There was no need to worry. He (Yan Ze) could take his time.
Anyway, plenty of time lay ahead for them to navigate this complex web of emotions and history.
With a sigh, laced with a mixture of exasperation and affection, as if dealing with a spoiled and disobedient child, Yan Ze said helplessly to Yue Ran, "Alright, then. I will accompany you by staying outside."
Before leaving, he meticulously adjusted the quilt around Yue Ran, making sure that it would not fall off. At the moment he was about to close the door, he cast a lingering look at her, filled with longing that lingered in the air.
As Yan Ze stepped out of the room, a wave of curiosity washed over Yue Ran. She began to check Yan Ze's information with Ruan Ruan. However, because Yan Ze's role was only a minor role in the plot, there was scant information available about him.
It seemed that, for the unfolding story, Yan Ze was destined to remain an unimportant character.
