Guiying slipped one arm around Liuxian's back and gently rubbed slow circles between his shoulder blades.
He didn't say anything.
He simply stood there, letting Liuxian hold him until the man's breathing gradually steadied.
When Liuxian finally relaxed, Guiying gently tapped his back.
"Alright."
A smile returned to his face.
"Go and change your clothes so we can finally show me this famous estate of yours."
Liuxian nodded almost immediately.
"I'll only be a minute."
Then, almost as an afterthought, he added quietly,
"Wait here for me."
Guiying smiled and nodded.
"I'll be right here."
Satisfied, Liuxian disappeared through the connecting door leading to his room.
The smile on Guiying's face slowly faded.
