Ning Que scratched his head and gave her an embarrassed grin, knowing the female professor saw through his intentions.
The female professor smiled and said, " There is no need to avoid me, I'm here just for a casual stroll."
Ning Que picked up the topic, asking reverently, "May I ask why you are fond of these woods, professor?"
There was a short pause. The female professor, with her hands behind back, lifted her head and observed the autumn leaves for a moment before answering calmly. "Years ago, someone used to practice Tao enlightenment in this Sword Woods. That person was the one and only I truly admired in the Academy. I thought his scent might still linger here, and every time I came here, I felt quite gay. "
"The one and only you truly admired?" asked Ning Que, confusedly. "Was it the headmaster who practiced Tao enlightenment here?"
The female professor smiled without saying anything.