Chapter 169: Chapter 170: Stubbornly Cute

He glanced sideways, and saw Gan Yuan's profile gazing out of the window, her face barely able to conceal her anxiety.

Noticing the bloodstains on her clothes, his gaze returned to her wound, his heart softening once again.

Lifting his palm, he pulled her into his arms, leaning her against his chest, his hand gently stroking her long hair.

"There's no need to worry, it's just me he's after, nobody will hurt Xiaotang."

Gan Yuan's neck was stiff as she tried to straighten up, sensing her movement, he spread his hand and pressed her back against his shoulder.

Stupid woman, did her dictionary not include words like 'soft' or 'compliant'? Would leaning on his shoulder kill her?

He held her head, not giving her a chance to escape, Huangfu Jue spoke in a gentle tone.

"Were you scared just now?"

"I'm not that cowardly," she replied in annoyance.

There was silence for a moment before he asked again, "Does it hurt?"

"Nonsense!" Her tone grew even more belligerent.