Pei Yuanchen didn't speak, but slowly pulled her hand down.
"He Ziyi, although I don't know why you have your eyes on me..." Pei Yuanchen tugged at the corner of his mouth, trying hard to make his tone seem a bit casual, "Your taste is really not that great, but... I'm honored."
"Uncle Xiaobao, I'm not afraid." Ziyi suddenly said loudly, "I'm not afraid to die!"
Pei Yuanchen let out a hoarse laugh.
His Adam's apple bobbed, and he leaned down to place a kiss on her forehead.
"But I am." His voice was calm, but there was a barely detectable tremble, "And if anything happens to you, how heartbroken would your parents, brother, and sister-in-law be? Have you thought of that?"
Ziyi began to cry, choking as she spoke, "But... if you die, if..."
"You're overthinking." Pei Yuanchen smiled, "I'm alone, the chances of being discovered are slim, but if you're with me, the probability increases greatly. He Ziyi, if you want to be with me, you might end up getting me killed."
