Xiao Xiyan felt a ripple of emotion stirred in his heart at her slightly disappointed tone.

A gentle smile appeared on her lips. She raised her hand and gently patted Ning Qing's head, which was resting on her shoulder.

"How could I... how could I say that?"

"Go with someone else? Besides..."

He spoke the last sentence very softly, as if he were holding it in his mouth or whispering it.

If Ning Qing hadn't had such keen hearing, she probably wouldn't have known what he was saying.

Ning Qing smiled slightly and whispered in his ear.

"You've been avoiding me these past two days."

"It's no wonder I have wild thoughts during the day and dream about them at night."

"Dr. Xiao... Brother Xiao, please don't leave me."

The last sentence was spoken very softly, like a lover's whisper.

Xiao Xiyan's heart fluttered. After the initial shock subsided, he spoke softly, as if sighing, or perhaps...

"Xiao Qing".

I could detect an incredibly complex emotion in the name "Xiao Qing"!

Ning Qing gently shushed him.

"Don't talk, let me hold you for a while."

As she spoke, she tightened her grip on his arm slightly.

Their bodies were pressed close together, chests to backs.

"Only when I hold you like this can I truly feel your presence."

Xiao Xiyan's eyes welled up with tears, and he felt even worse inside.

They clearly still have feelings for each other, so why is the situation like this now? But... he and Xiao Moyan are already together.

Was he really going to steal someone else's love? Especially the love of his most beloved younger brother!

After an unknown amount of time, a not-too-loud "cooing" sound broke the silence of the room.

Upon hearing this voice, different emotions were revealed in the eyes of the two people.

Xiao Xiyan raised his hand and touched Ning Qing's short hair. "Are you hungry?"

Ning Qing nodded. "Yes, I'm hungry."

Xiao Xiyan pulled away from Ning Qing's embrace, turned around, took out a set of clothes from the wardrobe, and handed them to Ning Qing.

"Change it on."

"I'll take you out to eat."

Ning Qing looked at the gentle smile on his lips.

His gaze shifted, and he raised his hand to cover his right arm.

"My right arm hurts a little."

"How about... Brother Xiao helps me put it on?"

Upon hearing this, a hint of worry flashed in Xiao Xiyan's eyes.

But then he quickly remembered the strength with which the man had held him earlier, and he understood.

He shoved the clothes in his hands into Ning Qing's arms, saying, "Change into these yourself. I'll wait for you outside."

After saying that, he turned around and walked out, thoughtfully closing the door behind him.

Ning Qing looked at the clothes in her arms, a smile flashing in her eyes.

She quickly put on Xiao Xiyan's clothes and leather shoes, and also tidied her somewhat messy hair.

Only then did he open the door and go out.

When the two arrived at the parking lot, Ning Qing very skillfully got into the passenger seat.

Xiao Xiyan turned to look at Ning Qing and asked, "Where's your car?"

Ning Qing spread her hands.

"I took a taxi here."

"I didn't drive."

Xiao Xiyan...

Soon the two arrived at a nearby restaurant.

Xiao Xiyan handed the menu to Ning Qing, who shook her head.

"You order, I love everything you order."

This reminded Xiao Xiyan of the last time the two of them ate at this restaurant, and that he was the one who ordered the dishes.

Xiao Xiyan thought that Ning Qing should like the dishes she ordered last time.

I couldn't help but order the same dishes as last time.

Seeing the distance between the two, Ning Qing pulled up a chair and sat down.

Seeing Ning Qing's actions, Xiao Xiyan smiled and asked.

"What's wrong?".

Ning Qing pulled his hand, which was resting on the table, and said, "Move closer so I can help you pick up some food."