Chapter 22: I Am Who I Am

Haiqin took the beer from Prout's hand, her first time encountering it. Prout, satisfied, took a sip, then turned to see Haiqin's lack of action and quickly explained, "I didn't know what you liked to drink, but I only put this here." Prout seemed a bit anxious and stumbled over his words, "If you don't drink this, I can pour you some water!" Normally, Prout was calm and collected, adept at reading people's minds, a side of him Haiqin rarely saw. This contrast lifted Haiqin's mood quite a bit. Dodging Prout's attempt to take back the beer, Haiqin raised an eyebrow and asked, "Did I say I don't drink it?" Imitating Prout's earlier manner, Haiqin pulled the tab on the can and took a sip of the beer. The not-too-bitter taste flowed down her throat, and the bubbles burst in her mouth. Although it was her first time drinking this kind of beer, Haiqin couldn't deny the pure sense of refreshment it brought. "What about you? What are you doing here so late?" Haiqin suddenly wondered w