The morning sunlight filtered through the gaps in the curtains, scattering patches of light across the pillow.
Gu Yue slowly opened her eyes to Tang Wulin's utterly unguarded sleeping face. He slept soundly, breathing evenly, his long eyelashes casting small shadows beneath his eyes. He looked as sweet and docile as a child.
The corners of Gu Yue's lips lifted slightly, tenderness filling her eyes. She carefully drew back the covers, afraid of disturbing the dreams of the person beside her.
Leaning down, she gently pressed a kiss to Tang Wulin's forehead, feeling the warmth of his skin.
"Good morning, Linlin."
She murmured softly, then straightened her clothes and slipped silently out of the room.
Tang Wulin would surely want something to eat when he woke up, so she would buy him a hot breakfast.
As soon as she stepped outside the inn, the cool morning breeze brushed her face. Gu Yue was about to walk on when she abruptly stopped.
At a street corner not far away, she saw a familiar figure leaning against a wall, seemingly waiting for someone—or simply lost in thought.
It was Dai Yun'er.
Their eyes met, and the air seemed to freeze in that instant.
Dai Yun'er clearly hadn't expected to encounter Gu Yue here either. She froze briefly, then straightened up. Neither was weak in spiritual power, and the moment their gazes met, each caught every emotion in the other's eyes.
"Oh, it's you." Dai Yun'er broke the silence first, her tone carrying a trace of displeasure, but even more complicated feelings.
Gu Yue watched her quietly, her expression indifferent. "Need something?"
Dai Yun'er drew a deep breath and stared intently at Gu Yue, as though trying to see through her soul.
"Gu Yue, I want to ask you something." Dai Yun'er lowered