Zhong Bai had drunk quite a bit and found herself a secluded spot outside to reflect on life.
The air here was fresh, the night tranquil save for the faint chirping of insects. A gentle breeze rustled through the grass and trees, and stars were still visible in the sky. It was a rare, beautiful night.
As she watched, she could not help but become entranced. By the time she came back to herself, it was already very late, and she had mostly sobered up from the alcohol.
She yawned and headed back into the building.
Unexpectedly, as soon as she reached the upper floor, she saw Lin Luoxue coming out of the room where Li Shuci and Wang Yan were staying. Her hair was still wet, her cheeks flushed red, and her clothes were somewhat disheveled.
The two of them both froze. Zhong Bai even rubbed her eyes, afraid she was seeing things.
Lin Luoxue said, "Zhong Bai, you're only just getting back?"
"Yeah, I drank too much and stayed outside for a while. You were..."
"Oh, I just finished showering and was about to sleep. Then I remembered something I forgot to tell Shuci, so I went over to chat with her." Lin Luoxue naturally opened the door to her own room. "Get some sleep early, Zhong Bai. Good night."
"Good night." Zhong Bai nodded blankly as she watched Lin Luoxue close the door.
Because Li Shuci was staying with Wang Yan, the room assignments for the four girls had become a problem. Logically, Lin Luoxue should have shared a room with Xu Lianqiao, while Zhong Bai stayed alone. But Lin Luoxue had casually found an excuse to claim a room for herself.
Zhong Bai had originally intended to return to the room she shared with Xu Lianqiao,