Shen Jintang gently stroked her back, his tone soft yet carrying an undeniable strength: "Come with me, I'll protect you, you'll be alright. With me here, no one can hurt you."
Like a frightened little rabbit, Shen Youyi tightly gripped Shen Jintang's arm and carefully followed her step by step as they walked out.
The lanterns hanging under the eaves emitted a soft glow, casting long shadows of the two people. The shadows overlapped on the bluestone slabs, making them appear exceptionally intimate.
“Chen Jin…”
Gu Zhixing had been leaning against a pillar, swaying slightly, looking quite relaxed. But when he saw Shen Jintang, his body jolted, and he instantly stood up straight, his eyes shining brightly, like the most dazzling stars in the night sky.
However, the moment his gaze fell upon Shen Youyi draped over Shen Jintang's arm, his face darkened instantly, his bright eyes were clouded with gloom, and his tone turned icy: "Why did you come out with us?"
Shen Youyi shuddered at the speed of his sudden change of expression, her fingers unconsciously tightening around Shen Jintang's sleeve, her voice barely audible: "I..."
“She’s coming with me for a few days.” Shen Jintang patted Shen Youyi’s hand reassuringly, his tone casual, as if he were talking about something trivial.
Gu Zhixing raised an eyebrow, crossed his arms, and sneered, his expression like that of a cat whose food had been stolen, glaring at Shen Jintang with dissatisfaction: "Why?"
His voice carried a hint of bitterness and questioning.
“Then I’ll go back to the Shen family home with her.”
Shen Jintang made a gesture as if to turn around, and had already taken a small step.
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