"Actually, you don't have to make a special trip. I can handle it on my own."

Zhou Yanjing put down his chopsticks, stared at her calmly, and said in a low and firm voice, "I don't want you to be too tired, and..." He paused and softened his tone, "I also want you to go home early."

Shen Liwu’s heart trembled slightly, and she lowered her eyes to hide the emotions in her eyes.

He is probably afraid that he will run away!

Shen Liwu's fingers gently stroked the edge of the chopsticks, her eyes wandered for a moment, and then focused on Zhou Yanjing's face again.

Her voice was so light that it seemed to float in the wind. "Do you think I will run away?"

Zhou Yanjing frowned slightly, and a barely perceptible panic flashed in the depths of his eyes. He reached out and held her hand, his palm warm and strong, his tone was firm and unquestionable, "No."

Shen Liwu's fingertips trembled slightly in his palm, and her eyes were still fixed on his face, as if she wanted to see something from his expression.

She pursed her lips slightly, her voice still soft, "Then why... did you come to pick me up in person? Are you afraid that I'd get lost?"

Zhou Yanjing tightened his fingers a little, and his fingertips gently stroked the back of her hand, as if comforting a frightened little animal. His eyes were deep, and his voice was low and steady. "I just don't want you to be too tired alone. You've put a lot of thought into Xu Dong's affairs, so I should share some of the burden."

Her eyelashes trembled slightly, and a complicated light flashed in her eyes. Then she lowered her eyelids and said in a voice so soft that it was almost inaudible, "Really? It seems that I was just being sentimental."

Zhou Yanjing's breathing stagnated slightly, and his heart felt like it was pricked by something.

He should give her enough trust and a sense of security.

Without caring about his face, he admitted it directly and asked: "I was afraid that you would just buy a ticket and leave. You won't leave me, right!"

Shen Liwu was stunned for a moment, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and then the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a gentle smile.

She gently pulled her hand out, and her fingertips rested on the back of his hand for a moment, as if to soothe his anxiety. "When did you become so anxious about gain and loss?"

Zhou Yanjing's gaze fell on her face, his eyes were as deep as the night, with a hint of indescribable emotion. He whispered: "Since I met you."

Shen Liwu's heartbeat quickened slightly, the smile on her face deepened, and the curve of her eyes was like a rising crescent moon, gentle and bright.

"I'll tell you when we get home."

"good."

…

When I got home, the things that were lying on the side had been moved out, a small bed had been moved in, and all the things had been moved in and arranged.

"Xu Dong, do you like your bedroom?"

Xu Dong stood at the door, his little hands tightly grasping the corner of his clothes, his eyes fixed on the brand new bed. The sheets were printed with cute little animal patterns, and the pillows were also soft.

He pursed his lips, his eyes sparkling as if he had seen some rare treasure.

"I like it." He whispered, with a hint of timid joy in his voice. He walked into the room with small steps, gently stroking the edge of the bed with his fingers, as if he was afraid of damaging it.

Shen Liwu squatted down and looked at him with a warm smile on her face. "This is your own room. You can read books, do homework, or have a good rest here in the future." She reached out and rubbed his hair, her tone gentle.