Before the sun had risen in the east, Bai Sheng was jolted awake by the sound of firecrackers and gongs.
Rubbing his bleary eyes, he looked at Huohuo, who was still sleeping soundly in his arms. The smile at the corners of his mouth refused to fade. It was as if simply looking at her filled him with happiness.
Huohuo's petite body was curled up in Bai Sheng's embrace. Although Bai Sheng had told her many times that sleeping like this was bad for her health, Huohuo had long made a habit of letting his words go in one ear and out the other, so Bai Sheng could hardly say much more.
As long as she was happy.
"Mmph, Asheng, hug me~"
Huohuo woke up right after him as well. Without even opening her eyes, she reached out for Bai Sheng's warm, fragrant embrace.
"Okay, hugs. But, Huohuo, you're going to be late today~"
Bai Sheng leaned close to Huohuo's ear and spoke softly.
"Ah! What?!"
Huohuo was so startled that she sprang upright from the bed like a carp leaping over a gate. Her pale green hair was slightly disheveled, and her ears drooped at her sides. Picking up her Jade Abacus, Huohuo held the screen out toward Bai Sheng.
With a "ding," the Jade Abacus's lock screen opened.
"What do you mean? Today is obviously a day off. Asheng is so mean~"
Looking at the snickering Bai Sheng, Huohuo puffed out both cheeks and pounded her tiny fists against Bai Sheng's six-pack abs, which were just like those of the dear readers.
"You can unlock it yourself, so why do you always like using my face to unlock your Jade Abacus?"
Bai Sheng asked with a laugh, pulling Huohuo into his arms and snuggling against her.
"I just