Mu Chenyuan let go of Jiang Qiao's hand as if she had been electrocuted, though she could still faintly feel the lingering warmth of his hand against hers.
Though Jiang Qiao had been startled by Li Pingxian, he knew Mu Chenyuan really shouldn't linger here any longer. The sky was growing dark, and no one wanted to risk the terrifying punishment of a disciplinary demerit.
He said gently to Mu Chenyuan, "Shall we call it a day then? Let me walk you back."
Chapter 50