The meal A-Zhi prepared was very simple: just a bowl of porridge, some roasted meat, and a little pickled vegetable.
The taste was also hard to call good, as it was all very simple, with no seasoning, and could be described as incredibly bland.
However, Stelle ate with great relish.
This was the same principle as why she had been willing to take in Baiwen and the other two before. After eating delicacies too often, occasionally having a home-cooked meal had a unique flavor.
As for Yan'er, as a member of the Treasure Hoarders, she wasn't some pampered Demoiselle.
She spent her days traversing various ruins in the wild. Forget about eating delicacies; being able to have a small biscuit was already a very satisfying thing.
So, she had no complaints about this simple dinner.
"I'm really sorry; I don't have anything good to entertain you with here."
A-Zhi tidied up the dishes and chopsticks, then said to the two with an apologetic expression.
A-Zhi's daily life was quite hard, and outsiders rarely came to Qingce Village. Even if they did, they usually just passed through, and no one would choose to stay here for several days.
So, A-Zhi truly had nothing to entertain the two of them with. Not just her, but everyone else in the village was the same.
"It's okay, as long as there's something to eat."
Stelle didn't care about this at all. She was more concerned about how to arrange their sleeping arrangements later.
Based on past experience, it was always quite dangerous for her to be next to anyone.
Although A-Zhi seemed calm now, Stelle had noticed her secretly looking at her many times.
Yan'er, needless to say, had known her longer than A-Zhi, so the influence on him was naturally deeper than on A-Zhi.
Therefore, sleeping on the floor herself was the safest option. Although they were in the same room, they weren't alone, and as long as they weren't too close, there wouldn't be a big problem.
Of course, given that her own constitution seemed to have an even more terrifying influence, it was hard to say whether it would lead the two of them to make mistakes in the middle of the night.
However, sleeping on the floor was already the best choice.
…
After helping A-Zhi make up the floor bed and doing a simple wash-up, it was soon time to sleep.
A-Zhi proactively suggested sleeping on the floor, as they were guests, and sleeping on the bed would certainly be more comfortable than on the floor.
Upon hearing A-Zhi say this, Yan'er's eyes immediately lit up, and he nodded repeatedly.
He strongly agreed with A-Zhi's choice.
"No, no, you two should sleep on the bed."
Before Yan'er could be happy for long, Stelle quickly said.
"Huh? Why?"
Yan'er asked, somewhat displeased.
"Your body types are similar, so sleeping on this bed should be just right. But I'm a bit taller than you two, so sleeping together on the bed would be a little cramped."
Stelle gave an explanation that seemed reasonable but was not actually so.
Although A-Zhi's bed wasn't very big, even if Stelle got on the bed and slept with someone, it couldn't be described as cramped.
Moreover, even if it were truly cramped, the two of them would probably be happy about it instead.
"But…"
A-Zhi still wanted to say something, but Stelle walked directly to the floor bed and interrupted her.
"Don't refuse; let's do it this way."
Stelle quickly added, "I've experienced all sorts of tough conditions adventuring outside, so sleeping on the floor isn't uncomfortable at all."
At least the bed A-Zhi made was very soft.
A-Zhi hesitated at his words. She couldn't help but turn to glance at Yan'er, who was already sitting on the bed.
Although Yan'er was a bit displeased, seeing Stelle so resolute, he couldn't insist either.
Reluctantly nodding, the sleeping arrangements for tonight were set.
Stelle would sleep on the floor, and Yan'er and A-Zhi would sleep on the bed.
Just as Stelle had said, their body types were quite similar, and the bed was very spacious.
There was even a gap left between them.
Actually, looking at it this way, if Stelle absolutely insisted on squeezing in, perhaps all three of them could fit.
It's just that the two of them might end up being hugged by him while they slept…
Unfortunately, Stelle currently had no such thoughts.
The continent of Teyvat had no mobile phones or internet, and there was even less nightlife in Qingce Village.
So, they quickly turned off the lights and went to bed.
Before falling asleep, everyone was a bit silent. Yan'er didn't know what he was thinking, and Stelle just wanted to go to sleep early, making it difficult for A-Zhi to even start a conversation if she wanted to.
So, she simply closed her eyes, ready to go to sleep early.
Just like that, a few hours passed, and soon it was deep into the night.
…
Stelle still couldn't fall asleep.
This was a rare day of abstinence, and Stelle felt that he was still somewhat unaccustomed to it.
Besides that, he had also decided to wait until the other two were asleep before he slept, this was to guard against possible night attacks.
He was afraid that the two of them wouldn't be able to resist the temptation and would make a move on him.
It wasn't that he didn't have thoughts about these two, but they had to leave early tomorrow, and once they made any noise, it might wake the other person up.
Stelle didn't want to play such exciting games in this small room; he preferred to do things openly.
So, being on guard was still necessary… But now, those two should be asleep, right?
Stelle heard their breathing was very steady.
It seemed tonight should pass safely.
It was just that his complete lack of sleepiness was a big problem.
Teyvat has electricity, but no internet, so even if you took out your phone, you wouldn't know what to play.
Every night, if you don't have company, it's really boring.
"Alas..."
Stelle sighed helplessly and slowly closed her eyes.
As long as she closed her eyes and thought of nothing, she would always fall asleep.
Stelle didn't know that while she was tightly closing her eyes and trying to make herself sleep, someone on the bed slowly opened his eyes.
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The next morning, Stelle was the first to wake up.
Although she went to bed late last night, her biological clock was set for the morning, and she would still wake up when it was time.
Stelle rubbed her eyes and turned her head to look at the bed next to her.
Both of them were still asleep.
"Hmm, why does it feel strange?"
Stelle touched her lips, feeling a bit puzzled.
Last night, she seemed to have a strange dream, in which she was tasting two desserts.
Although it was a dream, the taste of these two desserts was exceptionally real.
So much so that even now, Stelle could still feel a hint of sweetness lingering in her mouth.
How strange...
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