Yu Xiuyuan turned his head. Yun Chuan was coming out of the kitchen with a tray.
On it were two bowls of congee, a plate of soup dumplings, two tea eggs, and a few small dishes of pickles.
He wore a coat Yu Xiuyuan hadn't seen before, with a black turtleneck underneath.
Even his Adam's apple was covered, making him look aloof and ascetic.
If Yu Xiuyuan hadn't still had his memories, he would have bought it.
"Come have breakfast." Yun Chuan set the tray on the dining table and pulled out a chair, looking at Yu Xiuyuan with the easy familiarity of someone settling into domestic life.
Yu Xiuyuan kept his expression composed as he walked over and sat down.
He picked up his chopsticks, lowered his head, and took a soup dumpling. One bite released the broth into his mouth, warm and delicious.
"Where are Su Ziming and the others?" Yu Xiuyuan asked around his mouthful.
Behind him, Yun Chuan pressed his lips together in a smile, pulled out the next chair, and sat down with their elbows touching.
"Su Ziming had a flight to catch. He left first thing this morning." Yun Chuan took a sip of congee, his tone casual. "Fang Yi went after him."
Yu Xiuyuan glanced at him. "They all left?"
"Mm." Yun Chuan looked pleased as he asked offhandedly:
"The scenery here is nice. If you don't have work, could you stay another couple of days with me?"
"I have work," Yu Xiuyuan answered on reflex, then frowned and lowered his head.
Why did I lie? Couldn't I just turn him down?
Am I supposed to find myself some work now?
Have I lost my mind?
Yun Chuan raised his eyebrows. "What day do you have work?"
Regaining his composure, Yu Xiuyuan took