If it was related, Xiao Xiao was willing to do what little he could.
If it wasn't related...
He also wanted to see whether he could help the other person in some way.
Xiao Xiao stated his thoughts plainly.
He wanted to make the worst clear upfront, so their hopes wouldn't rise too high only to be dashed later.
"Mm-hmm, we know."
Winnie nodded quickly.
"Master Xiao, no matter what the outcome is, we'd be endlessly grateful if you were willing to come with us and see Dan Fangze."
Gu Youxuan promised solemnly.
"All right."
Xiao Xiao nodded.
"Really?!"
Winnie cried happily. "Master Xiao, thank you~"
Gu Youxuan looked delighted as well.
"Master Xiao, thank you so much."
Then she spoke rapidly. "Master Xiao, I'm going to make a call."
"If there's no problem, can we leave right now?"
"Dan Fangze's condition really can't wait."
"I hope you can go see him as soon as possible."
The sound of the call connecting rang in her ear, and Gu Youxuan's voice came to an abrupt stop. Her tone softened a little. "Hello, Auntie."
"This is Gu Youxuan."
She was calling Mother Dan.
After seeing Dan Fangze for the first time, they had gone to visit him twice more.
But after that, Dan Fangze refused to see them at all.
They had no choice but to give up.
Yet, in their hearts, they felt a faint sense of relief.
They were actually quite conflicted.
They wanted to see Dan Fangze and find out how he was doing, but they were also a little afraid to face him.
The atmosphere around Dan Fangze was too oppressive.
It made it impossible for them to feel cheerful, too.
How could they encourage him when they