C26 I'll Give You Two Choices

In the afternoon, Chu Fann sought out Chen Mengyao, who was clearly troubled by something, her usual cheer nowhere to be seen.

"Is work getting you down?" Chu Fann gently probed, avoiding a direct confrontation. They sat in Starbucks, engaging in their typical casual conversation.

"No, work's fine. It's just that my studies are suffering a bit," Chen Mengyao replied with a smile