On the morning of the fifth day.
Xihe's sunlight spilled into the wooden cottage courtyard deep within the forest.
As time passed, the sunlight grew fiercer, and the temperature in the air gradually rose with it. The dew that had accumulated overnight on the plants' branches and leaves slowly vanished through evaporation.
It was the best time of day to water the greenery and flowers.
At that moment, Liu Erlong, dressed in a green gown with her long black hair tied up beneath a cloth wrap, held a watering can and bent slightly as she carefully watered the flowers and greenery planted in the flowerbed.
Her tall, graceful, full-figured silhouette complemented the flourishing, vibrant blooms around her, forming a breathtaking sight.
Ye Qifeng stood at the entrance to the cottage's small living room, half leaning against the doorframe as he quietly admired the beautiful scene. His gaze rested on Liu Erlong, unable to move away even slightly, as though he could never tire of looking at her.
Sensing his gaze, Liu Erlong felt shy and her face reddened slightly. Yet she did not scold Ye Qifeng or tell him not to look. On the contrary, she rather enjoyed it.
Her watering did not pause because of it. She continued meticulously nourishing the flowers and greenery she had personally cultivated with diluted Nutrient Liquid.
"Dean—"
Just then, a crisp voice approached from afar, breaking the beautiful atmosphere.
Ye Qifeng was the first to snap out of his reverie. Looking toward the courtyard gate, he saw a petite figure jogging down the only narrow path through the forest leading directly to the cottage.
It was Jiang Zhu.
Her beautiful chestnut-colored shoulder-length hair was easy to recognize.
"Dea— Ah, Teacher Ye, you're here too."
The courtyard gate was unlocked. Familiar with the