Rebirth: What to do if you fall into a wolf's den

Xin Mujing closed the bedroom door gently, as if he didn't want to disturb even the dust in the air. His eyes were full of tenderness and expectation.

The soft lights in the room sprinkled in every corner, adding a touch of warmth to this quiet morning. He walked slowly to the bed, and each step was as light as walking on the clouds.

On the bed, Ji Yan's body was slightly curled up, like a kitten about to wake up, her long eyelashes cast a faint shadow under her eyelids, and her breathing was even and peaceful.

Xin Mujing's heart softened involuntarily, and a barely perceptible smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. That was the unique sweetness between them.

He bent down, his movements were so gentle as if he was afraid to disturb the dream in the morning light. On Ji Yan's smooth forehead, he gently pressed a kiss, a mark full of love and pampering.

Then, his lips slowly moved down and finally stopped on Ji Yan's soft and warm lips. At that moment, time seemed to stand still.

Ji Yan felt this tenderness in her sleep. Her eyelashes trembled slightly, and then she slowly opened her eyes, with a bit of confusion and surprise in her eyes as if she had just woken up.

When she was fully awake, what came into her sight were Xin Mujing's affectionate eyes, which seemed to contain stars and the sea, making her involuntarily indulge in them.

Almost as an instinctive reaction, Ji Yan reached out and gently put her arms around Xin Mujing's neck. The distance between them was shortened again, as if they were the only ones left in the world.

This kiss was more passionate than the previous ones, full of longing and desire for each other.

Finally, the two reluctantly separated and stared into each other's eyes, as if they wanted to engrave each other's appearance deeply into their hearts.

Xin Mujing reached out and gently stroked Ji Yan's scattered hair, his actions full of pampering and care.

"Are you awake? Are you hungry? I'll go prepare some breakfast for you."

Hearing this, Ji Yan reached out and touched her belly, with an embarrassed smile on her face.

"Well, I do seem a little hungry."

There was a hint of coquettishness in her words that was irresistible.

Just as Xin Mujing was about to get up and leave, Ji Yan suddenly grabbed his hand, with a hint of uneasiness in her eyes.

"You... don't go, stay with me, okay?" Her voice was soft but firm, revealing her deep dependence on Xin Mujing.

Xin Mujing's heart suddenly tightened, and all thoughts of leaving disappeared in an instant. He turned around gently, sat back on the bed, gently pulled Ji Yan into his arms, and let her head rest on his shoulder.

"Okay, I won't leave. I'll stay here with you until you're willing to tell me everything that's on your mind."

Ji Yan felt the warmth and stability coming from Xin Mujing's chest, as if it was a safe haven where she could take shelter.

But her thoughts involuntarily drifted back to the nightmare last night, and Su Su's desperate eyes and last words in the dream. These memories were like sharp fragments, tearing her heart apart piece by piece, making her unable to help but feel sad.

Tears slid down silently, wetting Xin Mujing's clothes.

Xin Mujing felt the trembling and tears of the person in his arms, and he gently pushed Ji Yan away a little so that he could see her face more clearly. When his eyes touched those crystal tears, an indescribable pity and anxiety surged in his heart.

"What's wrong, baby? Did you have a nightmare? Or are you feeling unwell?"

His words were full of concern and nervousness, trying to dispel the haze in Ji Yan's heart as quickly as possible.

Ji Yan took a few deep breaths, trying to calm her disordered breathing caused by crying. She looked up at Xin Mujing, her tearful eyes flashing with complex emotions.

"Ayan...did something happen?"

Although her voice was soft, every word was clear, revealing an unquestionable firmness.

Xin Mujing's heart tightened when he heard this. He didn't expect Ji Yan to suddenly mention Fu Jingyan, and he didn't expect her to be so keenly aware of the difference. He wanted to continue hiding it, but looking at Ji Yan's eyes full of expectation and anxiety, he finally softened his heart.

"Yan Yan, why do you think so? He just went out on a mission. He may encounter some difficulties, but he will definitely return safely." He tried his best to make his tone sound relaxed and confident, but he could not hide the worry in his eyes.

However, Ji Yan did not let go of her doubts because of Xin Mujing's comfort. She frowned, her eyes full of worry about Fu Jingyan's safety.

She knew Fu Jingyan's character and abilities, and the deep friendship between them. If this was just an ordinary mission, Xin Mujing and the others would never be so secretive and make her feel so uneasy.

"No, I don't feel right."

Ji Yan's voice trembled slightly, and tears slid down her cheeks uncontrollably again, "You must be hiding something from me."

There was a hint of stubbornness in her words, as if she was telling herself and Xin Mujing that she must know the truth.

At this moment, the scene of Lu Nanxu comforting her last night flashed through her mind, and those vague words seemed extremely clear at this moment.

"A Xu...he told me."

Ji Yan's voice was low and firm. She looked up at Xin Mujing, her eyes flashing with complex emotions, "Something happened to Ah Yan, and he disappeared."

Xin Mujing's heart sank when he heard this. He understood that Ji Yan already knew part of the truth and could no longer use lies to cover it up. He sighed and hugged Ji Yan tighter, as if he wanted to give her some comfort and strength in this way.

"Yanyan, the reason we didn't tell you is because we didn't want you to worry."

Xin Mujing's voice was gentle and apologetic. "But since you've already noticed it, I'll tell you the truth. When Ah Yan was on a mission, something did happen and he disappeared. We've been trying to find his whereabouts, but there's still no definite news."

Having said that, Xin Mujing paused for a moment. He looked at Ji Yan, his eyes full of sincerity and determination.

"But please believe him, and believe us. Ah Yan is an outstanding person, with extraordinary perseverance and wisdom. We will do our best to bring him back safely, no matter what the cost."

Ji Yan listened to Xin Mujing's words, and tears blurred her vision again. But she could feel the sincerity and determination in Xin Mujing's words, and this power seemed to penetrate her heart, making her feel a little warmth and hope.