Night fell.
Fang Zheng yawned, then turned off the lights and went to sleep. As a small tourist town, Regram's inns were fairly decent, and they even had suites. Fang Zheng had taken the room with the best view, so he would not have to worry about the little ones sneaking off and running around at night.
However, not long after Fang Zheng lay down, his previously closed door quietly opened. A petite figure slipped through the crack, then silently ran to his side.
"Big brother, big brother..."
"Ling? What is it?"
Fang Zheng opened his eyes and looked at Ling, who had come to his side in pajamas.
"I was really scared today, so I want to sleep with you, big brother."
"...Huh? You were scared?"
"It's all because of that story you told. I was too scared to fall asleep."
"..."
When I was telling the story, you seemed like the most energetic one there.
"Come on, then."
Fang Zheng sighed helplessly and patted the bed. Ling giggled, then slipped beneath his blanket.
"No more mischief. Go to sleep properly, okay?"
"Of course. I feel much safer beside you, big brother."
As she spoke, Ling hugged Fang Zheng's arm and comfortably closed her eyes like a kitten.
However, at that moment, a soft knock suddenly sounded.
"Knock, knock, knock. Knock, knock, knock."
Hearing the knocking, Ling abruptly opened her eyes. She made a shushing gesture at Fang Zheng, then burrowed straight under the blanket.
However, just then, the room door opened again, then closed.
"Mr. Fang Zheng..."
This time, it was Tio who came to Fang Zheng's bedside.
"What is it, Tio?"
"I want to sleep with you. Is that okay?"
"No problem. Come in."
"Okay. Sorry for disturbing you..."
As she spoke, Tio slipped under the blanket.