When Qin Siyang returned to the Guesthouse, he found Chu Baxing waiting at his door.
Qin Siyang looked at him. "What is it?"
Chu Baxing merely tipped his chin toward the closed door. "Let's talk inside."
Qin Siyang pushed the door open, and Chu Baxing followed close behind, activating Conversation Shielding as he shut the door behind him.
Qin Siyang casually took off his jacket and draped it over the back of a chair. He poured himself a glass of water, then turned to Chu Baxing. "Help yourself if you want some water."
Then he sat down on the sofa and looked at Chu Baxing, who sat there without moving. What he saw surprised him a little.
Crown Prince Chu, usually so aloof and disdainful, now had a rare trace of embarrassment on his face. Even his gaze wandered, as though he dared not meet Qin Siyang's eyes.
He looked nothing like his usual arrogant self, with that I'm the greatest in the world attitude.
Qin Siyang was a little curious. "Go on, what is it? What could possibly make our Crown Prince Chu look so, well, bashful?"
Chu Baxing took a deep breath, raised his head, and looked straight at Qin Siyang. "Qin Siyang, could you give me some Vine Heart?"
"Vine Heart?" Qin Siyang set down his glass and frowned. "What do you need that for? You don't have a family to support, and your own stockpile of resources is more than enough. You don't do research, either, and I've never seen you ask for any special materials before. What's gotten into you today?"
"It's not for me. My father needs it."
Remembering that Vine Heart was known for its abundant life force, much like titan reed, Qin Siyang asked, "Is Commander Chu ill?"
Chu Baxing waved his