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"The ingredients of the remedy we need, some of them could be found here!" Yun Xi explained things in a rush as she tugged the corner of Qin Cheng's suit, hoping he wouldn't pursue this matter more than that.

"You..." Instead of replying, Qin Cheng raised his hand in a stance where Yun Xi thought she was going to get hit by him, promptly closing her eyes tightly.

But rather than being hit and scolded, a big and rough, yet warm hand rubbed Yun Xi's head as she heard a soft tone of voice coming from over her head.

"You must love your mother very much to risk it all. Fine, I won't ask any more than that. Instead..."

Without any warning, Yun Xi was scooped up from the floor to a pair of strong, reliable arms once again, as she saw Qin Cheng smile at her.

"Stay with me and don't run around, I'll help you."