Back home, Jian Xi was exhausted and lay down as soon as she arrived: "Riding in a helicopter is really tiring."
"The one flying the helicopter hasn't complained yet!" Nan Mufeng brought in a basin of hot water to help her wash her face and feet.
Jian Xi contentedly enjoyed it. She half-opened her eyes, watching Nan Mufeng busying himself to and fro, and finally asked, "Aren't you curious?"
"Curious," Nan Mufeng replied, "but I won't force you. Speak when you're ready!"
"Mm, thank you!" Jian Xi pulled his hand closer, "Honey, you're tired too, come lie down with me."
"I'll be back after a shower."
Nan Mufeng carried the basin into the bathroom as Jian Xi changed her position and continued to lie down.
She decided, she'd tell him part of it first!
But Nan Mufeng took too long in the shower, and waiting, Jian Xi fell asleep!
Nan Mufeng, wrapped in a towel, came out to find Jian Xi already asleep. He smiled and gently pulled the covers over her.
