"Xiao Jinghe, don't push yourself too hard. You lasted longer today than yesterday, that's great!" Ye Jingchen said to Ye Jinghe, who was following closely behind him, after they had run past the spot where Ye Jinghe had stopped yesterday.

"Brother, I can run a little longer," Ye Jinghe said through gritted teeth, not wanting to stop so soon.

He persisted for a few more minutes, but he simply couldn't keep going and had to slow down.

After all, he couldn't be a burden to his brother.

"Brother, I'm tired, you go ahead and run," he said to Ye Jingchen in a muffled voice.

If he persists a little longer each day, sooner or later he will be able to run alongside his brother until the very end.

Ye Jinghe slowed down, and Xie Chang'an, who was behind him, darted past him and then past Ye Jingchen, running forward.

Ye Jingchen, however, was quick-witted and agile, grabbing Xie Chang'an's sleeve as he ran past him. "Young Master Xie, don't run so fast, help me out!"

"Brother—" Ye Jinghe reached out to Ye Jingchen, trying to grab his brother, but he was too weak to run with him. Even his shout of "Brother" was too soft because he was too weak, and his brother didn't hear it at all.

He lowered his hand in disappointment.

One day—

"Run by yourself!" Xie Chang'an said, tugging at his sleeve as he ran.

He doesn't want to be a tool!

"Aren't we allies? Shouldn't allies help each other and work together?" Ye Jingchen grabbed Xie Chang'an's sleeve tightly while he still had the strength.

"Our relationship isn't that good yet, is it?" Xie Chang'an had been quite amazed these past two days. Wasn't Ye Jingchen quite good at putting on an act before? How come he's so shameless now?

Ye Jingchen's shamelessness stemmed from his discovery of Xie Chang'an's value in this regard.

Although Chenxi could also carry him, Chenxi's kung fu was too good. If she dragged him along, she might just lift him off the ground, which wouldn't be as effective as Xie Chang'an dragging him.

Besides, Xie Chang'an dragging him along wasn't just beneficial to him. What should have been a morning run that only required 70% effort ended up requiring 90% effort, which also served as a form of exercise for Xie Chang'an himself.

"Feelings are cultivated gradually. Look at how well my relationship with Xiao Jinghe has developed now, haven't we?" Ye Jingchen gave an example.

Thinking of the relationship between Ye Jinghe and Ye Jingchen in his previous life, Xie Chang'an had nothing to say.

Even a little madman can be trained into an obedient house dog. If Ye Jingchen wanted to befriend someone, that person probably wouldn't be able to refuse him at all.

“It’s really not working for me to pull you along,” he emphasized again.

"I won't let you keep pulling on me forever, it'll only be for a few days. Let me get used to it."

"I'm done talking, I don't have the strength to speak anymore, I'm leaving it to you!" Ye Jingchen said, then closed his eyes.

Xie Chang'an glanced back and his lips twitched.

He dragged Ye Jingchen along for a while, and saw a tree by the path in a particularly good spot, perfect for waiting for his prey. So he quietly led Ye Jingchen toward that tree.

As he got closer to the tree, he glanced back at Ye Jingchen, who remained with his eyes closed, oblivious to everything.

Xie Chang'an sidestepped and pulled Ye Jingchen forward. Just when it looked like they were about to crash into a tree, he managed to pull Ye Jingchen away at the last moment, causing him to stumble.

Despite the commotion, Ye Jingchen kept his eyes closed, as if he were asleep.

Xie Chang'an suddenly felt a bit bored and resignedly pulled Ye Jingchen to continue running.

He's not a real six-year-old baby, why do such childish things!

It's all Ye Jingchen's fault. He can remain rational in front of anyone else, but he keeps getting humiliated and making stupid mistakes in front of Ye Jingchen!

This person has such a strong influence on the emotions of those around them!

When the bell rang, Xie Chang'an immediately let go of Ye Jingchen's hand and moved away from him.

Ye Jingchen opened his eyes and let out a long breath.

If he runs like this a few more times, he'll probably learn to control his breathing rate.

"Thank you, young master!" Ye Jingchen smiled at Xie Chang'an and began to stretch his muscles.

Xie Chang'an didn't intend to retaliate against Ye Jingchen today, but he saved some energy to do it along with him.

"If this set of movements were popularized in the army, it would be of great benefit to the soldiers," Ye Jingchen said to Xie Chang'an with a smile.

Xie Chang'an, who had the same idea, originally didn't want to pay attention to him, but since he had spoken to his heart, he still hummed in agreement.

"Actually, I know a little about military training methods," Ye Jingchen said to Xie Chang'an, unconcerned by his cold attitude.

The training methods of modern special forces are applicable everywhere.

Upon hearing this, Xie Chang'an suddenly looked at him.

"This is not something that can be explained in a few words. Let's discuss it in detail another time when we have more time," Ye Jingchen said.

"Okay," Xie Chang'an agreed.

After relieving their physical fatigue, the two walked out of the garden together, while the others waited outside.

Ye Jingchen led them through two more rounds of warm-up exercises before they went to have breakfast together.

The addition of Ye Jingming didn't change anything for them.

Ye Jingchen observed that Ye Jingming didn't like to talk, but he was obedient.

His demeanor was unhurried and composed; despite his young age, he inexplicably gave off a sense of calm.

In modern internet slang, it's described as "old cadre style," which has a rather endearing contrast.

In the novel, Ye Jingming is also a mature and steady person who does things in an orderly manner. Ye Jingchen thinks he is very suitable for the doctrine of the mean.

His personality is quite different from that of Consort De.

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