Cheung Qi walked over to the bed and carefully lifted Gou Feng into his arms, supporting both his back and knees with practiced ease.
Turning, he followed the pact leader out of the room.
Hei Bao remained by the doorway, waiting.
"Watch his head," he said calmly as Cheung Qi stepped through the doorway.
"Watch his head," he said calmly as Cheung Qi stepped through the doorway.
Cheung Qi adjusted his hold slightly, making sure Gou Feng's head rested securely against his shoulder.
"I know."
He glanced down at the sleeping young man and clicked his tongue.
"This kid's way too light."
The remark wasn't a complaint. It was a concern. Remembering the conversation he'd had with Hei Bao earlier over the phone, Cheung Qi frowned.
"You weren't exaggerating."
They began descending the staircase at an unhurried pace.
Hei Bao walked beside him.
"Have you been monitoring his meals?"
Cheung Qi nodded.
