When Xun Yan woke up, he saw himself holding Shen Liqing in his arms and felt a little surprised. When he went to sleep yesterday, he thought he was hugging a doll, just like when he was a child. No one had ever cared for him before, and his only companions were toys. So when he felt scared sleeping alone, he would hug a doll. Although he wasn't scared anymore as he grew up, it became a habit.

He originally wanted to move his hand away, feeling somewhat disgusted with himself for actually holding this old man in his arms. However, Shen Liqing was sleeping deeply and appeared to be not as vigilant as when he was awake. Xun Yan suddenly didn't want to let go, this feeling seemed quite good, and he even hoped that time could stay a little longer.

Even though he has had sexual partners before, he has never slept with anyone. They always separate after it ends, understanding each other's desires without getting too entangled.

A few minutes later, Shen Liqing slowly opened her eyes and saw Xun Yan's magnified handsome face. Startled, she instinctively moved back. It seemed like she had just seen tenderness in Xun Yan's eyes, but that must have been an illusion.

However, Xun Yan's expression had completely changed at this moment. Shen Liching's reaction had made his face turn extremely ugly.

"Hurry up and get out of bed, pack your things, we're leaving soon." The words were spoken in a cold tone, devoid of any unnecessary emotions.

Xun Yan's movements were very forceful. After getting out of bed, he viciously kicked the foot of the bed, as if venting his frustration. Shen Liqing felt the bed almost giving way. It had only been less than a minute since he woke up, and he had no idea what had angered Xun Yan again.

"Mhmm," Shen Liqing responded softly, tidying up the few clothes he had. These were all bought for him by Xun Yan.

He had nothing initially, but now he actually owned a few pieces of clothing that could be traded. However, what difference did it make? He only felt that his future life would be very bleak.

Shen Liqing looked at the dense red marks on his neck in the mirror in the bathroom. It was summer now, and clothes couldn't hide them at all. However, who would care? They should fade away in a few days. After all, he was just an aging man. Trying to conceal them deliberately would only make him appear more pathetic.

Xun Yan ordered breakfast for two at the hotel and asked Shen Liqing to come join him. Seeing Shen Liqing's cautious appearance, he couldn't help but feel uneasy. He didn't want Shen Liqing to be afraid of him. He had never cared about anyone before, but now he particularly cared about Shen Liqing's attitude towards him.

Shen Liqing was indeed hungry. He thought that Xun Yan might still have something to say to him along the way. However, the atmosphere remained quiet until they finished eating and Xun Yan still hadn't spoken a word.

"Last night, I didn't intentionally hold you while sleeping. Don't overthink it," Xun Yan sighed in relief.

"I didn't think too much about it."

Upon hearing Shen Liching's response, Xun Yan felt even more conflicted. He had thought that Shen Liching would misunderstand something, but it turned out that there wasn't even a slightest misunderstanding.

"What karma have I brought upon myself?" Xun Yan couldn't help but complain. This old man really knows how to get on his nerves at all times. Xun Yan was never a patient person to begin with, but after spending a few days with Shen Lixing, his temper seemed to have been worn away quite a bit.

Xun Yan went to the front desk to return the hotel room key. Shen Liqing sat on the sofa in the lobby, suddenly experiencing an unusual premonition. This feeling made him feel a bit uneasy. He thought that he might be overthinking things, after all, he had been through so much in the past few days, and his mental state might not be very good.

Watching the occasional people coming in and out of the hotel, Shen Liqing couldn't help but feel a twinge of envy. At the very least, other people's lives were still intact, while his own life was already broken.