When Xiao Fan returned to his room, he happened to run into Zi Yan and You Ruo, who had slipped off to who knew where again.
The two had only just returned themselves, and Xiao Fan caught them red-handed.
Seeing Xiao Fan, Zi Yan guiltily hid her hands behind her back, drawing his attention.
"What are you hiding?"
Xiao Fan looked at Zi Yan, whose face was practically painted with guilt, then glanced behind her in puzzlement.
"Nothing."
Zi Yan gave Xiao Fan an impish glance, then rolled her eyes and ducked straight into the room, keeping her back turned to him.
Watching Zi Yan hide from him, Xiao Fan shifted his gaze to You Ruo.
You Ruo glanced at Xiao Fan with her long, beautiful eyes. Rather than explain, she simply smiled and said, "What, are you going to search me too?"
"Uh..."
Looking at You Ruo, Xiao Fan scratched his head. He decided not to dwell on what the two had been doing and merely said softly, "They should make their move tomorrow. We'll head to Chuangu City then."
"Mm."
You Ruo gave a quiet acknowledgment, then asked softly, "Anything else you want to say?"
Xiao Fan looked at her, then smiled. "Good night."
Hearing Xiao Fan's words, the otherwise composed You Ruo felt a strange sensation stir in her heart, though she did not dislike it. She nodded lightly, then headed toward the room she shared with Zi Yan.
Just as Xiao Fan began to feel disappointed, a barely audible voice drifted out through the door as it was about to close.
"Good night."
A smile curled his lips, and Xiao Fan returned to his room in high spirits.
Inside You Ruo and Zi Yan's room, Zi Yan poked her head out from behind a curtain as