If Xingchen knew he is starting to care for him in his heart, then this is a surprising development for him. He wants to see how much change Xue Yang is going under and he wants to encourage it, grow it, nurture it.

"All right. You get to rest and sleep if you have to. If you need anything, let me know. I'm going to go do my chores." He gently loosens his arms to release him.