Encouraged by her words, a sliver of confidence finally emerged in Quan Jin's heart. Just as he was about to step forward, Gu Yuan eyed him: "Stay there."
He immediately stood still, not daring to move.
"Never mind, I'll ask and you answer." After stammering for a while without saying a complete sentence, Gu Yuan thought, she had to get up early and work hard tomorrow, needing to get to bed soon.
He obediently nodded: "You ask."
Not only was his tone obedient, his demeanor was unbearably so too.
In just a few days of not seeing each other, his changes were as dramatic as ever.
In order to save time, Gu Yuan asked directly: "Did you follow me the night I left Yanjing?"
He obediently nodded: "Yes."
"Where have you been staying lately?"
"The same place as before."
"Did you eat before you came tonight?"
"... Yes."
"Tell the truth." Gu Yuan's voice carried a hint of coldness.
Having just lied, and fearing angering Gu Yuan, he answered truthfully: "No, I haven't."
