Looking at Xie Ji's face, Shang Yan still had some doubts.
This kid probably can't tell the difference between liking and not liking, right?
He paused for a moment, and considering that Xie Ji was about to become his business partner, he couldn't help but interject, "Actually, I shouldn't be meddling in your love life, but the way you are right now makes me feel very uneasy."
"What's dangerous?" Xie Ji didn't understand. The sea wind made his golden hair fly wildly, brushing past his cheek and neck, tickling him a little. So he raised his hand, rolled up his golden hair, and casually picked up a dry leaf and stuck it in his hair.
Shang Yan looked at his snow-white neck with a complicated expression. "I'm afraid that one day you'll be taken advantage of for no reason."
Xie Ji paused for a moment, then turned to look at him. "?"
From Xie Ji's puzzled yet shocked gaze, Shang Yan glanced at Lu Xunji of the boat.
He was probably really tired. He leaned against the bow of the boat, his posture upright, but he didn't seem to have much energy. He was resting with his eyes closed, his lips tightly pressed together and pale.
"You... you and Lu Xunji, you really like Lu Xunji, the kind of liking that's okay with kissing?" Shang Yan pressed, "Did he ask for your permission before kissing you?"
Xie Ji shook his head, sighed, and whispered to Shang Yan, "Oh dear, you don't know, he didn't do it on purpose, he's just sick."
Shang Yan found it absurd. "What's wrong with you? Loving your family?"
"That's how it is, we're all brothers." Xie Ji patted Shang Yan on the shoulder. "He's already pitiful enough, a kiss won't hurt him, so just kiss him, oh dear."
Shang Yan: "..."
Xie Ji winked at him. "What's wrong? Did he kiss you too? Can't you forgive him?"
Shang Yan immediately denied it. "No!"
"Alright." Xie Ji nodded. "If you're worried about him kissing you, it's best to stay away from him."
Shang Yan took a deep breath. "You should be saying this to yourself, Xie Little Ji. You're too naive. Don't let him kiss you again."
Xie Ji tilted his head. "Why?"
"Because kissing is a very intimate thing." Shang Yan looked at Xie Ji's handsome face and elegant figure; he was indeed the kind of person who was very likable.
He said seriously, "Any kiss without your consent is indecent, do you understand?"
Xie Ji thought for a moment and said, "I agree."
"Why did you agree? You don't even like him, you don't even know what liking someone means, you can't agree." Shang Yan told him decisively, "He's bullying you."
"Hmm..." Xie Ji touched his lips in confusion.
I couldn't help but recall the feeling of kissing Lu Xunji.
At that time, Lu Xunji's eyes were filled with lust, and his eyes were half open, looking at him as if he wanted to devour him.
He couldn't quite put his finger on what kind of feeling it was; it was somewhat comfortable, not unpleasant, but something just felt off.
But this strange feeling was quickly dispelled by Lu Xunji's kiss, and emotions began to build up, filled with soft, warm breath.
Looking at Xie Ji's expression, Shang Yan couldn't help but feel a little soft-hearted. He reached out and tapped Xie Ji on the head, advising, "Next time, learn to say no."
Xie Ji pursed his lips. "But he's sick, and I'm not. Shouldn't I take care of him?"
"Being sick is no excuse." Shang Yan glanced at him sideways. "And you're not mature enough. You don't know what this means, but he does. So, he's taking advantage of you. Even if you refuse, it's not your fault, understand?"
Xie Ji nodded, somewhat confused by Shang Yan's words.
But he had a strange sense of trust in Shang Yan. Whether it was about the pills or Shang Yan's lectures, Xie Ji agreed with and trusted him completely.
"Okay, then I won't let him kiss me anymore."
Shang Yan glanced at Xie Ji with a sorrowful expression.
That expression clearly shows he didn't understand what she meant. I wonder how her parents raised her; she seems completely ignorant about sex.
... It's quite pitiful, too.
The airship was very fast, and it arrived at its destination in half a day. Xie Ji did not forget to go to Lu Xunji to disembark.
Ji Shi Mu Yao Zhou Heyu were all waiting at the pier on the island. When they saw Xie Ji's lively figure, they all breathed a sigh of relief.
"I'm so glad you're alright. With that fever, I thought you were going to die." Ji Shi came over, still shaken, and looked Xie Ji up and down to make sure he was really back before sighing, "You really scared me to death."
Zhou Heyu nodded in agreement, but didn't say anything.
Mu Yao picked another rose from somewhere, its petals glistening with dew, and held it out to Xie Ji, saying, "Welcome back, this is a gift."
Xie Ji thought for a moment, then accepted the rose and asked, "Is this the rose that Lu Xunji planted at the entrance of the villa, worth two hundred points each?"
Mu Yao snorted, "I redeemed the roses for 20 points in the points shop."
Ji Shi put his arm around Xie Ji's shoulder and laughed, "Don't even mention it. If Mu Yao goes and Lu Xunji Xunji's roses again, Lu Xunji will probably bury him under the roses and use him as fertilizer."
"Thank goodness you're alright. This is such a joyous occasion, we should celebrate! Come on, let's go home. A-Gang and A-Qiang miss you terribly."
Mentioning A-Gang A-Qiang, Xie Ji's face showed a hint of urgency, but he quickly recovered, pulled away from Ji Shi Shi's arm, and said, "Wait a minute, I need to help my brother."
The group looked behind Xie Ji and, as if only now noticing Lu Xunji, exclaimed, "Oh, Young Master Lu, how did you get injured?"
Lu Xunji didn't speak, but glanced at them listlessly.
Xie Ji quickly went to help him up. "Brother, let's go."
Lu Xunji followed Xie Ji slowly towards the other courtyard.
Mu Yao followed behind, muttering, "Injured? It's his hand, not his leg, why does he need help?"
Ji Shi walked over to Shang Yan and asked curiously, "What happened to him? He was fine when he went out."
Shang Yan paused for a moment, unsure how to explain to his brothers that Lu Xunji had gone mad on the ship, insisting on personally Xie Ji, and resorting to self-harm when he couldn't.
In the end, he simply said indifferently, "Stay away from Lu Xunji in the future."
He goes crazy and starts kinship; it's terrifying.
Everyone: "...?"
It seems like these three people have all developed their own secrets after going out for a while.
Xie Ji helped Lu Xunji walk, and when they arrived at the other courtyard, they saw A-Gang A-Qiang and immediately broke free, running wildly towards the two puppies.
A-Gang saw Xie Ji inside the small enclosure, jumped up happily, his tail wagging like a fan, and with a burst of speed, he pushed open the enclosure gate and ran joyfully towards Xie Ji.
"Wow, that's amazing." Xie Ji hugged A-Gang and rubbed him. "She's Daddy's eldest daughter, and she's already learned to open the cage door after only a few days!"
A-Qiang followed A-Gang around, whimpering and begging for a hug.
Xie Ji to hug A-Qiang, but A-Gang pushed A-Qiang away with his head, bared his teeth at A-Qiang, and let out a low growl.
A-Qiang trembled and shrank back, then tucked his tail between his legs and ran to the side.
"Oh dear, why are you vying for attention? You can't do that." Xie Ji ran over, picked up A-Qiang, and took A-Gang's hand, letting the two dogs put their paws together. "You were born at the same time, don't fight, understand?"
A-Gang let out a soft whimper and snuggled into Xie Ji's arms, while A-Qiang bounced and jumped around him.
"Alright, alright." Xie Ji finished petting the dog thoroughly before remembering Lu Xunji. When he turned around, Lu Xunji was sitting on the stone bench in the courtyard, looking displeased.
Xie Ji patted the dog fur off his clothes and walked over. "Brother, let's go, I'll put some medicine on you."
Lu Xunji glanced at him and said coldly, "No need, go about your business."