Two-Pronged Plan

In the courtyard.

Xiao Wu and the others were all listless. They hadn't slept at all during the first half of the night, and had been completely unable to sleep during the second half.

Now they were sitting around again, waiting for Ye Qiu.

Splash~

Huo Wu, who had been dozing off, suddenly jolted awake. She thought she heard the sound of water from the bathroom and furrowed her brow. "Did any of you hear water running in the bathroom?"

"Could Eldest Sister and the others be awake already?"

Shui Yue'er guessed. She lifted her head from the table and listened carefully, looking certain.

"Eldest Sister and the others must be up!"

"Then let's bring out the food we prepared. They can eat as soon as they come out." Ah Yin smiled and immediately began directing everyone.

Before long,

the two of them had finished cleaning up. They hadn't even gotten dressed yet when they heard all sorts of commotion outside. Shui Yue'er and the others had already gathered in the room, unable to wait any longer.

Blushing, Shui Bing'er leaned against Ye Qiu. Suddenly, she found herself reluctant to go out.

In the room,

Hu Liena's face was flushed with embarrassment, and her heart tightened. Her voice was tinged with apprehension.

"Is Shui Bing'er all right? Should we prepare some more soup and other nourishing foods?"

"..."

Shui Yue'er swallowed.

While they were gathered around Shui Bing'er's bed, Ye Qiu had already brought Shui Bing'er out of the bathroom.

The slight commotion immediately caught Zhu Zhuqing and the others' attention.

"Ye Qiu, Eldest Sister!"

Shui Yue'er hurried over. The others stared straight at Shui Bing'er, their eyes full of curiosity and concern.

Shui Bing'er's face was flushed. Holding Ye Qiu's arm, she shyly hid behind him. Her usual calm