Late at night.
Cao Xing and Liu Muxue embraced each other as they drifted into sleep.
Outside, the cold wind howled, and heavy snowflakes swirled through the air.
The bonfire at the center of the territory blazed fiercely, providing warmth for the entire territory.
Cao Xing's residents had also returned to their respective Small Shelters to rest after a long day.
Yet one building in the territory was still lit up: the Sewing Shop.
The stove inside the Sewing Shop burned, crackling and popping.
Xia Yanni sat before the workbench, processing the bearskin, while Tong Chuchu crouched nearby and curiously watched her mother's movements.
"Chuchu, wait just a little longer. Tomorrow, we'll be able to wear warm bearskin coats."
Tong Chuchu propped her cheeks up with both hands and nodded. "Okay, Mom. Chuchu isn't in a hurry."
"Mom, Big Brother Cao Xing is so nice. He gave us food, a place to live, and now he's even giving us clothes to wear."
Xia Yanni tilted her head and glanced at Tong Chuchu, her eyes filled with affection.
"Yes, little Chuchu. We're lucky to have met Lord Cao Xing. From what I've seen in the chat channel, people are practically fighting over winter coats."
"So we have to work hard for Big Brother Cao Xing, understand?"
Tong Chuchu nodded heavily.
Xia Yanni turned her attention back to the work before her.
At that moment, she seemed to recall what had happened during the day. Her pretty face flushed, and she hurriedly lowered her head...
There was a loophole here. Their professions had never been mentioned.
The next day...
A system notification appeared.
``` Survivors, congratulations on surviving the fourth night of the Frozen Era.
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