Wang Chen's abrupt gesture left Bai Ruyan momentarily stunned.
She hurriedly pulled her hand away, "Don't do this, Chenzi."
Undeterred, Wang Chen took her delicate hand in his again, "As a kid, I held your hand like this every day. How come it's not okay now that we've grown up?"
"That's not what I mean," Bai Ruyan shook her head, pointing to the house behind them, "I just came out from there, covered in bad luck. Being close to you, I might pass it on to you."
"I'm not afraid!"
Stubbornly stating his piece, Wang Chen then pulled her to leave, "Ruyan, let's first head to the town. I'll buy you some clothes, and then take you for a bath."
Bai Ruyan hesitated slightly, but didn't refuse, letting Wang Chen lead her by the hand towards the outside.
Gao had already arranged a car in advance, and after getting in, they headed straight to the town.
In the car, Wang Chen still clutched Bai Ruyan's delicate hand tightly.
