Yun Xiaoran was asleep now.
Sister Hua had remembered to clean up the trash before leaving. Now, only Shen Jin remained in the living room, sitting helplessly on the sofa, with Yun Xiaoran sleeping peacefully on the sofa opposite her.
After making up her mind, Shen Jin changed into slippers, went to her bedroom, and brought out a thin blanket to drape over Yun Xiaoran.
Just then.
After watering the flowers, Shen Jin stepped onto the balcony for some fresh air.
Cicadas chirped in the summer night, birds called, and dogs barked. The entire city had fallen into darkness, with scattered pedestrians and vehicles of every size coming and going.
A few couples strolled along the street, chattering away. Each person had a love story of their own that could blossom in its own time.
Shen Jin let out a happy laugh.
After returning inside, she crouched in front of Yun Xiaoran and watched him sleep on the sofa, his warm breath coming softly.
Granted, getting him drunk to coax the truth out of him was a little like sneaking a look at an exam paper beforehand. It was a bit unethical.
But this was enough.
"I'll keep pursuing you until you can accept me completely."
Shen Jin gently pinched his cheek, then stroked his face as she leaned closer and whispered.
After all that effort.
She ought to take a shower tonight, too. After glancing at Yun Xiaoran, Shen Jin went off to shower, humming a song.
Only big Fu Bao remained in the living room, quietly watching the two two-legged creatures' affectionate gestures with half-open eyes, looking as though just waking up.
"Ding..."
"Li Qingxi has sent you a friend request on WeChat."
Yun Xiaoran was neither sleeping lightly nor particularly deeply.
But his phone's notification sound certainly