Back in the courtyard, Zero winked at Candy and gave her an "OK" sign.
Seeing that, Candy was finally able to relax. As long as he accepted it, that was all that mattered. She'd been worried he wouldn't.
Suddenly, Zero and Candy looked up toward the east at the same time.
The fiery red sun slowly rose in the east, its golden rays warming their skin.
The sunlight at that moment was just right—not yet as glaring and scorching as it would be once the sun had fully risen.
"So beautiful."
Zero nodded in agreement. "It really is."
About ten minutes later, after helping Baozi get washed, Candy immediately ducked into the shade. Even in that short while, the temperature outside had been climbing fast.
"You two can come inside once you're dry."
After putting away the hose, Candy shut the door without hesitation, ignoring Baozi and Xiao Huihui's pitiful looks.
Expecting those two to actually behave was like believing the sun would rise in the west.
"Big brother, are we having noodles for breakfast?" "Mm."
"Should we wake Big sister?"
A cold laugh came from the kitchen. "If you're not afraid she'll beat you up, go right ahead."
"Then I'll pass. I don't like pain." "I thought you weren't afraid."
Candy rolled her eyes, turned around, and carried the hose to the Storage Room.
Outside the gate, Baozi and Xiao Huihui pressed themselves pitifully against the door. The sun was already up, yet they still hadn't gotten any food.
After a while, Xiao Huihui suddenly perked up his ears, then wagged his tail vigorously.
Baozi stretched and lazily got to his feet. He could smell the Small Dried Fish from way over there.
Before long, the gate opened. Candy and Zero came out, each carrying a bowl.
"Look at