The current situation was exceedingly "perilous," and Mu Yuan knew his limits. He maintained his composure, stopping a respectful distance from Ling Yan.
Ling Yan glanced at the expansive pool, then at Mu Yuan, who had insisted on coming to his side. He turned his face away without a word, gazing intently at the water.
The two soaked in silence for a while before Ling Yan spoke,
"You should go back. Your waist injury hasn't healed yet, soaking in the hot spring isn't easy on it."
Mu Yuan took a deep breath, turned, and moved closer to Ling Yan, placing his hands on the edge of the pool to frame him. His eyes were bright and sparkling as he clicked his tongue and shook his head, saying,
"Captain Ling is truly concerned about me. If it weren't for the plot, I might really misunderstand and think you have some feelings for me too."
Ling Yan raised an eyebrow. "Don't get too caught up in the role, Y. The one who likes men is the protagonist of this book."
