I... I suppose I could ask if it's alright.

Ah. If this is for tonight, I should go quickly. I'd still need to prepare...

[ He stands up and turns to leave, then glances back at Shen Qingqiu. He isn't sure whether to ask him to come along while he finds one of his teachers, but in the end decides it's best not to trouble him too much more. ]

Please wait here. I'll be right back and let you know what they say.

[ Then he starts actually leaving. ]