"Really?" Xingxing looked at Ye Ziyu's tired face, a hint of disbelief in his eyes.
Ye Ziyu shifted aside, making space. "Come sit here."
Seeing the cleared spot, Xingxing hesitated. He took a step forward, only to be halted by footsteps approaching the door.
"You should rest. I need to go out."
Without waiting for Ye Ziyu to say anything, Xingxing walked towards the door.
The door opened, and he bumped right into Di Mingjue.
"Why are you here?" Di Mingjue's tone was stern upon seeing Xingxing.
Many things about him were linked to the clues about Sibao, and Ye Ziyu had been psychologically affected because of him. Now he was lingering in front of her, severely impacting her rest.
Ye Ziyu got out of bed and immediately pulled Xingxing away from Di Mingjue. "Don't scare him."
Her tone softening slightly, Di Mingjue said to Ye Ziyu, "Put on your shoes."
She was so worried about Xingxing that she had come barefoot.
Xingxing looked down. Di Mingjue moved away from them to get shoes for her.
"Xingxing came because he was worried about me. You were too loud just now; you might have scared him," Ye Ziyu complained to Di Mingjue. xxs壹贰
Did she care about Xingxing more than herself?
Di Mingjue sighed helplessly and reached out, pulling Xingxing from in front of Ye Ziyu. "I was too anxious just now. Did I scare you?"
Xingxing shook off Di Mingjue's hand.
This child!
"Since you're worried about her, can you leave with me now so she can get some proper rest?" Di Mingjue asked.
Driven by his concern for Ye Ziyu, Xingxing agreed to Di Mingjue's proposal. He glanced back at Ye Ziyu, said nothing, and cooperated by leaving.
"Talk to him nicely, don't be so harsh," Ye Ziyu said, pulling Di Mingjue's hand as she saw him about to leave.
He would certainly do as she said.
Di Mingjue nodded, gently pulling Ye Ziyu's hand from his arm. "Rest well. I'll be back to accompany you later."
After they left, the room instantly became quiet. Ye Ziyu actually wished Xingxing could stay and keep her company. But considering his relationship with Di Mingjue, she felt she couldn't be selfish and enjoy herself while making both of them uncomfortable.
Upon reaching the corridor, Xingxing felt Di Mingjue following him. He turned around to see Di Mingjue staring at him sternly.
"I won't stop you from seeing Ziyu, but I don't want you to see her for a while," Di Mingjue stated.
Because of Sibao's matter, Ye Ziyu had only recently begun to relax. If Xingxing kept appearing before her, it would inadvertently cause her some negative emotions.
Xingxing listened, feeling a little unhappy.
He couldn't see her? What right did he have to stop him!
Xingxing didn't answer Di Mingjue and turned to continue walking forward.
With a swift stride, Di Mingjue moved in front of him, blocking his path. "You're not willing?"
"Yes," Xingxing nodded. "You can't obstruct her wishes!"
Even if he were to obstruct, his starting point was for Ye Ziyu's well-being.
Di Mingjue's stance was firm. "Whether you agree or not, I won't let you get close to her for the next week. She needs quiet rest now, and your presence will severely affect her. If you truly want what's best for her, consider my words."
This time, Di Mingjue didn't wait for Xingxing's reply.
Consider it?
Xingxing fell into hesitation.
He saw Ye Ziyu's dispirited state and felt uneasy and worried. However, he didn't want to comply with Di Mingjue's request.
With a heavy choice weighing on him, Xingxing slumped back into his room. If he agreed, would it be considered submitting to Di Mingjue? He couldn't sort out his thoughts.