Saying that, Dugu Yan tried to run off to the side, but Ning Rongrong reached out and grabbed her:
"No, Sister Yan Yan, you're not allowed to run. We're going together!"
"Rongrong! Please spare your big sister!"
"Hehe, no way! Sister Yan Yan, don't you want to see what older brother's body looks like?"
The next morning, the kerosene lamp in the stone chamber was still lit, its dim yellow glow casting swaying shadows across the stone walls.
Su Yu slowly opened his eyes. Most of his headache had faded. He moved slightly, his gaze falling beside the bed—
Ning Rongrong's head was tilted to one side, one hand still resting limply on the edge of the bed. Her long eyelashes cast a small shadow beneath her eyes.
Her breathing was light and even. Clearly, she had stayed up keeping watch for a long time and only fallen asleep after growing exhausted. The corners of her lips were faintly pursed, as if she were still thinking about something even in her dreams.
Dugu Yan was lying on the other side, her arm propping up her cheek, her hair somewhat messily scattered around her.
Her usually somewhat spirited brows and eyes were relaxed now, giving her a gentler air.
She seemed not to be sleeping very peacefully. Her brows would occasionally crease slightly, as if she were still worried about something.
The stone chamber was very quiet. Only the two girls' steady breathing and the occasional pop of the lamp oil broke the silence.
He moved carefully, got up, and carried the sleeping girls onto the bed. After adjusting their sleeping positions, he finally walked out.
About an hour later, Ning Rongrong, still fast asleep, murmured:
"Mmm! Older brother! Rongrong likes older brother the most!"
As she spoke, she hugged