Shen Liqing originally wanted to say something, hesitating with pursed lips, but never managed to say it.

He knew that he and Xun Yan were just acquaintances, not even close friends. However, Xun Yan had already helped him many times. Even if Xun Yan didn't care about him this time and abandoned him, he couldn't blame Xun Yan.

Just treat it as the willfulness of a young person. Endure it on your own and it will pass. He has always detested being approached and touched by others, but now, he cannot do without Xun Yan's help.

A long time ago, Shen Lu used to enjoy sleeping with him. At that time, Shen Lu was still young, and Shen Liqing allowed Shen Lu to stick to him. But after Shen Lu turned into his teens, he got his own separate room. However, Shen Lu would still stubbornly sleep in his bed from time to time.

Xun Yan was only around the same age as Shen Lu, and thinking about it this way, Shen Liqing felt much more at ease.

Shen Liqing lay on the bed, turning his body sideways and moving closer to the edge, making plenty of space for Xun Yan.

"Do you want to fall down? I already said I won't do anything to you, but you really think highly of yourself!" Seeing Shen Liqing intentionally keeping her distance, Xun Yan lost all desire to sleep. He wanted to ignore this old man, but for some reason, his attention kept lingering on Shen Liqing.

Shen Liqing did not think that Xun Yan would do anything to him, but it was just a habit he had developed over the years. He didn't like being approached so closely by others, especially when they shared the same bed. Even if he were to explain, Xun Yan wouldn't listen.

Shen Liqing could only suppress the feeling of repulsion in her heart and moved a few steps closer to Xun Yan.

But his body was suddenly hugged by Xun Yan. Xun Yan liked to sleep while holding someone. He had insomnia yesterday, and today he exhausted a lot of energy for Shen Liqing. Now his eyelids were too heavy to open, but he kept muttering, "Let me tell you, there are plenty of people who want to be close to me. Don't think you're so great. You even dare to look down on me. Even if I...".

Xun Yan fell asleep before finishing what he wanted to say. It was fortunate that he didn't say it out loud, as he would have hated himself when he awakened with a clear mind, wishing he could beat himself up.

How could he possibly feel any goodwill towards this old man? Even though Xun Yan had firmly engraved the name "Lu Li" in his heart, he always felt that all his actions were merely for the purpose of doing good deeds and accumulating virtue, in order to avoid being with Lin Qiongjin. Otherwise, he would surely go mad. With Lin Qiongjin's appearance, no man would be able to muster any desire. Xun Yan simply couldn't understand how his parents could actually describe Lin Qiongjin as dignified and virtuous.

Because the air-conditioning in the room was too strong, Xun Yan subconsciously tightened his hold on Shen Liqing, as if she were the source of warmth.

Shen Liqing's body tensed up as he tried to push away Xun Yan's arm that was resting on him, but it was in vain. Instead, it only made Xun Yan exert even more pressure. This was the first time Shen Liqing slept in the same bed with someone other than Shen Lu, but he couldn't sleep at all. His mind was becoming even clearer.

If Xun Yan takes him away from City A, where else can he go? He is penniless now, and all of his documents are still in that old mansion. After being spoiled and pampered for so many years, he really can't adapt to the life that lies ahead. He can't always rely on Xun Yan, living a hand-to-mouth existence. It's like a complete overturning of his previous life.

Shen Liqing gently closed his eyes, no longer dwelling on those questions. For now, he could only take each day as it came, knowing that he was destined to be a person without a future.