He walked to the bedside, lifted his hand, and pinched her cheek, yet she showed no sign of awareness. Hooking his lips, he chuckled softly to himself and then pulled back the comforter, lying down beside her. He drew her into his embrace, found a comfortable position, and closed his eyes as well.
...
The next morning, when Sheng Shi awoke, the world outside the window was already brightly lit, sunlight dazzlingly scattered everywhere, reflecting off the accumulated snow and making the light much harsher than usual.
At first, Sheng Shi's brain was a bit sluggish. He lazily turned over and then realized that he seemed to be holding a soft body tightly in his arms.
He was so startled that he woke up instantly, turning his head to look. It was Gu Lanshan, still deeply asleep with her exquisite face serene in slumber.
Everything that happened last night returned to his mind slowly, like an incoming tide.
