Although their relationship had now changed completely, deep down, Jiang Cong still sometimes thought of him as the aloof "Vampire Prince" who had never liked crowds.
He worried that Che Quan would mind going "public" like this.
Che Quan could not help aching for Jiang Cong, who considered his feelings at every turn and would rather slight himself than make him uncomfortable.
With that thought, Che Quan lowered his eyes and caught Jiang Cong's long, slender hand.
He was a noble vampire. What was wrong with holding his lover's hand?
I'm holding it, and that's that.
Feeling the sudden touch of smooth, cool skin against his palm, Jiang Cong froze, his steps faltering despite himself.
He turned his head, words hovering on his lips, and gazed into the depths of Che Quan's crimson eyes, where he found a soft smile.
Jiang Cong's heart settled at once.
So Che Quan wanted this.
His usual refined smile returned to his lips, but this time it was entirely genuine, not devoid of emotion as it usually was.
At the same time, Jiang Cong silently, tightly clasped Che Quan's hand in return.
The resident players of Instance City who witnessed the scene were stunned.
It had already been sensational enough to see Che Quan and Jiang Cong, who had seemed to be enemies, walking affectionately side by side.
But now they were actually-holding hands?!
Had they gone mad, or had the world glitched?!
After a brief moment of disbelief, the fans in the Jiang Cong-Che Quan shipping club on the forum promptly began celebrating as if it were New Year's.
Some frantically took photos and screenshots to upload to the club's "Sweet Moments Album."
Others immediately started threads cataloging all the subtle sweet moments between the powerhouse and the little beauty in the Instances,