I had made all the mental preparations, but the room was empty.

Yan Huailiu breathed a sigh of relief, bent down to put down the noisy little Lightning, and let it run to the big bed inside to have fun.

Suddenly, a familiar voice came from behind him, with a hint of resentment. In the darkness of the night, it scared Yan Huailiu so much that the hairs on his body stood up.

"Master, you finally decided to come back."

Yan Huailiu covered his chest and cursed, "Why are you walking without making any sound? Are you trying to scare me to death?"

As soon as these words came out, Gu Xingyun's eyes lit up instantly.

He pointed to the seat next to him, lowered his head to hide his ecstasy, and his voice was full of grievance: "Master, I have been waiting here for you to come back. I accidentally fell asleep and saw you when I opened my eyes just now. I thought it was a dream and didn't mean to scare you."

lie.

The moment Yan Huailiu stepped into the courtyard, he saw this man. His greedy eyes never left him. He waited until he was able to restrain himself a little before jumping out to act cute.

But Yan Huailiu didn't know this.

He looked in the direction of Gu Xingyun's finger. There was a small cushion placed on the steps next to the pillar. Perhaps it was blocked from his view, so he couldn't see it.

"Why don't you go back and rest? It's so cold, what are you waiting outside for?"

Yan Huailiu softened a little.

Gu Xingyun said softly, "I'm worried that when Master returns, there won't be anyone to serve him, so I haven't dared to go back these days."

Yan Huailiu:?

Isn’t this crazy?

Is he used to being abused?

No one else is here, but you still have to suffer and guard it.

"A-choo..."

Gu Xingyun sneezed and quickly put up his hand to cover it: "Master, please forgive me. I was in a hurry to go out and forgot to put on some thick clothes, so..."

Yan Huailiu sighed: "I don't need anyone to serve me here, you should go back early."

"Yes, Master." Gu Xingyun was about to raise his leg when he staggered twice and fell uncontrollably towards where Yan Huailiu was standing.

Yan Huailiu subconsciously reached out to help.

Although this little disciple is a little thin, it still hurts when he hits someone.

Yan Huailiu let out a muffled groan, and was afraid that Gu Xingyun would really fall, so he held his waist tightly and let most of his body lean on him.

Surrounded by that familiar smell again, Gu Xingyun felt relaxed all over.

Almost greedily, he felt the fragrance that made him feel disgusted but inseparable.

"Why can't you stand properly? Are your legs numb? Look at you, you're such a grown-up, but you don't know how to take good care of yourself."

Yan Huailiu rambled on for a while, but he didn't want to say anything harsh. He led Gu Xingyun towards the soft couch and said, "Forget it, let's go in and rest for a while."

Gu Xingyun let him support him.

He did have the intention of testing Yan Huailiu. After all, Yan Huailiu had disappeared for so long. What if something unexpected happened? What if the person who came back was the same as before?

Fortunately, fortunately not.

Gu Xingyun sat on the couch for the first time. He reached out and rubbed the overly soft cushion gently a few times. When he looked up again, his expression was full of guilt.

"I'm sorry to trouble you, Master. I might have forgotten to eat, so I feel a little dizzy."

Yan Huailiu didn't know what he was mumbling. When he heard this, he turned to look at him and said, "If I don't come back, will you starve to death and wait for me to collect your body at my door?"

I have never seen such an inflexible child!

"The disciple knows his mistake."

Gu Xingyun admitted his mistake obediently, and with the help of the light, he finally saw Yan Huailiu's face clearly.

His expression froze for a moment: "Master, your face..."

"Face?" Yan Huailiu reached out to touch it. The scar that was almost scabbed was touched by his nails, and blood oozed out again.

Yan Huailiu wiped it off carelessly: "Oh, it was scratched by Little Lightning, it's nothing serious."

He lowered his head and rummaged in the bag at his waist for a while, then pulled out a bright red fruit. He wiped it clean with a handkerchief and handed it to Gu Xingyun: "It's late. Eat this first and go to the dining hall after daybreak."

Gu Xingyun stared at the pair of hands as white as jade.

It's already healed.

It looked like there were no scars left.

fortunately.

"What are you standing there for? I've tasted it, it's delicious."

Yan Huailiu impatiently stuffed it into his hands and said in a completely commanding tone: "Eat."

"Thank you, Master."

Gu Xingyun held the fruit tightly and did not put it into his mouth.

Yan Huailiu didn't have time to pay attention to him. He glanced at the sky outside, stood at the door and thought for a moment, then closed the door, walked to the wardrobe, took out the bedding and placed it next to Gu Xingyun.

Gu Xingyun's eyes widened and he held his breath unconsciously, waiting for Yan Huailiu to speak.

"It's late. Don't bother tossing and turning. Just stay here for the night. If you're still cold, go get another blanket."

After Yan Huailiu finished speaking, he put his hand on his head and rubbed it twice: "Rest early, otherwise you won't grow taller."

In his eyes, Gu Xingyun is just a child.

Yan Huailiu likes this kind-hearted, well-behaved, sensible child who doesn't make him feel uncomfortable when getting along with him.

He had been lying on the extremely hard stone bed in the secret room for so long that his bones were almost dislocated. Now he couldn't wait to hug his own big bed.

After saying those words, Yan Huailiu waved at Gu Xingyun and walked towards the big bed behind the screen.

Little Lightning had already fallen asleep in the original position. Yan Huailiu breathed a sigh of relief, lay down contentedly, and soon fell into a dream.

Outside the screen, Gu Xingyun sat there in the same posture, still holding the fruit that was still warm in his hand.

He pricked up his ears to listen for any movement, but there was only the sound of steady breathing.

He reached out and touched his head, rubbing it like Yan Huailiu had done before, but he didn't feel anything.

Why did my heart beat so fast just now?

Gu Xingyun stroked the bed sheet, then carefully picked it up after a moment and buried his face in the soft silk. The familiar fragrance penetrated his nostrils, and he silently called out "Master".

I had intended to test Yan Huailiu's bottom line, but I didn't expect to get such a pleasant surprise.

Yan Huailiu was actually willing to let him stay overnight.

In the past, she didn't even want to look at him, but now it's as if she is holding her heart in front of him and giving him her complete trust.

"trust……"

Gu Xingyun murmured softly.

His eyes were fixed on the screen not far away, trying to see the figure on the bed through it.

It seemed like something had taken root in my heart and was slowly sprouting.

He stood up holding the fruit, walking lightly, his ears filled with the sound of his own heartbeat.

Only one lamp was left after it was blown out, and the moonlight took over the task of lighting, pouring in through the window.

Yan Huailiu's face looked even more holy under the moonlight, and the few scratches on his face did not affect his beauty at all.

Gu Xingyun approached step by step, staring at the coagulated blood on his face, and naturally leaned over to lick it off, saying in a very soft voice: "Master, you will spoil your disciple like this..."

Yan Huailiu's hand moved slightly.