Tang San was the first to wake. When he opened his eyes, he found there was barely any room left for him to sleep. Checking the time, he was startled to realize it was nearly noon. Looking outside, he saw that the rainy gloom had blurred his sense of time.
As he carefully sat up, he realized the blanket covering him belonged to Ming Sui. Tang San sat there, his gaze shifting to Ming Sui, who was sleeping soundly, and the corners of his mouth curled up despite himself.
After getting up and neatly folding the blanket, he walked to the window. Huh, this didn't seem to be the road to the Star Dou Great Forest?
The teachers in the front carriage were already awake, some drinking tea and others eating. Dean Flander and Master were outside driving the carriage. Tang San sat by the window with a book, waiting for his companions to wake before asking the teachers.
Before long, Ming Sui woke up too. Not on her own, though—she had once again been kicked by Nian Nian's Invincible Vajra Kick. The commotion was quite loud; with a thump, even Tang San looked over.
"Ahh..." Ming Sui struggled to open her eyes. "Miss Nian Nian, spare this old servant..." Half-awake, her voice was soft and hazy, making Tang San's smile deepen again.
Ming Sui's eyes remained closed, but her hands accurately caught Nian Nian and pulled her into her arms for a cuddle attack. She squeezed Nian Nian until she let out tiny meows before finally stopping. Only then did she slowly open her eyes, greeted by Tang San's handsome, smiling face.
Third Brother really was handsome! Ming Sui sighed inwardly.
Her second uncle, Tang Hao, had inherited the Clear Sky Sect's traditional tough-guy look, with sharply defined features