Xiao Muling had collapsed unconscious on the floor after Li Xingzhu's forceful kick.
A few minutes later, several people came to carry Xiao Muling away.
Only Gu Zhengde, Gu Yun, and Li Xingzhu remained.
Gu Zhengde had drunk quite a lot earlier, too, and his head was bothering him. "Yun, it's getting late. Go back to your room in a bit. This is your first night sleeping at the Gu Family home, so get some good rest. I'll head to my room first."
"All right, I understand," Gu Yun replied politely.
"Good. I'll be off, then."
After he left, Gu Yun looked at Li Xingzhu's arm, worried but even more guilt-stricken. "I'm sorry. This is all because of me."
Li Xingzhu reassured him, "I'm fine, Yun. It's just a little scratch. I'll take care of it when I get back."
Then he lowered his head and whispered in Gu Yun's ear, "You need to be careful of her, understand? But get some proper sleep tonight. Don't overthink anything."
"Yes, I understand. But you can't leave your arm like that. Come upstairs with me. I'll bandage it for you." Before Li Xingzhu could agree, Gu Yun pulled him upstairs.
Upstairs, Gu Yun took a first-aid kit out of a cabinet and said softly, "Take off your shirt. I'll put some medicine on it. The heating is on full blast in here, so you won't get cold."
Li Xingzhu hesitated. "Just give me the medicine. I'll take it into the bathroom and do it myself."
"It'll be hard to do on your own. I can get it done faster. We're both grown men. What's there to be shy about? It's not like I haven't seen you before. Hurry up, or don't blame me if it dries and starts hurting."
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