Ning Meng felt her heart skip a beat. An indescribable joy and a small, distinct sense of accomplishment surged within her. She forcefully suppressed the airy feeling of being praised and that subtle fluttering in her chest.
She quickly composed her face into a smile that radiated warmth, cheerfulness, and even a dash of "leave it to me" bravado. She even mimicked the gestures of a chivalrous hero, patting her own chest (luckily, she remembered the oil on her apron just in time and kept the movement contained).
"Hi! Teacher Lu, you should have said so earlier! I thought it was something major!"
Chapter 68