Qiao Xixi put on an act of helplessness, but she was secretly thrilled as she waved goodbye to Jin Ling and the others.
'This is great! Tonight, I don't have to perform a balancing act or make an impossible choice!'
Late at night, when all was quiet, Qiao Xixi had talked with Lan Yue until her throat was parched. After finally lulling Lan Yue to sleep with their conversation, she got up and fetched some Spiritual Spring water from her space to drink.
The cool, sweet water soothed the burning sensation in her throat the moment she swallowed.
Qiao Xixi returned to bed and lay down. Hugging the blanket, she was just about to close her eyes when she felt a hard smack on her butt.
"Oof!"
Qiao Xixi let out a muffled grunt. When she turned, she saw a hand swinging toward her face. She quickly recoiled, dodging the unconscious attack.
Hugging the blanket, she sat up and looked on helplessly as Lan Yue inched closer and closer in her sleep.
