It was five in the morning.
Chen Shi'an woke first.
After a good night's sleep, he felt thoroughly refreshed.
He turned his head, his gaze falling on the bedding on the floor beside his bed.
The three girls were still fast asleep.
Little Cicada, who had made the most noise last night, could not even stay still in her sleep.
She had rolled out of her own quilt again. Fortunately, she had not climbed onto Chen Shi'an's bed this time, but half her body was draped over Sister Wanyin in the middle.
The girl's little face nestled against her sister's neck, one arm circled her waist, and one leg affectionately hooked around hers. The hem of her pajamas had inadvertently ridden up a little, revealing a slender strip of fair, delicate waist...
The class monitor's sleeping posture was not much better. Her quilt lay kicked aside all by itself. Clearly, Sister Wanyin's embrace offered enough warmth, replacing the Little Bunny she had not brought along to sleep with.
Half curled up, she burrowed tightly into Li Wanyin's arms, pressing sideways against her sister, her limbs wrapped around her like an octopus as she slept especially soundly.
Her normally cool features softened in sleep, revealing a rare hint of dependence and serenity.
Just as Chen Shi'an had expected, only Sister Wanyin slept most steadily. She lay on her back, with both younger girls packed tightly against her sides. Even moving a little would probably have been difficult...
Chen Shi'an: "..."
Sister Wanyin really had it tough...
They had agreed to pick tea together today, but it was only five in the morning, and they had stayed up late making a racket last night. Seeing how soundly they slept, Chen Shi'an did not wake them.
He got up quietly, straightened his bedding,