After an unknown amount of time, only Zhou Xun and the butler remained in the infirmary.

The butler glanced at the person and spoke, "Sir, where did Dr. Lillian go? Why hasn't she been taking care of you?"

Zhou Xun smiled and explained, "I let her go back."

When the butler heard this, he couldn't help but furrow his brows and asked, "Why would the master do this?"

"Perhaps it's because I'm used to being alone. Doctor Lillian was overly enthusiastic, which made me feel a bit uncomfortable, so I let her go back and rest," Zhou Xun said, with a hint of apology on his face. "I have let Mr. Qin down with his kindness, so I hope the butler can convey my apologies."

Mr. Zhou, you worry too much. Lily is the doctor that Mr. Qin invited for you. You can do as you please.

Zhou Xun nodded politely and thought of his own younger brother. He then asked, "I wanted to ask, when Lord Qin came back, what about Xiaoya..."

Young Master Zhou is currently studying etiquette. I will personally pick him up tonight. Mr. Qin also came back early today because of the matter concerning Master. Although the process was somewhat unpleasant, Mr. Qin has already warned Miss Hongyi and hopes that Master will not take it to heart.

Zhou Xun smiled and spoke gently, "I didn't take it to heart, but I was somewhat surprised when I heard the steward say that..."

After all, that person hated him so much that he wished to kill him...

"Qin Ye will not be here tomorrow. I will send someone to protect you, so if anything happens, feel free to instruct them."

"Thank you, butler."

The butler shook his head and said, "I am just following Mr. Qin's orders."

Zhou Xun paused for a moment, didn't say anything, and just gave a faint smile.

The butler sighed inwardly, but he couldn't say much. He respectfully bowed to the person and then left.

After the person left, Wenrun's face grew cold. Zhou Xun recalled last night's events, as if the lingering sensation of that invasive touch still remained at his fingertips.

"Fan Tan..."

A low whisper awakened Zhou Xun, who quickly tightened his grip and his eyes became restless.

What exactly is he thinking...

That night, Zhou Xun slept very restlessly and woke up in the middle of the night.

The clock made a ticking sound, and Zhou Xun stared at it, as if pondering something, with a very complicated expression. Soon, the person got up from the bed and crept out of the room.

Walking up to a certain room, Zhou Xun paused. Without knocking on the door, he simply stood there quietly, unaware that someone was behind him.

"Why are you here?" Qin Fangtan said indifferently.

Zhou Xun twitched his lips and forced a smile, "I couldn't sleep, so I went for a walk..."

Qin Fangtan wrinkled his brows, remained silent, and didn't even bother to look at anyone. He walked straight into the room.

Zhou Xun opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but he held it back. Just as he was preparing to leave, a strong gaze caught his attention. He turned his head and saw a beautiful woman with an alluring appearance staring at him.

Hong Yi...

Zhou Xun narrowed his eyes, and his gaze became deep and profound. He knew that women liked Qin Fangtan, so in that case...

Zhou Xun glanced at the resentful person's face, and a slight smile appeared at the corners of his mouth. He entered the room in front of everyone.

At the moment the door closed, the faces of the people outside turned terrifyingly dark, while those inside the room also wore a cold expression.

"Zhou Xun, it's late at night and you come limping to me. If it's to please me, so that I won't trouble Zhou Ye, then you will be disappointed. Your efforts to please me are useless. Please go back to wherever you came from."

Zhou Xun was well aware that he couldn't leave yet, and he didn't come because of Xiao Ye...

"The butler informed me that you had a dispute with Hong Yi..."

"What's the big deal?" Qin Fangtan asked with a bemused expression. "Do you think I'm doing this for you? Zhou Xun, have you forgotten our relationship because you're living a comfortable life now?"

Zhou Xun forced a bitter smile and said, "I haven't forgotten, it's just that..."

"There is no only. I warned Hong Yi simply because you are my pet. Before I get tired of playing with you, no one else can touch you."

Seeing that the person didn't speak, Qin Fangtan smiled and said, "I can see that you're having a difficult time walking, and it's already late. Why don't you rest here? However, I've gotten used to sleeping alone lately, so if you want to sleep, you'll have to sleep on the couch. Of course, if you don't want to, you can always walk back on your own."

After speaking, Qin Fangtan walked into the bathroom and didn't forget to add, "If you're leaving, remember to turn off the lights."

Zhou Xun didn't leave; after everyone entered the bathroom, he turned off the lights and went to sleep on the sofa.

The bathroom door was left open, with a person standing near the doorway, their expression complicated as they looked at the person on the sofa.