While Chen Yi and the others accompanied Hua Xianzi on a detour to the west, heading to her hometown for a family visit.
Hua Xianzi looked at Chen Yi and softly said, "Brother Chen, thank you."
Chen Yi smiled, his expression slightly unnatural.
Beside them, Xie Changle teased with a smirk, "I say, Hua, you only thank Chen Yi and not me?"
Xiao Xuanzhen didn't catch his implication but chimed in anyway, "Right, Hua, didn't I also follow along?"
Hua Xianzi blushed, casting a glance at Chen Yi before lowering her head.
"Thank you..."
...
The pitter-patter of rain began to fall.
Giant trees stood one after another, their lush branches and leaves providing shelter, making the forest seem dim in the rainy weather.
Raindrops hit the leaves and were gathered by the uneven veins.
In no time, the accumulated water bent the leaves and slid off in a flash.
Chen Yuan collected the rainwater with a leaf, his tall and sturdy frame awkwardly taking a cautious stance.
