Stepping out of the campus, the two held hands and walked towards home.
Although the old family residence was far away, walking home wasn't realistic, but since it was a dream, who cared?
What mattered most was being able to go home with Tilis.
After a few minutes of walking and chatting happily, the two arrived home. A mature woman with a serious expression was deeply immersed in Luo Wei's alchemy workbench.
"Lady Usoma," Luo Wei greeted her with a smile, "It seems you're quite fascinated by my little creations."
Usoma turned around, her gaze sweeping over Tilis and Luo Wei, eventually resting on their intertwined hands.
Tilis blushed and lowered her head, instinctively wanting to let go of Luo Wei's hand, but he held it tightly, refusing to let go.
"Luo Wei..." Tilis was so shy that she could barely speak.
She had never expressed such intimate actions with a boy in front of her teacher before...
This Luo Wei, really! Doesn't he know how old-fashioned the teacher is...?
Seeing their hands still not letting go, Usoma gave Luo Wei a serious look.
Luo Wei smiled naturally, allowing her to observe him.
Usoma finally let out a helpless laugh, "You two kids, always inseparable..."
She gave Tilis a slightly reproachful glance, "You're so caught up in love that you're about to forget your teacher, aren't you? Don't you remember why I came here?"
"How could I forget!" Tilis quickly replied, "You're here for a school lecture and to assess the state of mages in Saint Callen City. I'll take you around the city tomorrow!"
"That's good to know," Usoma turned to Luo Wei, her eyes filled with curiosity.
"How do you prepare these potions? The effects are incredible. How did you manage it?"
"It's simple~" Luo Wei smiled as he demonstrated his alchemy workbench to Usoma.
"Like this, and like that..."
"And that's it?"
"Oh, uh... ah?" Usoma's eyes darted back and forth, quickly pulling out a notebook and taking notes with a serious expression.
Watching Luo Wei confidently and calmly guiding Usoma through her teacher's inquiries, Tilis's smile grew softer.
Her eyes seemed to melt.
It was rare for anyone to teach the normally stern and strict teacher like this...
He really is someone she admires~
After finishing his explanation, Luo Wei handed over his alchemy workbench to Usoma, allowing her to study it herself.
A devoted scholar of magical mysteries, Usoma quickly became engrossed, her face alternating between confusion and excitement.
The young couple decided not to disturb her and went downstairs to prepare dinner.
"The teacher is really something..." Tilis muttered as she handled the ingredients, "We haven't seen each other in ages, and she just dove straight into research without even saying hello..."
"You're not much better," Luo Wei teased, looking at her, "You're always in the library, and even on dates, you drag me to the library outside the campus. Can't you spare some time from your studies for us?"
"Date..." Tilis blinked innocently, "But we're together every day, aren't we?"
Seeing her stop handling the ingredients and look puzzled, completely unaware that the water splashed onto her clothes, Luo Wei couldn't help but chuckle.
He stepped forward, turned off the water, and fetched an apron, patiently tying it around her.
"Messy girl, always getting lost in thought without a care, don't you remember almost getting hit by a car last time?"
Luo Wei's hands wrapped around her slender waist as he carefully tied the apron.
This intimate gesture brought their faces close, and from her purple eyes, he saw his reflection.
“Work is work, life is life. If work takes over too much of life, it can get tiring, numb, and your mood will worsen.”
"But, but... my research is really important... I've already tried my best to make time for us..."
Tilis's voice stammered, her cheeks growing redder.
"But if your brain is always tense and never gets a break, your research efficiency will drop."
Luo Wei gazed at the shy Tilis, who had her head down, resembling a little ostrich burying its head in the sand.
"Oh... is that so..."
"Yes." Luo Wei smiled and leaned in closer.
They were almost touching.
"Tilis, balancing work and relaxation is the most efficient way to work~"
Warm air brushed against Tilis's ear, making her feel ticklish.
A blush spread across her pale face, and even her tiny ears turned crimson.
Too close, way too close...
The atmosphere was so intimate that Tilis was about to faint.
How long does it take to tie an apron? Why won't his hands let go?!
But when the words reached her mouth, she didn't have the heart to scold him.
"Oh, is that so... balanced work and rest... I understand..."
She nervously raised her head, only to bump into Luo Wei's chin.
Luo Wei hissed in pain and let go of her.
"Ah, I'm sorry! I'm sorry!" Tilis panicked.
She gently cupped Luo Wei's face, "Are you okay? I'm so sorry! I get so lost in thought and forget everything. Does it hurt?"
Luo Wei chuckled, "It's fine."
Tilis sighed in relief.
Once their bodies separated, her brain finally resumed normal function. Tilis reflected on what Luo Wei had just said.
"If you put it that way... then I'll set aside my research tomorrow, and let's go on a date!"
Luo Wei smiled and asked, "Where shall we go on our date?"
"Of course to the libra..." Tilis blurted out instinctively.
Seeing Luo Wei's helpless smile, Tilis quickly shook her head.
"No! Not the library! We'll go to..."
"We'll go to......"
Tilis's brain short-circuited, struggling to come up with a good idea.
Luo Wei sighed and shook his head.
The witch's life is quite lacking; even coming up with a date idea is too much for her...
He took Tilis's hand, "Forget it, I'll plan it..."
Tilis's eyes sparkled with excitement as Luo Wei effortlessly came up with a series of date plans.
"First, we'll attend Lady Usoma's lecture, then leave the school for the Royal Bay Grand Theatre. There's a circus performance featuring exotic acts, and we can see the renowned magician Borden of Saint Callen. They say he's going to cut off his own head, and tickets are nearly sold out."
"Then..." Luo Wei thought for a moment, "Then we'll go shopping, and I remember there's a really delicious pastry shop by the roadside. Once we're tired..."
"We'll have dinner at the best restaurant in the East District, where we can listen to excellent musicians play, and the restaurant has a high vantage point, offering a breathtaking view of the entire Saint Callen City. There will also be a fireworks show. Isn't that romantic~"
After saying all this, Luo Wei felt parched and took a sip of juice from the kitchen.
Tilis, however, was stunned.
She had never imagined that a date could include so many activities, which was quite an eye-opener for her...
But the more she thought about it, the more her brows furrowed.
"Romantic...?"
"A circus performance? It's nothing but animal cruelty..."
"And that so-called magician... such petty tricks, what's so interesting about that? I could cut my own head off too... Do you want to see?"
Luo Wei spat out his juice in shock, looking speechless at Tilis.