Ling Chuxia stretched out her hand and wiped the corner of her eyes before getting up, walking to the corner, and starting to do a handstand against the wall.
Careful not to handstand for too long in case Shi Che would suddenly return, Ling Chuxia counted the time and, feeling it was about right, she got back on her feet and headed to the bathroom.
Ling Chuxia took a shower and came out to find Shi Che still hadn't returned to the room. She sat by the bed for a while but eventually lay down and slowly closed her eyes.
-
Shi Che sat behind the large desk, waiting patiently for the hint of sullenness in his heart to dissipate and for tranquility to set in. He glanced up unintentionally at the wall clock—it was midnight, she must be asleep, right?
He didn't know why Ling Chuxia had suddenly changed her mind today, no longer insistently determined to complete Mrs. Shi's tasks, but today's Ling Chuxia had somewhat warmed his heart.
