Becoming Someone to Rely On

Little Tifa felt sore all over, every inch of her skin telling her of last night's hardship.

She had never slept on such hard ground before. The bone-deep hardness and chill seemed to pierce through the tent and sleeping bag, stabbing straight into her heart.

Morning sunlight filtered through the treetops, falling across her in scattered patches. It brought a trace of warmth, but it also made her feel the exhaustion in her body more clearly.

She reluctantly opened her eyes and looked at the familiar yet unfamiliar surroundings, unable to stop a faint sadness from rising within her.

Just then, Chang Wei walked over.

He smiled at Little Tifa, his eyes full of concern and encouragement.

"Good morning, Little Tifa. Get up quickly. We need to set off."

Chang Wei's voice was gentle yet firm, like a warm current that instantly swept away Little Tifa's fatigue.

Little Tifa rubbed her eyes and looked at Chang Wei's energetic face, a sense of admiration rising in her heart.

She secretly marveled, How did Chang Wei manage it?

They had both traveled all day, yet Chang Wei had led from the very front the entire time. Not only did he need to stay alert for danger around them, but he also had to look after everyone's emotions and safety.

Last night, Chang Wei had even stood watch through the latter half of the night, protecting everyone. Yet now, he still looked so full of energy, as though he had never felt tired at all.

This kind of perseverance and endurance earned Little Tifa's heartfelt admiration.

She could not stop here.

There was still a long road ahead, and many challenges still awaited her.

Besides, this was her own matter. There was no way she could lose to Chang Wei, the companion accompanying