Since Zhan and Yibo can not train at the moment because of Yibo's injury, the two have decided to spend the day together in bed. To cuddle with each other, watch a movie and give each other lots of love and tenderness.

But it had not even been quite 9 am when there was a knock at the door of the room. Zhan's father came in because he wanted to talk to the two of them. "I have to go away for a week or two, and this time I'm not taking your mom with me. But I don't want to leave her here alone either. And she has been wanting to be able to visit her brother and spend some time with him for a while. So I'm asking you Zhan to take your mom to your uncle's house today."

"Mhhh, but dad. That's a two-day trip. What about Yibo?" Zhan asked, confused. He already realized that Yibo wouldn't be able to go with him because he has to keep his leg still.

"Well, with Yibo's leg, he can't travel. He should take it easy for at least another 2 - 3 days. And you mustn't forget that many vampires live there, feeding on human blood. And they don't care one bit whether Yibo is with you or not." Explained Xiao Liang.

"Yes I know. But I don't want to leave Yibo here alone for two days either."

"He won't be alone. Maxi will take good care of him and his injury. She knows about medical wound care, so she's well suited to take care of his wound in my absence."

"Really Dad? Maxi?"

"She has basic medical knowledge and is perfectly suited. So don't make a fuss now."

"I'm not making a fuss. I just don't like the idea that it should be Maxi, of all people, who takes care of Yibo."

"I'm not going to discuss that now, and it's not negotiable. Get over it. Go get ready. Your mom is already ready to leave. Well, and Yibo? Don't worry, Zhan will be back in two days. If you need anything, tell Maxi. She'll take care of you exclusively. Please avoid getting out of bed and keep the wound clean and dry."

Yibo just nodded. He didn't know what else to say. He didn't feel comfortable with that either. Especially because he knows how little Zhan likes this Maxi and how jealous he is of her. And he knows how much it will gnaw at Zhan that Maxi now has to take care of him exclusively for two days. But he felt that complaining wouldn't change Zhan's father's mind either. Instead, he would probably only make Zhan's father's obvious bad mood worse. And Yibo didn't want that to happen either.

It was clear to Yibo that he had to submit to the situation. What else could he do? And also the problem with Maxi he would be able to solve somehow. Rather, he was bothered by the fact that he couldn't see Zhan for two days now and therefore couldn't confess his feelings to him. He doesn't want to leave Zhan's confession unanswered any longer and finally tell him that he loves him too and wants to be with him.

He could also solve the problems that are still giving him a headache with his confession. And then, Yibo thought, Zhan would surely not doubt him anymore. Then Zhan would know that Yibo loves only him and no one else.

Zhan's father stayed in the room until Zhan got dressed. Then he gave Zhan the car keys for the specially prepared car and immediately sent him downstairs to his mother. However, he didn't miss the chance to give Yibo a long goodbye kiss. "I'll be back soon, I promise." He said.

Yibo hugged Zhan tightly and whispered, "I hope so. And when you get back, I have something to tell you. Then we'll meet in the forest in front of the hut yes?"

"Yes, we'll do that. In two days at 8 pm at the cabin in the woods. I'll be back by then." Replied Zhan. Yibo gave him one last kiss and asked him to drive carefully. Then they both had to part from each other.

Zhan ran downstairs to his mother, who was already waiting for him in the car in the garage. As he sat down in the driver's seat and looked at his mother, he noticed concern in her gaze. Obviously, this was probably not her idea to make this trip to see her little brother. Zhan wondered what could have happened? After all, his father would only send his beloved wife so far away if there was an important reason.

Zhan would have loved to ask her right away what happened. But his mother was apparently not ready to talk. She closed her eyes to sleep as soon as they left the garage and drove the first few meters. As much as curiosity drove Zhan, he had to be patient until his mother was ready to talk to him.

In the meantime, Xiao Liang, had brought Yibo a small bell to ring when he needed something. In addition, Maxi brought him his breakfast to his room. And she also immediately offered to take a look at his wound and dress it with a new compress and a clean bandage. Yibo, however, declined with thanks.

The idea of Maxi seeing him in his underwear and touching his thigh made him uncomfortable. He had never liked to be touched. And if he did allow someone to touch him, then only Zhan and in special cases Xiao Liang. But Maxi, homunculus or not, he did not want to let touch his body. Besides, it would seem to him as if he would betray Zhan.

What Yibo didn't count on was that Maxi would immediately complain to her master that her patient was unwilling to let her help. Xiao Liang therefore scolded Yibo and told him, "Maxi knows exactly what she is doing. Just imagine she is a nurse and let her take care of your wound!"

"But I don't want her to touch me." Yibo replied stubbornly.

"Why not?"

"Because I don't like being touched. Zhan may, and so may you. But no one else."

"But Zhan isn't here now, and I'm about to leave. And you can't take care of your wound yourself. Not in a way that heals quickly and doesn't leave marks like a scar. So grit your teeth and let Maxi do her job!"

"But..."

"Yibo, I understand you. But understand me, too. If it wasn't important, I wouldn't have put it on Maxi. And you don't want a scar left behind that will always remind Zhan of that accident, do you?"

"That's not fair to say!"

"You may be right about that. But right now, I can't be fair. Be a good boy and let someone help you. Even if it makes you uncomfortable, it's for your own good."

"All right."

"Fine, and it's only for two days. When Zhan gets back, he can take over your care again."

"Mhhh." That was all Yibo had to say.

Xiao Liang said goodbye to Yibo with a wave of his hand and left the room. Yibo ate his breakfast and then went back to sleep. Without Zhan, he just didn't feel like doing anything else. He just wanted to sleep until Zhan got back.

Meanwhile, Zhan and his mother finished the first few miles and Zhan's mother finally stopped pretending to be asleep. Instead, she looked anxiously out the window. Even with the windows tinted, she could see the scenery clearly and enjoy the sight a little, despite her worries.

"Mom?" Started Zhan.

"Mhm? What's wrong with my son?"

"Tell me why dad wants you to visit uncle?"

"Mhhh, I know you well enough to know that you won't rest until I tell you anyway. So I'll explain it to you."

"Okay. Thanks."

"Do you remember the vampire murders two years ago and then a year ago?"

"Yes, of course. The council was very concerned because the perpetrator or perpetrators had not been found. And also, several rare relics, valuable books and gold have been stolen."

"Exactly. We received a message from the council last night. There have been more murders. And this time the village doctor who saved your father's life back then was one of the victims. And again, there is no trace of the perpetrator or perpetrators."

"I see."

"Your dad has been asked to help with the investigation. He's also been asked to see if anything was stolen from the doctor's house. And he doesn't want me to get involved. That's why he wants me to stay with your uncle until he gets back."

"But you could have stayed at the castle."

"Sure. But you know your father. He thinks I'd only bother you and Yibo because I get bored. And with your uncle, I'd get enough entertainment."

"Because of Yibo and me?"

"Mhm. He wants you two to be undisturbed. It wasn't easy for him to force you to take me away either. He looked for another solution all night. But he couldn't find one."

"I understand."

"It's only two days, after all. And you don't have to worry about Yibo. He's safe in the castle."

"Yes I know mom. Besides, he's an assassin and can fight back very well even when injured."

"That's right. Your Yibo is really someone special."

"He is. I confessed my feelings to him last night."

"Oh really? And how did he react?"

"Ah don't ask. I was so panicked by his reaction that I asked him not to say anything. And when he did want to say something, I kissed him real quick."

"Why did you panic?"

"Well, in case he rejected my feelings."

"Oh, I don't think he would. He loves you, it's quite obvious."

"I always think that, too. But sometimes I feel so confused in my head and suddenly have doubts."

"Um, could it be a side effect of the curse?"

"Probably. The strange thing is, the more time we spend together and the closer we get, the more the doubts gnaw at me. That's abnormal, isn't it? Because actually I'm very sure that Yibo loves me. Just as sure as I know I love him."

"That's right. So it must be from the curse."

"Unfortunately, none of us know how the curse affects vampires. I had already talked to Dad about it. But like I said, even though I'm sure he loves me, doubts still keep coming. I really have to be careful not to let those doubts get all over me."

"Well, with Yibo, you have someone who is very faithful and loyal to you. So always keep that in mind when the doubts get too strong again."

"Mhm. Why don't you rest a little longer? When you're with Uncle, it's over with rest. Because ever since Yanli and her husband adopted a child, it's been chaos there all day."

"Yes, I already heard that from my brother. It's a pity Cheng isn't here. I would have liked to see my nephew again sometime."

"Well, he's traveling as he often does. I last heard from him when he was in India and was planning to go to Alaska next."

"Yawn. Yeah that was the last I heard too."

"Go to sleep now mom. It's still a long way to go. So get some rest."

"It's fine son." Zhan's mother replied and closed her eyes. It was daytime and that was when she usually slept. So Zhan wasn't surprised that his mom was so tired.

And Zhan would use the time to think about Yibo and how they would spend the coming weeks. He also reminded himself to stop having those doubts. Because that would only drive them apart. And that's exactly what Zhan definitely doesn't want.