming to his face as well, he spoke, further telling Shu Xian what he thinks.

"If you want to repay us, just consider of paying it forward to those people who you think need it. Wang Fang and I aren't expecting too much," he added, Shu Xian, feeling warm in her heart that she is getting this much support.

"Thank you so much, Miss Wang Fang, Professor Pan An. I'll never forget your kindness."

At the same moment, their order already came. As the delicious and inviting scents made their stomachs grumble, they now started eating, the three of them having a light conversation as they ate.