Zhao Nuanyue walked to her room door and was about to go in when Hua Yusen, standing behind her, took her hand. "You've worked hard," he said softly. "Get to bed early."
"I'm not tired. You be careful when you go to the county town tomorrow," Zhao Nuanyue instructed. "I just have this uneasy feeling, and I don't know why."
Hua Yusen didn't pay it any mind, figuring Zhao Nuanyue was just scared by what had happened earlier that day.
"It's alright. Just get a good night's sleep. I'm here for you," Hua Yusen said softly. Then he hugged Zhao Nuanyue and kissed her forehead. "Good night, sweet dreams!"
"Good night," Zhao Nuanyue whispered, glancing around nervously. Worried someone might see them, she quickly hurried into her room.
Lying in bed, Zhao Nuanyue touched her flushed cheeks and giggled softly to herself. She drifted off to sleep, filled with sweet affection. Even in her dreams, the corners of her mouth were turned up, a sign that she was having a wonderful dream.
