He Jinyun's expression was still grim, but his eyes were now filled with worry. The moment he saw Ye Zexi, his whole body visibly relaxed, and he blurted out, "Where did you go..."
Ye Zexi had originally wanted to say that he had gone back to get the groceries, but before he could speak, a gust of cold wind swept over him. Right in front of He Jinyun, Ye Zexi let out a huge sneeze.
He Jinyun pulled Ye Zexi into the room and casually shut the door behind them. Once they reached the living room, he released Ye Zexi's hand and turned to enter the kitchen.
Ye Zexi set the groceries down by his feet. Only after entering the room did he feel a trace of warmth, so he hurriedly held his hands over the radiator for a while. Once he had warmed up a little, he followed He Jinyun into the kitchen.
In the kitchen, He Jinyun took out a clay pot and set it on the gas stove, then retrieved a packet of ginger tea from the cupboard without even looking at Ye Zexi.
The instant Ye Zexi saw the ginger tea, he understood that He Jinyun was making it for him. Warmth rose in his heart, and the corners of his lips lifted high.
He had only sneezed once, yet He Jinyun had hurried to make him ginger tea. Did that mean he was no longer angry?
Ye Zexi set the groceries on the floor and pounced forward, wrapping his arms around the man's waist from behind. "Teacher He, are you not angry anymore?"
His icy body pressed against him, and He Jinyun stiffened slightly. But he merely lowered his eyes and said nothing.
They remained in that position until the water in the clay pot