It takes Yao Shen a long time to reply, and in that time he feels Xin Hulei's gaze on his lowered head.
Before he can come up with something to say, Xin Hulei texts him.
[Xin Hulei: Nevermind, get some rest, we'll talk tomorrow]
Yao Shen's head shoots up the moment the message arrives, he wants to explain himself somehow, but Xin Hulei is no longer looking at him. His face is braced on his open palm as he looks out at the speeding scenery, the streetlights reflected in his dark eyes.
Across from Yao Shen, Tan Liansi is giving him a contemplative look, her eyebrows drawn.
Yao Shen really isn't going to get into her good graces anytime soon.
The worst part is that he would have liked to sleep over at Xin Hulei's apartment. It feels like they have had barely any time together.
Xin Hulei so selflessly helped him when he told him about Ye Fang's fears, it feels cruel to dismiss him.
