Zhao Yeqing walked to the bed with difficulty and lay down fully clothed… The quiet room was filled only with their breathing… Shan Xiaoya tossed and turned, unable to sleep, and suddenly asked, “Young Master, are you asleep?” “No!” “I have a question.” “Go ahead.” “Why didn’t you want to answer my question from earlier? Is it a secret?”
Zhao Yeqing thought he was asking about his greatest fear. He had already told the truth, but Shan Xiaoya didn’t believe him. Now he was very clear and certain that what he feared most was inexplicably developing feelings for him. But he was a man…
Dan Xiaoye was not giving up and quickly walked a few more steps to catch up with Zhao Yeqing. With a fawning smile, she said, “Young Master, have you thought about it? Just tell me! I can see you’re a good person, so please be good to the end and tell me, don’t let me lose sleep over this. This matter has been bothering me for a long time.”
Zhao Yeqing suddenly turned around and grabbed Dan Xiaoye’s right wrist, saying angrily, “Enough! Don’t test my patience. I don’t want to hear such words again, do you understand?”
Dan Xiaoye looked at him in fear, her eyes fixed on the corner of the bracelet exposed by his grip. Her heart was racing, wondering what to do. She swallowed hard and said, “Young Master, can’t I just stop asking? It’s just one question, don’t take it so seriously! A gentleman uses words, not force. You are a gentleman. Just let it go!”
Zhao Yeqing frowned and released her hand. Dan Xiaoye quickly covered the exposed part of the bracelet with her left hand and pulled back her right hand. She swiftly pulled down her sleeve to cover the bracelet. She had hoped to discover a way to remove the bracelet while near him, but it seemed she couldn’t find the answer by staying close to him.
It wasn’t safe to stay near him for long.
