Shui Bing'er's breathing was soft, as light as the snowflakes drifting outside the tent.
Even in Lu Chen's warm embrace, she hadn't fallen asleep.
Her thoughts raced. Earlier, when Shui Yue'er had teased her about "love at first sight," she'd laughed and argued, "There's no way it's that magical."
But now, her heartbeat couldn't lie...
If the sisters on her team found out, they would probably tease her, wouldn't they?
Shui Bing'er secretly curled her lips into a smile, then looked up at Lu Chen, who had his eyes closed as if dozing.
Strong brows, bright eyes, fresh and handsome!
Lu Chen looked as though a Deity had painstakingly sculpted him.
"But he really is so handsome..."
Shui Bing'er's hidden "Idol Fanatic Attribute" was awakening. Her thoughts suddenly faltered: When had she started acting like Yue'er, with her head full of these things?
Shui Bing'er suddenly remembered Lu Chen saying that he would leave seven days after arriving in Skywater City. "He... when he goes back this time... he'll probably leave..."
At the thought, she felt an emptiness in her heart and couldn't help snuggling closer to Lu Chen.
Lu Chen slowly opened his eyes and asked gently, "What's wrong?"
Shui Bing'er rested her forehead lightly against Lu Chen's chest. She didn't want him to see the reluctance in her eyes.
Her voice was very soft, audible only because they were so close. "Lu Chen, when... will we see each other again?"
Lu Chen paused, remembering the training plan Qin Ming had arranged for later, then slowly replied, "Probably at the next Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Competition."
He didn't say it outright, but they both knew the Soul Master Competition wouldn't be held for another year or so.
At his words, Shui Bing'er's reluctance grew stronger.
The tent