The moonlight was bright, and the night air of Dark Sun Lake carried a coolness that didn't belong to the daytime.
Dongchi nudged Nan Mo.
"Nan Mo, wake up."
Nan Mo opened his eyes groggily, then his expression turned excited.
"Big Brother," Nan Mo asked, his voice laced with excitement, "did Mom call for me?"
Dongchi sighed. Ever since Nan Mo's misunderstanding with their mom had been cleared up, he had been in an overly excited state. Whenever Si Yan offered her hand, he would quickly take it. Whenever Si Yan offered something to eat, he would grab it hurriedly, as if someone else were about to snatch it away. If Si Yan wanted a hug, the moment she made the slightest gesture, Nan Mo would rush to embrace her. He had an air of fawning devotion, yet looked extremely happy and blissful.
Dongchi helplessly rubbed his younger brother's head. "It's not Mom. Look at that serpent Beastman, our 'cheap' dad. Look."
