Yu Jin glared at him, disbelief etched across his face.
"You're insane. Absolutely insane. I'll give you thirty minutes. But don't think for a second I'll hesitate to throw her out if you fail."
Long Yifan inclined his head slightly. "I will try my best."
Yu Jin spun on his heel and stormed out of the tent, muttering curses under his breath. Outside, Gu Aihan approached him, her face alight with cruel anticipation.
"Well? Did you finally see sense? Are you throwing her out?"
Yu Jin shot her a withering glare. "Shut your mouth, Aihan. If you're so eager to be useful, help reinforce the barrier instead of stirring up trouble."
Gu Aihan's face flushed with embarrassment and anger, but she bit her tongue, retreating without another word.
Inside the tent, Long Yifan knelt by Gu Jin once more, his fingers brushing a stray strand of hair from her face.
"Don't worry, Gu Jin," he murmured softly. "No one will touch you. Not while I'm here."