Yun Chuan had only just learned that the groups had already been assigned. He turned to ask Yu Xiuyuan:
"Why didn't you call me for the draw?"
Yu Xiuyuan glanced at the faint dark circles still lingering beneath Yun Chuan's eyes, then guiltily looked away:
"Maybe you didn't sleep well because you're not used to the place. You looked tired, so I thought I'd let you sleep a little longer and draw for you. You got the free slot, so you can pick whichever team you want."
He rattled it all off in one breath, hoping Yun Chuan would overlook the fact that he hadn't slept well because Yu Xiuyuan had squeezed him against the wall.
Yun Chuan's lips curved, amusement shining in his eyes.
He even came up with a reason for my poor sleep?
How thoughtful.
"You have excellent luck, Xiuyuan. I'm very pleased." Yun Chuan's voice seemed to draw him in, soft and tender. "I'll join your group."
Listening to Yun Chuan flirt, Fang Yi was baffled.
What was going on?
Hadn't these two had a falling-out?
How had they gotten even closer?
What, did Yun Chuan enjoy being the other man?
It was already getting late, and a staff member came over to urge them to leave.
Only then did Yu Xiuyuan put on his thick down jacket, pull the zipper all the way up to his chin, and wrap a gray scarf around his neck.
Yun Chuan put on a down jacket too, though his looked considerably lighter. All three climbed into the car.
Inside, Yun Chuan still sat beside Yu Xiuyuan, his arm brushing lightly against Yu Xiuyuan's shoulder as the car bounced along.
"Where are we going for today's activity?" Yun Chuan turned his head to ask.
Yu Xiuyuan found it a little