Day Star.
At 12:50 PM Alliance Standard Time, the majority of the planets in the eight major star systems where humanity survives are in the deep of night, but Day Star remains bright as midday. This is because the night on Day Star is exceptionally short, lasting less than three hours per day. Therefore, the concept of midnight in standard time is only used as a time guide for the people of Day Star, whose sleep patterns typically follow the planet's own brief darkness.
Thus, Gu Yao was not sleeping.
The sunlight outside was too intense, and the temperature was high. The plants outside drooped with their leaves, appearing listless. Gu Yao nestled in her small room, with the thermostat set to a comfortable 20 degrees Celsius, but she felt no enjoyment. Her eyes were fixed on the clock, ready to turn off the heating system at the exact time.
Why?
