Being Overwhelmed by the Villain's Food Reserve (Apocalypse)

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Chapter 21

　　The little liar blushed and took out a tissue from his backpack.

　　"Let me clean it up for you, otherwise Yanyan will be scared when he sees it."

　　Cheng Ci stood on tiptoes and wiped away the blood stains on Gu Xichen's face and neck bit by bit.

　　His gaze was more focused than threading a needle.

　　Gu Xichen suddenly grabbed his wrist, his gaze so direct that he had nowhere to hide, "Are you afraid?"

　　Cheng Ci had a lump in his throat and said with difficulty, "I'm even more scared because you left without saying a word."

Gu Xichen was silent, patted Cheng Ci's head gently with his palm, and said gently: "No."

　　A hunter will never let go of the prey in his trap.

　　"By the way, Master, Xiyue is also missing." Cheng Ci suddenly remembered and asked, "Isn't she with you?"

　　Gu Xichen said: "She's gone."

　　Cheng Ci looked up in confusion: "Leaving?"

　　"Yeah." Gu Xichen chewed the candy in his mouth without changing his expression, "She doesn't trust us. She probably contacted her relatives in the safe area and left by herself."

　　Cheng Ci stared at Gu Xichen for a few seconds. The latter looked back very calmly. After a few seconds, Cheng Ci shrugged, "Well, it's normal to be vigilant in the last days. I respect her decision."

　　Gu Xichen rubbed Cheng Ci's head and said, "Go back."

　　Cheng Ci sighed: "But this is good. I don't know why, but I always feel frightened when she is here, and Yanyan also said that she has a very unpleasant smell."

　　"Huo Yan?"

　　Gu Xichen's breath was stagnant, and the corner of his mouth curved into a strange smile.

　　"Um."

　　Cheng Ci didn't notice anything unusual about Gu Xichen, so he opened the door and hung his coat on the wall.

　　"Uncle Cheng..."

　　The lights were turned on, Huo Yan sat on the carpet, rubbed the corners of his eyes with his little hands, and yawned as if he hadn't woken up.

　　Cheng Ci knelt down and said, "Yanyan, did I wake you up?"

　　Huo Yan shook his head and said, "I'm thirsty."

　　"Then sit down for a while and I'll boil some hot water for you."

　　"Good."

　　Cheng Ci entered the kitchen, and Gu Xichen smiled and focused on Huo Yan.

　　Huo Yan raised his head and blinked his big innocent eyes.

　　No matter which angle it looks from, there is nothing unusual about it. But Gu Xichen was still keenly aware of his breathing that was faster than usual.

　　He is afraid.

　　"Yanyan, what are you afraid of?"

　　Gu Xichen put his hands in his pockets, walked over lazily, and squatted down in front of Huo Yan.

　　A large shadow enveloped him. Huo Yan swallowed and unconsciously grabbed the little bear's arm tightly.

　　"Uncle Gu?"