He Was Still by Their Side-Thanks to Generous Reader Baili Xiangyu for Becoming an Alliance Master

He had only come to ask whether Fang Ran wanted some snacks first, but seeing how Fang Ran had practically confessed without being asked,

Gou Yu could not help feeling helplessly amused.

Thinking of the girl who had suddenly come over to talk to him that afternoon, it was no wonder she had seemed strangely familiar despite them never having met, from her subtle expressions to the way she spoke.

So it really was you, Captain.

Looking at Fang Ran, who had turned his gaze aside with an expression that said, "I'm not admitting anything,"

Gou Yu ultimately did not expose him, merely smiling and sighing.

"Captain, there's cake in the fridge. Want some?"

"Hm? Cake!?"

Hearing that, Fang Ran, who had been guiltily looking away, instantly perked up, his face lighting up with excitement.

"Yes! Yes!"

As the fiery splendor and warmth of the setting sun faded into the early night,

all the bustle of the day came to an end, and the tranquil sky, shifting from blue to purple, filled the windows.

Under the bright lights of The Cabin, Fang Ran sat beside the little table, looking at the Chocolate Chiffon Cake Gou Yu had brought him.

After returning here, he finally tasted that long-missed flavor again.

Listening to Xia Yao and Tang Bing chatting and laughing as they prepared things in the kitchen, waiting for Meng Lang, Ming Ling, and Fang Xiaoran to return from buying groceries,

at the end of the day, he lazily sprawled over the little table, eating cake as he waited for dinner.

That peaceful scene, ordinary and uneventful yet enough to make the corners of his mouth rise happily,

made him suddenly feel the reality of returning to everyday life.

Then, the time before dinner quietly slipped away as he polished off