Outside the window, the howling wind roared, while raindrops as large as beans came crashing down with a clatter, weaving together into a hazy curtain of rain.
On this stormy night, the streets were cold and deserted, with barely a trace of pedestrians to be seen.
In stark contrast, a warm atmosphere filled Su Yue's room.
Fresh from a hot shower, Su Yue was curled up comfortably on the soft sofa, absorbed in an entertaining variety show.
The hilarious scenes on the screen made her break into smiles. Her pretty face was full of delight, and her bell-like laughter echoed through the room from time to time.
However, a sudden wave of drowsiness surged over her. Her eyelids gradually grew heavy, and she could not help raising a hand to rub her eyes before letting out a huge yawn.
She instinctively looked up at the clock on the wall. The hour hand had quietly neared eleven.
"It's almost eleven already. Time really flies. I have to get up early for work tomorrow, so I'll stop here for today." Su Yue's red lips parted slightly as she muttered softly.
She picked up the remote and lightly pressed a button. The television screen instantly went dark.
She then got up, turned off the lights, and walked toward the bedroom with light steps.
Not long before, she had lit some lavender incense in the bedroom. By now, a faint lavender fragrance drifted through the air.
Su Yue slowly lay down on the spacious, soft bed and closed her eyes. In less than a minute, her steady breathing began to sound softly, and she had already entered a sweet dream.
The rain outside continued to patter, as though nature were playing a lullaby, allowing her to sleep even more soundly.
At that moment, Su