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"Why are you shouting so loudly? There are so many people in the Medical Camp. Can't you just ask me privately if you have something to say? Discussing this in front of everyone, how am I supposed to get by in the future?" Ye Chen furrowed his brows, speaking anxiously and quietly while glancing around warily, afraid of being overheard.
Once he calmed down, Lou Yu reined in some of his impulsiveness but still held onto Ye Chen's arm tightly, his expression serious. "Ye Chen, why did you go with him instead of coming under my command? Don't we have a better relationship than with him? Besides, have you dealt with Pei Guanjing before? Do you know that he looks like a celestial being but is actually ruthless? Even those who have been officials for many years avoid him. And yet, you still chose to go with him?!"
"I know, I know. He puts on a facade in front of people but has a different agenda behind their backs, just like his adoptive father, the Regent. But what can I do? He personally brought me from the Canteen to the Medical Camp, and he’s also a Military Doctor personally hosted by General He, holding an official position as an eighth-rank medical officer. How can I resist him?" Ye Chen shrugged helplessly, pulling out the token Lou Yu had given him earlier from his small bag and gently placing it in Lou Yu's hand. "Here, I forgot to return this."
In truth, it wasn't that Ye Chen forgot; he had intended to keep the token for easier access in and out of the Military Camp without being questioned. He thought it would be handy for making a quick escape later on. However, since Lou Yu asked for it back, Ye Chen could only feign nonchalance while his heart ached at parting with the dark token.
Lou Yu held the token in his hand and finally pressed his lips together, saying, "If you're not happy in the Medical Camp, remember to find me. Snatching someone from Pei Guanjing sounds quite thrilling when you think about it."
"Got it." Ye Chen patted Lou Yu's solid chest. "Good brother, I'll reach out if I need anything."
By the time Lou Yu left, it was already lunchtime.
Ye Chen returned to the Medical Camp but didn’t see Pei Guanjing. He chatted for a bit with Shuanzi, who was lying down when Zhou Laosan arrived.
Zhou Laosan forcefully squeezed into the space between Ye Chen and Shuanzi and handed Shuanzi the bowl of food he had gotten from the Kitchen.
Shuanzi shyly accepted the bowl from Zhou Laosan and noticed that the atmosphere between them felt off. Ye Chen nudged Shuanzi lightly with his elbow and gave him a meaningful look that was quite obvious.
What’s going on between you two? It feels strange!
Shuanzi ignored Ye Chen's little gesture and politely thanked Zhou Laosan. After Zhou Laosan left, he turned to Ye Chen and said, "It's just as you thought."
Ye Chen was puzzled. "What do you mean by what I thought?"
Seeing that Ye Chen hadn’t picked up on his relationship with Zhou Laosan, Shuanzi couldn't help but laugh. "It's probably better that you don't understand; you're still young."
"What do you mean I'm still young? I'm only two years younger than you! That shouldn't matter!" In reality, this body was three years younger than Shuanzi's, but seeing Shuanzi's amused expression made Ye Chen feel curious. "Are you hiding something from me?"
“No,” Shuanzi replied quickly.
“Hmm?” Ye Chen stared at Shuanzi, “Really not?”
“Really not!”
...
After the two finished their playful banter, the people in the Medical Camp began their afternoon rest. The weather here was unpredictable; it was hot at noon, and many soldiers would take a break to recharge.
It was the afternoon, and most people in the Medical Camp were napping, creating a quiet atmosphere.
Ye Chen quietly lifted a corner of the Medicine Hall's curtain, glancing inside while silently praying that Pei Guanjing wasn’t there. If he wasn’t, he could sneak off to the Canteen for some fun.
However, what caught his eye was the sight of a white-clad figure. Pei Guanjing had his back to him, bending over to carefully examine a soldier's wound.
Ye Chen pondered whether he could just walk away now. After all, he had already been here. If Pei Guanjing asked about it later, he could confidently say: I came back, but just didn’t find you. If you don’t believe me, you can ask the guards at the entrance of the Medical Camp.
The two guards stationed at the entrance must have seen him with Shuanzi just moments ago.
If he didn’t slip away now, it would be hard to find another opportunity to go out and have fun later. So he moved his wrist and withdrew his hand from the curtain.
The thick padded curtain slowly fell back into place, completely blocking everything inside.
Ye Chen felt great as he turned around to leave, nearly humming a little tune.
But just as he took a couple of steps, a cool voice drifted from behind him: “Ye Chen.”
Ye Chen reluctantly turned around. But when his face met Pei Guanjing's, it was already adorned with a smile. "Master, did you call for me?"
Pei Guanjing's expression was devoid of any warmth, his voice flat as he replied, "Yes." He then turned and slowly walked to the other side of the tent.
With no other choice, Ye Chen lowered his head and followed behind him like a child caught in wrongdoing, taking one hesitant step after another.
How did he notice me? Ye Chen thought to himself. He distinctly remembered that when he dropped the curtain, Pei Guanjing had been facing away from him, showing no signs of awareness.
As he pondered this, he failed to notice that Pei Guanjing had suddenly stopped. He quickly halted as well, barely managing to steady himself and avoid colliding with Pei Guanjing.
After waiting for a while in silence, Ye Chen could no longer bear the cold atmosphere that felt as if it could bring snow. He raised his head to look at Pei Guanjing and nervously asked, "Master, is there something you need from me?"
At that moment, Pei Guanjing was scrutinizing Ye Chen.
The boy was small in stature, wrapped tightly in a dull gray robe that clearly revealed his frail physique. He kept his head down, and his shoulders trembled—perhaps from the cold or perhaps from fear of Pei Guanjing—shivering in the chilly wind of the changing season. But suddenly, the boy lifted his head, his gaze clear as autumn water. Though he tried to appear calm, the tremor in his voice betrayed him completely.
Even now that they had become master and disciple, Ye Chen still felt a deep fear towards him!
Realizing this, Pei Guanjing slightly narrowed his eyes.
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