The early morning sunlight streamed through the window fitted with burglar bars, casting shadows like rows of fishnet stockings across the room.
There was no sign of Baili Qingfeng on the bed, but a burst of noise came from the washroom.
Before long, the freshly washed Baili Qingfeng walked out, radiating the image of a refreshed, vigorous young man.
"Morning."
Baili Qingfeng went downstairs and greeted Shi Yiyi.
"Qingfeng, you're up."
Shi Yiyi said, "What would you like to eat this morning?"
"Steamed buns, youtiao, shaomai—anything's fine. Noodles or rice noodles work too."
"Okay. Xiao Zhu said she wanted rice noodle buns, as it happens. I'll go buy some in a while."
"I'll go with Xiao Zhu."
Baili Qingfeng said, "Most of the time, you prepare breakfast for Xiao Zhu and me. Take the day off today. Xiao Zhu and I will buy breakfast for you."
"My other identity is your life assistant. This is what I should be doing."
Shi Yiyi smiled.
"Then treat today as a day off. Xiao Zhu."
Baili Qingfeng called out.
"Qingfeng Gege."
Baili Zhu's voice came from outside the courtyard.
Soon, Baili Zhu emerged from outside, dressed in sportswear and carrying a sword.
Her Qi and Blood were circulating...
Clearly, she had gone to practice her swordsmanship.
Baili Qingfeng glanced at the time...
7:12...
Such diligence immediately made Baili Qingfeng feel even more pressure.
"Come on, let's go buy breakfast."
"Okay, Qingfeng Gege."
Xiao Zhu answered.
Baili Qingfeng took Baili Zhu's little hand and headed toward the renovated Old City District.
After walking for a while, he seemed to remember something. There was a newly built commercial pedestrian street not far from the Old City District, so he and Baili Zhu slightly quickened their pace.
There were quite a few early risers along the