At that, Shen Yeqing could no longer hold back. He suddenly chuckled, his chest rising and falling slightly.
Xie Mi, however, jumped in alarm and rushed over to cover his mouth.
"Dude, the monks patrol at night!"
A dark silhouette seemed to move in the distance. Xie Mi hurriedly pulled him behind a pillar to hide, her eyes darting around as she secretly watched.
Qiu Chengye and Xiao Jingxi had already personally tested the consequences of breaking the rules in this temple.
Thump-thump, thump-thump, thump-thump...
Shen Yeqing's heartbeat sounded as though it would burst through his chest and pound against her eardrums.
Unable to stand it anymore, Xie Mi looked up at him. "Seriously, if you're that scared, don't come sneaking out in the middle of the night. You..."
Shen Yeqing pressed her head back down.
"Shh. He's coming this way."
At that, Xie Mi instantly shut her mouth and went utterly still.
She failed to notice the restless emotions flickering in someone's eyes in the darkness, or the faint redness at the tips of his ears.
Only after the monk's footsteps faded into the distance did Xie Mi let out a long breath, looking regretfully at the tightly locked dining hall.
"Snack heist failed. I'm out."
She turned to leave, but Shen Yeqing blocked her path.
"Wait."
"Huh?"
His lips curved into a smile. "The snack heist continues."
In a secluded corner by the temple wall.
Taking advantage of his height and long legs, Shen Yeqing easily climbed onto the wall, then turned sideways and held out a hand to her.
"Come on."
Xie Mi shook her head. After rubbing her hands together, she scrambled up on all fours like a gecko and successfully reached the top.
"Piece of cake."
Shen Yeqing clicked his tongue. "All right."
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