Could I end up losing my life if I stay here too long?
Luckily, it wasn't as serious as he had initially feared.
After the recent incident, an awkward atmosphere lingered between them, but it slowly dissipated as Chu Tian pretended nothing had happened. Perhaps due to that earlier scene, their relationship seemed to have suddenly grown much closer.
Once he had mostly recovered, he looked at Xu Qingqiu, who was still sitting somewhat reservedly across from him. He thought for a moment before asking, "Are you going back now, or will you sleep here before leaving?"
"Huh? Why?"
"What do you mean, 'why'? This is my home! You... you aren't actually planning to stay here, are you?"
Xu Qingqiu, who hadn't initially understood his tone, suddenly felt a wave of defiance surge within her for no apparent reason.
"What's wrong with me staying here?"
"Of course not!"
