Awareness briefly returned to her.
She shook her head and turned toward Xiao Wu, who was running over.
"Zhu Zhuqing, I grew these myself. I'm sure you'll love them. Here, eat one."
Xiao Wu casually wiped a carrot on her clothes and promptly offered her the plumpest one.
She grabbed another for herself and bit into it with a loud crunch, looking utterly satisfied.
Zhu Zhuqing, on the other hand, fell silent at the sight of the carrot held out to her, still smelling of fresh earth.
"Xiao Wu, thank you. I think I'll save it for a late-night snack."
"Huh? But it's freshest and juiciest right after you pull it up."
"I'll eat it while watching the moon tonight. It'll set the mood."
"Whoa, Zhu Zhuqing, I didn't know you were such a food connoisseur."
Xiao Wu gave her a thumbs-up.
Eating carrots while watching the moon—why had she never thought of that before?
Elegant. So elegant.
That night, everyone returned to their rooms to sleep.
In the dark corridor came a faint patter of footsteps, so soft it was almost impossible to hear.
They crept along until they stopped outside Lin Xiao's door.
The next moment, someone gently pushed the door open a crack. A slender figure ducked inside by the moonlight.
The girl wore loose white nightclothes, her long hair falling freely over her shoulders.
She quietly closed the door behind her, her bright eyes fixed on Lin Xiao in bed.
Carefully, she stepped over the red cords of the Red Luan Peach Blossom Affinity Formation.
Then she slipped under the covers.
Lin Xiao felt a soft body against him and instinctively pulled her close. Once he realized what was happening, he opened his eyes.
He said helplessly,
"Rongrong, why did you sneak in again?"
She