I am the old, fiery-faced man from the senior department.

The dragon called out to her again.

Is there anything else you need?

"Could you make me a pot of tea?"

"I am not an expert in tea ceremony, so I will not show off my clumsy tricks in front of you."

The lynx's refusal was almost overflowing like the water in the pot, but the dragon seemed oblivious. He placed the full teapot on the stove, waiting for the water to boil, while explaining to her:

“Kal'tsit, you know I don’t know many people here. If you can’t help me, then I’ll have to trouble Theresa. But I don’t like tea brewed by others, so I might have to ask her to brew it a few more times.”

"And there's the doctor, you can ask her how to make instant noodles with your mouth at four in the morning."

The lynx turned around and had already reached the door when it replied.

"So, Kal'tsit, when can I drink the tea you brew?"

The lynx paused for a moment while gripping the doorknob, and its reply reached the dragon's ears before it left: "Wait for me to come back."

"Heh... I'm quite experienced in dealing with you, Kal'tsit."

Zhenlong chuckled softly, whether he was laughing at someone's incorrigible habit or thinking of something pleasant was unclear.

"..."

The sound of boiling water reached his ears, but Bai Zhou paid no attention; he was idly drawing a cartoon version of a film on a piece of paper.

Still not back... Could it be that he's decided to stand me up?

If that's the case, Kal'tsit, your poor little devil won't get any rest tonight.

Bai continued drawing the film during the day, and only when the strokes outlined the short little tail did the lynx's figure appear at the door.

"What kind of tea is it? Green tea?"

"Victoria's black tea."

After placing the tea leaves he had smuggled a long time ago on the table, the lynx grabbed a dry rag and went to fetch the kettle of boiling water.

"Victoria's black tea... I don't need sugar for my portion."

During the day, she stared intently at the lynx's ears. The lynx's ears would twitch with her movements, a cute sight that contrasted sharply with its aloof demeanor.

"That's coffee..."

The lynx was used to correcting this common-sense mistake, but she immediately realized she had been tricked.

"If you like that kind of strange flavor, sugar is also available for you."

But since she had already said it, she felt uncomfortable leaving it unfinished, so she might as well continue, since it was just a normal conversation anyway.

What does she have to be afraid of?

"No thanks, I prefer the original flavor."

"Your tea."

After pouring the brewed tea for Bai Zhou, the lynx stood by the table without moving.

She knew that if she showed any inclination to leave, it would...

"Is there anything else, Kal'tsit?"

Bai Zhou turned his head to look at her, his face showing just the right amount of doubt.

"I remember you probably still have a lot of things to do, and if you don't get them done quickly, you might have to stay up all night again. Is it okay if you fall asleep during the meeting?"

"...Thank you for your concern. It's just a minor matter, and it will be taken care of in a little while."

It's best to leave everything to the doctor, so she doesn't have to waste her overflowing rationality.

The lynx remained still, waiting for the other to show its tail.

"Hmm, not bad, it's a familiar taste. It seems that even black tea can taste different in different people's hands."

"You're mistaken. The taste of tea doesn't change because of who brews it; what affects the taste are mostly factors like water quality and processing techniques."

The lynx is still waiting.

"It's a bit of a pity, though. We've already eaten a full meal tonight, so we can't have any snacks with our black tea. We'll have to give up these bamboo cakes."

Bai Zhou took out a snack from somewhere during the day.

A plate of pretty pastries is placed next to the steaming tea, enough to make your mouth water at a glance.

"Oh, right. Kal'tsit."

The lynx narrowed its eyes, its spirits suddenly jolting.

coming!

His most frequently used method.

"These snacks..."

"You're kind enough, but please save it for breakfast tomorrow. It's late tonight, so it's not appropriate to eat snacks."

"what……"

Seeing the lynx answering first, and its ears standing up as if in high spirits, Bai Zhou's eyes flickered slightly, and then he nodded in agreement.

"Indeed, in that case, there's no need for you to deliver it to Theresa for me."

"..."

Is it really... Theresa...?

"By the way, Kal'tsit."

Upon hearing the question, the lynx raised its head and looked at him.

"You said before that the doctor would make instant noodles at four in the morning?"

Bai Zhou put the snacks into the box, then sighed softly, stood up and said, "That won't do. Staying up too late is bad for your health. Instant noodles are convenient, but they're not as good for your stomach as other snacks."

"Could you please watch this room for me for a while? I'm going to bring her something warm."

With that, he picked up the pot of tea and the snacks and left.

"..."

Doctor? When did you become so close to her that you would bring her tea and snacks late at night?

Looking at the tea on the table that had only been touched, the lynx took a deep breath and suppressed the emotions that welled up inside it.

"..."

The tea itself is fine... and tastes much better than some teas that are simply and roughly brewed.

You keep saying it tastes familiar, but you won't even take a second sip.

Sitting in the chair, the lynx habitually glanced at the hole in the table.

But she didn't find any 'snacks accidentally left behind' inside.

Has he come up with another new little scheme?

The lynx reached out and its fingertips caressed the smooth handle of the teacup.

Perhaps his little scheme is hidden in some secluded corner.

"Thank you for your help, Kal'tsit."

After returning from the doctor's visit, who had been staying up all night to treat dementia, Bai Zhou sincerely expressed her gratitude to her.

"If you don't need anything else, I'll go back to wash up and rest."

Seeing him return empty-handed, the lynx pursed its lips and got up to leave.

Goodnight, Kal'tsit.

He smiled and said goodbye to her during the day.

"...You too."

Back in its room, the lynx leaned against the door, closed its eyes, and stared blankly for a while.

"There's a meeting tomorrow... get some rest."

As if convincing itself, the lynx turned on the light and prepared to do a quick wash.

"..."

It's not advisable to eat too many sweet things at night, but I've heard that having a cup of warm milk after a full stomach can bring sweet dreams... Remember to clean your mouth and maintain hygiene.

The lynx's fingertips brushed against the tiny film at the corner of the paper, its eyes lowered slightly, and it slowly drank the hot milk.

I hope... sweet dreams will come as promised.

Perhaps it wouldn't be bad to go back to the Seventy-Seventh and kidnap a demon king?

"Poor Kal'tsit, she's being played like a puppet by His Majesty without even realizing it."

Early in the morning, the lynx heard a woman with dementia laughing at it.

"Oh, really? Could you please repeat Kal'tsit, Doctor?"

The professor, engrossed in his monologue, remained oblivious to the anomaly and the smiling, narrowed-eyed demon king. He continued, "I laugh at that old woman's idiocy; she couldn't even see through such a simple game of cat and mouse. The pitiful, drenched look she gave me when her expectations were dashed was truly hilarious!"

The excited doctor even shouted out in Dongguo dialect.

It seems that I was so focused on finding hope this morning that I lost my rationality.

"...I see."

The lynx raised its eyelids, and with a low growl, the little monster began to stir.

"...Kal'tsit? When did you get here!"

It wasn't until the little monster's bladed feet clamped around his neck that the doctor realized the woman was right behind him, but it was too late.

"When the old woman loses her dementia."

Kal'tsit waved her hand, and the little monster grabbed the Doctor and carried her out of the room.

"Kal'tsit, you know, the Doctor forgot to replenish her sanity yesterday because she was so focused on eating snacks."