Chapter 31: Phoenix Tail Flower (I)

Does he really… like Sui Ning?

At this moment, the steady heartbeat that had remained constant for the past 300 years reached its peak. He became aware of his feelings, and his soul trembled along with his heartbeat.

Xie Changzhou looked at Sui Ning, who was laughing heartily in front of him, and was momentarily stunned in place.

He could only feel his own heartbeat and see Sui Ning before him.

After some time, he felt a gentle tug on his sleeve.

He suddenly snapped back to reality and looked down at Ah Yan, whose round eyes were full of concern. In a voice as sweet as milk, he asked, “Master, what’s wrong? Sui Ning has been calling you several times.”

Xie Changzhou quickly looked towards Sui Ning, whose beautiful face had lost its smile and was now looking at him with some concern.

“Jianzun, I didn’t mean to ridicule you. It’s well-deserved that you entered the tribulation at the age of 350 and became the number one in the world.”

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Ah Yan’s round face wrinkled, and although he was angry, he looked particularly cute in Sui Ning’s eyes.

Sui Ning pinched his face and instantly changed to a clipped tone: “Ah Yan, be good. I’ll make some pastries for you now. You’re the cutest, Ah Yan.”

Ah Yan’s anger disappeared instantly, and he gently rubbed Sui Ning’s hand.

Sui Ning rolled up her sleeves, revealing her jade-white arms, which looked particularly bright under the moonlight.

Moonlight slanted through from behind Xie Changzhou and eventually fell onto Sui Ning’s face. Xie Changzhou’s shadow projected onto her cheekbones, with his prominent nose hitting her face and his lips slightly moving downward.

This scene was like he was kissing her cheek, even though it was just a shadow.

Xie Changzhou’s Adam’s apple rolled a half turn, and his gaze fell on Sui Ning’s fair arms. His eyes seemed to have been scalded suddenly, and he quickly averted his gaze.

He remained motionless, and Sui Ning noticed something was wrong and turned to look at him: “Jianzun, why is your face so red again?”

Xie Changzhou felt awkward and stumbled over his words: “N-nothing, I’m fine.”

Sui Ning looked at him suspiciously and walked up to him, reaching out to touch his forehead. Her touch was cool.

She then touched her own forehead and said, “You don’t have a fever, do you?”

Sui Ning was too close to Xie Changzhou, so close that his nostrils were filled with her sweet fragrance—warm and sweet, especially beautiful.

His back tensed up, making him almost unable to move.

Realizing her own feelings, Sui Ning’s every move stirred his calm heartstrings. In the quiet night, he could almost hear his own heartbeat.

Thump thump —

His heart beat rapidly.

Xie Changzhou quickly backed away: “Ningning, I have something to attend to, so I’ll leave first.”

Before Sui Ning could reply, Xie Changzhou had already turned and left.

His movements were too hasty, and the cold fragrance emanated from him indifferently. His clothes fluttered, and he seemed to be fleeing.

Sui Ning: “?”

He’s so strange.

Just as she was about to continue with her work, Xie Changzhou hurried back, picked up Ah Yan, and turned to leave.

Sui Ning quickly stopped him: “Jianzun, why are you taking Ah Yan away?”

Xie Changzhou hesitated for a moment and didn’t turn his head. With a somewhat awkward voice, he said, “Ah Yan has already transformed into a man and is no longer suitable to sleep with Ningning. I’m taking him away. Ningning can make the pastry tomorrow and get some rest earlier.”

He carried Ah Yan away, and Ah Yan’s little face looked back at Sui Ning, clearly showing his emotions.

Ah Yan: “Save me; I want to eat pastry!”

Sui Ning helplessly spread her hands and said, “I can’t do anything either. Your master doesn’t allow it.”

So Ah Yan, with teary eyes, was taken away by Xie Changzhou, full of reluctance.

Sui Ning looked down at the ingredients on the table and sighed deeply for a long time.

Ah Yan was just a child, only four or five years old in the human world, and Xie Changzhou was already so careful to avoid suspicion.

He was such a rule-abiding person and had been on a high platform for too long, with his heart set only on protecting the people. All the normal human desires and feelings were like fleeting clouds in his eyes.

Could such an upright and clean person really be influenced by her little tricks and fall in love with her?

The system sneered: “[ You know that those are just little tricks, but let me ask you, what have you done for your mission to conquer him? ]”

Sui Ning felt a little guilty. With the system’s words, it seemed like she hadn’t done anything.

She replied in a low and hesitant voice, “But I can’t do anything else. The only thing I’m good at is cooking, and Xie Changzhou doesn’t like to dine with me.”

The system was about to be driven crazy by her, saying, “Sui Ning, from now on, listen to me. You do what I tell you to do. Within three years, you must take down Xie Changzhou for me!”

After saying that, it went offline and didn’t give Sui Ning a chance to refuse.

Sui Ning: “…”

***

Ah Yan slept quietly on the soft couch in the hall, snoring softly.

Xie Changzhou sat cross-legged; his pure white spiritual energy surrounded him to protect him. In front of him, Du Wang’s sword gradually dissipated and disappeared into his dantian.

His black, feather-like eyelashes trembled slightly, and then he opened his eyes. The lustrous, glass-colored pupils were full of seriousness.

As before, his Limitless Sword technique was stuck at the ninth level without any sign of progress.

In the past, he was only worried about Shen Jie and the lord of the demon realm joining forces, as they were the biggest threats.

But now, after the incident in Nanjing City, there was another mysterious man in black. He was very clear that the man’s cultivation level was definitely not below the Mahayana realm, and he might even have been crossing the tribulation stage.

There were only four people who had crossed the tribulation and only fifteen in the Mahayana realm, and he had met all of them. Yet none of them matched up with the man in black.

This meant that if the man in black was still alive, he was deliberately hiding his existence, secretly observing every move of the outside world in some unknown place.

“The enemy is in the dark, while he is in the light.

He must be strong; otherwise, he cannot protect the people, and…

Noticing his own thoughts, Xie Changzhou’s gentle face suddenly froze, revealing a hint of incredulity.

What he unconsciously thought of was, surprisingly, Sui Ning.

He worried about whether he could protect Sui Ning or not.

Xie Changzhou’s hand resting on his knee trembled slightly, and a look of confusion appeared on his handsome face.

Did he really… fall in love with Sui Ning?

But why would he like Sui Ning?

Xie Changzhou was handsome, had a high social status, and had exceptional abilities. Even though he was introverted and rarely came out of the Wenjian peak, there was no shortage of women who confessed their love to him, and even some who went out of their way to find him.

His attitude towards them was only one of resignation. Even if those women were beautiful and came from prominent families, in his eyes, they were no different from ordinary people.

They were just members of society that needed his protection.

That was all.

But when it came to Sui Ning, his attitude was completely different. The calm and collected Xie Changzhou had collapsed countless times in front of her.

His joy, heart palpitations, shyness, and even panic and anger were all because of Sui Ning.

Previously, he couldn’t understand where these emotions came from, but now he gradually realized that he seemed to really like her.

Xie Changzhou’s gaze fell on Ah Yan, who was sleeping not far away. Ah Yan was holding a small blanket, and his round little face had moved down from the pillow to rest on the edge, leaving a crystal-clear trail at the corner of his mouth. He had probably dreamed of something and was still smacking her lips a few times.

He thought of Sui Ning’s words tonight again.

They would never be separated and would be together for a lifetime.

If they really could be together for a lifetime…

Xie Changzhou’s heart suddenly softened. His glassy eyes curved, his thin lips slightly lifted, and his eyebrows were filled with a smile.

The steady and powerful beating of his chest gradually quickened, telling him the answer: he was willing, and he was very happy.

Xie Changzhou’s warm gaze fell on the emptiness outside the window. A round moon hung high in the sky, and silver frost fell in the courtyard.

His gaze slowly became firm, and his vibrant, spiritual energy glowed faintly.

He was the White Jade Sword Saint, and it was his responsibility to protect the people. He was willing to die for the people.

But now he values his life a little more.

He wanted to live with Sui Ning like this for a lifetime, and he wanted to protect her.

So he had to stay alive.

No matter who was plotting behind his back, he would track them down and eliminate them one by one.

***

Sui Ning lay on the bed, feeling a little helpless as she looked at the canopy above her head. The system had been talking in her mind all along.

” [Sui ning, the temple fair in Gu Su City is less than a week away. When are you going to deliver the sword tassels I asked you to send? ]”

“Right away, don’t worry,” she replied.

“[ Sui Ning, please try to improve yourself. Finally, the Soul Seal Plate is not responding, and you can rest at the Limitless Sword Sect without having to go out and run around. How can you miss this great opportunity to cultivate relationships? ]”

“Okay.”

“[ If you don’t take on any more tasks and if Xie Changzhou goes berserk and turns evil while practicing, you’ll be sent back to your original world to face a sudden death ending. ]”

“I understand.”

The system couldn’t get any response from Sui Ning, and it moved to the “black room” completely. It swore that it wouldn’t see Sui Ning, this useless person, for three days!

Set aside the urge to help others and respect others’ destinies. If she fails the mission, then she should just die.

Sui Ning sighed softly and picked up the sword tassel, which was placed on the pillow next to her.

The bright white tassel hung down, and the shape of the tassel knot was strange. When Sui Ning made the knot, the system said incredulously, ” [Are you calling that a rabbit? ] “

Sui Ning, feeling indignant, responded, “Yes, with two ears, two eyes, a nose, and a mouth, isn’t this a rabbit?”

She pointed to the tassel on her hand and said, “Look, it even has white fur, and the hair is so elegant.”

Every time the system heard Sui Ning talk about this, it became more speechless. Sui Ning had finally managed to make the tassel knot, but the next second, she took out a rough stone and rubbed the knot hard against it.

Sui Ning beautifully named it, “This is frayed, you know. In our world, there’s a type of pants called ripped jeans. Some people take normal pants and cut them open, then use stones to create that distressed look.”

“Rabbits also have fur, you see. Doesn’t it give me that distressed feeling?” She said this, proudly showing the loosely tied tassel in her hand.

The system looked at the messy tassel in Sui Ning’s hand and fell silent. […]

It thought the tassel looked even uglier now!

But Sui Ning was quite satisfied. The white tassel fluttered elegantly, matching well with Xie Changzhou’s sword.

However, what the system said was indeed true. The higher one’s cultivation, the easier it was to lose control. If Xie Changzhou had an accident during his cultivation, her mission would fail.

She still had her parents waiting for her to grow old, and Tongtong, the little cat, was also waiting for her to come home. She couldn’t die; she had to live and go back.

Sui Ning gazed at the tassel in her hand, lost in thought. She realized she should seize the moment and complete her mission.

With determination, Sui Ning suddenly got up from the bed. As she was about to rush out with the tassel, she suddenly remembered something.

Ah Yan was still there. If she only gave a gift to Xie Changzhou and didn’t give anything to Ah Yan, he would be upset, right?

After a brief moment of contemplation, Sui Ning turned and headed towards the kitchen.

Delicious food was the best gift for Ah Yan.

Half an hour later.

Sui Ning carried a food box and entered Xie Changzhou’s courtyard. The courtyard was clean and tidy, with a layout similar to where she lived. Several pear trees were in full bloom, and there was a stone table beneath them.

Ah Yan transformed into a beast and lazily laid under the tree. Pear blossoms fell onto its small body, and it shook occasionally to get rid of them.

Meanwhile, Xie Changzhou meditated with closed eyes, and his spiritual energy swirled around him, accompanied by his sword.

Ah Yan noticed Sui Ning’s arrival and howled softly, charging towards her. Xie Changzhou’s eyelashes fluttered as he opened his eyes.

Sui Ning hadn’t seen Ah Yan in its beast form for a long time, and she couldn’t control her desire to pet the tiger.

“Little Ah Yan, come here for a hug.” She bent down to pick up Ah Yan, kissing its chubby little head several times and stroking its soft fur.

Ah Yan didn’t resist despite getting slobbered on and nuzzling affectionately against Sui Ning. Its little tongue constantly licked her face, causing Sui Ning to laugh.

It smelled of pastries, and Sui Ning must have come to bring it some.

Ah Yan loved Sui Ning so much.

As they cuddled, a warm and gentle voice sounded, with a hint of coldness.

“Ah Yan, come down.”

Sui Ning followed the voice and saw Xie Changzhou’s handsome face, still warm and gentle, calmly watching her and Ah Yan.

But Sui Ning couldn’t help feeling that Xie Changzhou was a bit…angry?

Was it her imagination?

When Ah Yan met his master’s gaze, Ah Yan, who had followed his master for a hundred years, instantly understood.

His master was in a bad mood.

But Ah Yan didn’t understand what he had done wrong and didn’t dare disobey his master. He could only whine and struggle in Sui Ning’s embrace with a face full of grievances.

Xie Changzhou looked at Sui Ning. His glass-like eyes met Sui Ning’s pitch-black eyes. He appeared calm, as if Sui Ning’s feeling just now was just an illusion.

But in a place where no one noticed, his cold fingertips trembled slightly.

Sui Ning smiled and walked towards him with a smile, saying, “Jianzun, I’m here to bring Ah Yan some snacks.”

She sat down in front of Xie Changzhou, and Ah Yan turned into a human form and pounced over. His grape-like black eyes were fixed on the food box in Sui Ning’s hand, and his face was full of joy.

Sui Ning smiled helplessly, picked up a piece of pastery, and handed it to Ah Yan, who took it with delight.

“Thank you, Sui Ning!”

“You’re welcome.”

Sui Ning looked at Ah Yan with a smile, completely forgetting the true purpose of her visit. The system that had vowed not to see her for three days finally couldn’t take it anymore and came online.

” [Sui Ning, you’re here to deliver the sword tassel! ] “

The system’s voice sounded like it was on the verge of collapse, and Sui Ning was inexplicably guilty.

She glanced secretly at Xie Changzhou in front of her, whose expression was still mild and plain, and his warm gaze fell on her face, making her feel as if she were bathed in a gentle spring breeze.

The Du Wang sword was placed on the stone table, and pure and gentle spiritual energy flowed from its shining white blade.

Sui Ning’s brain, which lacked a string, finally reacted. This beautiful sword and her rabbit… didn’t seem to match very well.

The system sneered: ” [You understand, that’s good. You have some self-awareness.] “

Sui Ning’s expression became a bit awkward and conflicted. It was a bit embarrassing to send it out, and Xie Changzhou might find fault with it.

She hesitated whether or not to send it, and Xie Changzhou’s clear and refreshing voice sounded: “Ningning, is there anything else?”

Sui Ning pondered for a moment and slowly took out the tassel she made from her Qiankun bag and handed it over.

She stuttered, “Jianzun, I made a tassel for you.”

Xie Changzhou was taken aback, his gaze falling on the tassel in her palm.

A black bead was threaded on the white tassel, with the words “Du Wang” crookedly engraved on it, and the tassel knot was… a rabbit?

Xie Changzhou could vaguely see that it was a rabbit, but the rabbit was really hard to recognize.

What surprised him even more was that Sui Ning had made the tassel for him?

A sudden joy surged in Xie Changzhou’s heart, and he carefully looked at the tassel, feeling a bit overwhelmed for a moment.

He remained silent for a long time, which made Suining feel a bit uneasy. She wondered if he also thought the tassel was ugly.

Sui Ning’s ears turned red, and she felt embarrassed as she tried to take the tassel back. But before she could do so, a slender hand as beautiful as jade quickly took the tassel from her hand.

Xie Changzhou’s face was filled with a gentle smile as he spoke softly, “I really like it. Thank you, Ningning.”

He held the tassel tightly in his hand, and his glassy eyes were full of sincerity. It seemed that he really cherished Sui Ning’s tassel.

Sui Ning felt a little happy. Although she didn’t know if he really liked it or if he was just pretending to avoid awkwardness, Xie Changzhou’s words made her heart warm.

Moved by his words, she looked at him, and they smiled at each other.

The system couldn’t help but speak, “[Host, you should invite him to go to the temple fair together. It’s a good opportunity to strengthen your relationship. ]”

Sui Ning then remembered her original purpose. She looked at Xie Changzhou with a smile and said, “Jianzun, in a few days, there will be a temple fair in Gusu. Would you like to go with me?”

Xie Changzhou was slightly startled and thought carefully for a moment. He realized that the temple fair in Gusu was indeed approaching. He hadn’t left the Limitless Sword Sect many times in the past three hundred years, and he rarely went to Gusu, so he had forgotten about the temple fair.

Xie Changzhou lowered his gaze, looking hesitant. He was very busy with affairs, and tomorrow he had to discuss matters regarding Nanjing City with several other peak masters. He didn’t know when they would be finished.

He had just thought about turning down Sui Ning’s invitation when he looked up and met her bright and shining black eyes, full of expectation, and his heart softened.

“Okay.” The words he had intended to refuse suddenly turned into acceptance.

Sui Ning’s eyes immediately overflowed with a smile, and her eyebrows and eyes bent in a particularly lovely manner, revealing her dimples.

Ah Yan also became excited: “I want to go too!”

Sui Ning smiled and rubbed his fluffy little head. “Okay, Ah Yan can come too.”

Both Sui Ning and Ah Yan had smiles on their faces. Xie Changzhou’s mouth couldn’t help but curve up too, and he felt a strange sweetness in his heart.

Well, he could work a little harder these days and finish discussing matters as soon as possible, then go to the temple fair with Sui Ning.

With her carefree and lively personality, after coming to the Limitless Sword Sect, she either stayed at Wenjian Peak or accompanied him to search for spirit herbs, probably feeling quite bored.

She still wanted to go to the temple fair, so he would accompany her.

Wherever she wanted to go, he was willing to accompany her.

When Sui Ning arrived at the peak, Xie Changzhou was already waiting there quietly with Ah Yan. Seeing Sui Ning arrive, he turned and nodded slightly to her: “Ningning.”

Ah Yan rushed over to Sui Ning and hugged her waist: “Sui Ning, let’s go quickly.”

Sui Ning deftly took Ah Yan’s chubby little hand and nodded in agreement: “Let’s go; we’ll go now.”

Her gaze turned towards Xie Changzhou and suddenly paused. Xie Changzhou was holding a sword, and a familiar tassel hung from the shining white scabbard. The tassel vaguely showed a rabbit, and the white ribbon fluttered in the wind, looking out of place with the sword itself.

Sui Ning: “…”

Damn….. it’s really a bit ugly.

The system sarcastically quipped, “[Heh, you made it yourself, and it turned out like this after a week.]”

Sui Ning unexpectedly had no retort for it.

She inexplicably felt a little wilted, her mood suddenly low, and Xie Changzhou was somewhat at a loss. He followed her gaze to the sword in his hand, and Sui Ning’s gaze was fixed on the tassel hanging from the sword.

Combined with Sui Ning’s sudden mood, he instantly understood the reason and felt a little like laughing.

Xie Changzhou’s eyebrows curled slightly, and he whispered, “Ningning, it’s very beautiful, and I like it a lot.”

So don’t be sad; he likes it a lot.

Sui Ning was taken aback, then smiled with curved eyebrows: “Jianzun likes it, so it’s good!”

If the person involved, Xie Changzhou, said he liked it, then it was fine.

Although she also feels that the tassel is ugly, as long as Xie Changzhou likes it, her mission is accomplished.

Sui Ning called out Ba Tian and pulled Ah Yan up. “Jianzun, let’s go.”

“Okay.” Xie Changzhou nodded slightly.

The annual temple fair in Gusu City is held on the tenth day of the third month, similar to the Qiqiao Festival that Sui Ning understands. On this day, many couples who love each other come out to play.

They release lanterns, guess lantern riddles, and exchange gifts.

As long as they are together, doing anything is always happy.

Sui Ning slowly walked in front, holding Ah Yan’s hand, and Xie Changzhou followed them with his hands behind his back. Many people were watching them along the way.

The woman’s face is beautiful, and her temperament is pure and outstanding. She is holding a child who is about four or five years old. The round face is cute and innocent, and the big black eyes are watery and smart.

And the man behind them… is simply a heavenly being.

Wearing a white robe, a tall and straight figure, a clear and handsome face, and gentle and warm eyes, his whole body exudes an extremely elegant temperament; he is truly a gentleman like orchids.

He is too handsome, without any demon charm, only warm and noble, like a high and mighty heavenly being, making people unable to raise any profane thoughts.

The man didn’t care about the eyes of the people around him. His glass-colored eyes were only fixed on the two people in front of him, with a soft gaze.

From time to time, someone sighed that they were really a family of three, each of them superior in appearance.

Sui Ning was a little helpless. Xie Changzhou’s face could stir up a wave of waves no matter where he went.

Many women were staring at Xie Changzhou, their eyes flowing with charm.

Ah Yan noticed and became sulky. He pulled Sui Ning back and then held Xie Changzhou’s hand, squinting at those women with spring hearts.

Ah Yan: Hey you, don’t make me angry, daring to covet my master!

As expected, the faces of the women all turned red and looked embarrassed, with a hint of resentment and jealousy in their eyes as they looked at Sui Ning and Ah Yan.

Sui Ning, who was involuntarily drawn into the center of the storm, remained silent.

Ah Yan smiled proudly, holding Sui Ning’s hand on one side and Xie Changzhou’s on the other, bouncing up and down with joy.

It felt like a family of three.

Sui Ning realized this too, and her face suddenly turned red. Her heart rate, which had been regular, became a bit erratic, and she secretly looked at Xie Changzhou next to her.

Xie Changzhou had a calm expression and noticed Sui Ning’s gaze. He turned his head and smiled at her with a warm and gentle smile.

Sui Ning breathed a sigh of relief, glad that Xie Changzhou wasn’t angry.

But in the next moment, a strange feeling rose in her heart—sour and bitter. Was Xie Changzhou too dull to realize their current situation as a family of three?

They were definitely a family of three, but was Xie Changzhou really that slow to catch on?

Sui Ning turned her head and pondered, frowning and feeling conflicted.

Feeling Sui Ning’s gaze leave his face, Xie Changzhou’s Adam’s apple rolled, and his ears turned slightly red.

In the lively market, only he could hear his own heartbeat beating violently.

Ah Yan pulled Sui Ning and Xie Changzhou to look left and right, and he was particularly excited, never having been down the mountain before. If it weren’t for Sui Ning and Xie Changzhou, he would have probably run off by now.

Not far away, by the river, many people gathered around. Floating on the water were lanterns with candles, lighting up the whole river with sparkling flames.

“Sui Ning, let’s release a lantern!” Ah Yan excitedly pulled Sui Ning towards the river, while Xie Changzhou followed with a light smile.

On the high platform by the riverbank, there were stalls selling flower lanterns, crowded with many people. Ah Yan pulled Sui Ning and pushed their way through the crowd.

Sui Ning helplessly grabbed him and coaxed him softly, “Ah Yan, there are too many people. Let’s wait a little while.”

“No, Sui Ning, I want the biggest lantern. If we wait, it might be gone.” Ah Yan looked up at her with his big, black, bright eyes, full of pleading and desire. His voice was childish and whiny, with a hint of coquetry.

Sui Ning: “…”

She couldn’t refuse.

People were standing on the platform; Ah Yan led Sui Ning up, and Xie Changzhou was waiting quietly with his sword on the stage. His warm eyes fell on Sui Ning and Ah Yan, with a smile in his eyes.

Ah Yan was small and easily squeezed through the crowd. In no time, he got the lantern, and Sui Ning laughed and threw him the spiritual stone to pay for it.

With the lantern in hand, Ah Yan struggled to get out, and Sui Ning turned around to leave the platform.

Suddenly, a strong force hit her back. She was caught off guard and cried out, diving forward.

“Sui Ning!”

“Ningning!”

Oh no, she was diving at such a height that her face would probably be ruined.

She was scared and was about to summon Ba Tian to hold her up when she felt a restraint around her waist. She ran into a familiar embrace.

Between her breaths was a cool pine scent. Sui Ning was startled and raised her head, only to see a distinct and fair throat rolling up and down. 

Meeting Xie Changzhou’s gaze, his warm and clear eyes gradually darkened. Sui Ning became a little panicked and tried to struggle, but the shackles around her waist suddenly tightened, pulling her closer to Xie Changzhou. 

“Jianzun?” Sui Ning whispered softly, her eyes full of panic and surprise. Her pair of black and translucent eyes were slightly widened due to shock, reflecting Xie Changzhou’s handsome face. 

The corners of Xie Changzhou’s eyes turned slightly red, and his gaze slowly moved down from her forehead, eyebrows, and nose bridge, finally resting on her slightly parted lips due to the scare. They were soft, moist, and bright red—incomparably beautiful. 

With just one glance, his blood seemed to boil, and his consciousness was almost blurred by the heat. “Ningning…” His voice was hoarse and deep, carrying a strong sense of affection. His gaze towards Sui Ning gradually became scorching hot, completely different from his usual clear and warm demeanor. 

Author’s inner Theater:

Xie Changzhou: “Ah Yan is a boy, you two can’t sleep together.” 

Sui Ning: “?? He’s still a child, I don’t mind!” 

Xie Changzhou: “…I mind, it’s not okay.”