Nose tingling with emotion, Jian Yixue couldn’t hold back any longer and started to sob.

Her forehead rested against Yan Yichen’s chest, trembling continuously. Yan Yichen lovingly stroked her hair and gently patted her back.

Silent comfort, a warm embrace, was the only warmth Jian Yixue felt on this autumn night.

Letting her vent at will, who knows how long it was before Jian Yixue lifted her head, her eyes red like a rabbit’s. She noticed his clean shirt was soaked with her tears and snot, and she awkwardly pressed her lips together.

Seeing this, Yan Yichen raised an eyebrow, took off the shirt, and casually tossed it into the nearby trash can.

Jian Yixue panicked, "Hey—what will you wear if you throw it away!"

Yan Yichen casually picked up a sweatshirt from an open box and put it on.

Jian Yixue blushed, remembering she had bought it for him during a mall sale but hadn’t dared to give it to him.

It was a very ordinary style, but Yan Yichen, being tall and lean, wore it as if he’s a model posing for a fashion shoot.

"When did you buy it for me?" A playful smile touched his lips, initially noticing a men’s garment inside and intending to make do with it for now.

Upon wearing it, he found the size surprisingly fitting.

Other than Jian Shengbao, there were no other men around Jian Yixue, and Jian Shengbao was only 170 cm tall, so this wasn’t his size.

So, there was only one possibility—Xiaoxue had secretly bought it for him!

Yet, Jian Yixue wouldn’t admit it, stubbornly saying, "Stop imagining things! I bought this cheap to wear as pajamas myself!"

"Oh, I didn’t know you had a habit of wearing men’s clothes as pajamas?"

The low, magnetic voice mixed with humor made Jian Yixue’s ears turn crimson.

Seeing fit to stop, Yan Yichen didn’t tease her further and changed his tone to a serious one, "I’ve asked someone to move your things to my place. Tomorrow, I’ll help you find a house. Tonight, do you want to stay in a hotel with me or come to my place?"

...Both options sounded awkward to her.

She timidly asked, "Is there a third choice?"

"Hmm." Yan Yichen rubbed his chin earnestly, "Call Ning Xixi? See if she can take you in."

As he spoke, he made a move to grab his phone, but Jian Yixue pressed his hand, "Don’t call... I’ll go with you to your place!"

Yan Yichen’s smile turned triumphant, knowing Jian Yixue’s character didn’t like to trouble others.

He teased, "No need to act like you’re walking into a lion’s den. My parents are at home, I’ll stay in my room, and you’ll have the guest room. Don’t let your mind wander."

"I wasn’t thinking that way!" Jian Yixue stomped her feet, too embarrassed to look at Yan Yichen.

-

Yan Family.

Nervous, Jian Yixue’s palms were sweaty. It was the first time she stayed in a man’s house...

Yan Yichen seemed to sense her anxiety, reassuringly patting her shoulder, "My parents are very nice people."

As they entered, both Yan’s father and mother happened to be in the living room. The TV was playing an emotional romantic drama where the lead couple was kissing... and Yan’s father actually leaned in to kiss Yan’s mother...

Jian Yixue: (⊙ o ⊙)

However, Yan Yichen seemed used to it, clearing his throat softly, "Dad, Mom, mind your influence."

Yan’s mother quickly pushed Yan’s father away, her eyes brightened upon seeing Jian Yixue, "And who might this be...?"