Yu Nian slowly opened his eyes and soon adjusted to the light. He had intended to continue their serious discussion.
But the moment his eyes met Qin Yuheng's, he startled, pulled the quilt around himself, and huddled in the corner against the wall, determined to create a protective barrier around himself.
Qin Yuheng sat at the other end of the bed, his expression gentle and composed, undisguised affection in his eyes. Yu Nian could hardly imagine such a tender, focused expression appearing on Qin Yuheng's face, let alone being directed at him.
"Ahem." Yu Nian wrapped himself up, then decided that made him look too cowardly. He straightened a little, only to catch sight of the sleek contours of muscle exposed by Qin Yuheng's open pajama collar.
Yu Nian felt annoyed. Why couldn't this man fasten the top button even when he was wearing pajamas?
He's seducing me on purpose, isn't he? Shameless man!
"Put on a jacket first, and button up your pajamas."
His voice carried a touch of bravado that belied his nerves.
Qin Yuheng obediently fastened the top button of his pajamas, then fetched a jacket. "Done."
Only when Yu Nian saw that he was properly covered, with no risk of getting cold or opportunity to bewitch him, did he feel a little calmer.
He stared straight at Qin Yuheng's face, determined not to miss a single change in his expression. "What you said just now..."
"I like you," Qin Yuheng said, facing him without the slightest hesitation.
Yu Nian's expression froze, and he looked away awkwardly.
"W-why are you suddenly telling me this?"
A hint of amusement flickered in Qin Yuheng's eyes at the sight of his bashfulness. "I thought you would want to hear it now."
"I..."
All right, he did want to hear it.