Xingchen bows his head at that, trying to hide his expression once he realizes that it must give him away. It's only thoughtful now. Maybe it would be best to find a new place, a place where he's out of what feels like Xue Yang's environment.

But Xiao Xingchen is a practical man. What's the point in finding a new place when one already exists. Xue Yang keeps trying to please him, and he should not trust in that. But he can also hear how confused he is, how carefully he's navigating everything with him.

"No. It met our needs. We'll return there in the morning."

Xingchen smiles before he can stop himself. He tells himself it's just a reflex.