In the evening, Mu Xiaocheng took a hot bath.

I turned on my computer and quickly browsed through the course materials I would need for tomorrow's class.

Whew~

To be honest, Mu Xiaocheng was a little nervous at the thought of going to teach at a university.

After all, she was someone who had only recently graduated from university.

After reviewing the material for tomorrow's classes, Mu Xiaocheng was quite excited and couldn't fall asleep.

I had no choice but to get up and think about going outside for a walk.

She stepped out of the room. The servants had already gone to bed, and it was very quiet. The lights outside were still quite bright.

Come to think of it, it seems that ever since she moved here, the light here has always been bright, both day and night.

Ji Huai knew she was afraid of the dark.

Is that why they made people do it this way?

Because the room was heated, it wasn't cold, so she simply sat down on the floor near the window.

This window is very similar to the one in the Meng family's house. It's also on the second floor, a large floor-to-ceiling window. The light from outside shines in through the thin curtains, creating a hazy yet comfortable atmosphere.

The thought of the Meng family suddenly made Mu Xiaocheng's nose sting.

I didn't see my uncle when I went back a few days ago.

It's been a long time since I last visited my maternal grandfather.

I'm a little homesick.

She wrapped her arms around her knees, rested her head on them, and looked down at the shadows on the floor.

She remembers the time when her mother was still healthy when she was little.

On nights like this, her mother would hold her, look up at the sky, tell her stories, and tell her that she missed her father.

I really, really want to.

Now, she's all alone.

She missed her mother, that gentle and elegant woman.

Mu Xiaocheng buried her head between her knees and sniffed.

Just then, a soft footstep sound came from behind.

Gradually, it stopped behind her.

Can't sleep?

A familiar, pleasant voice sounded behind her. Mu Xiaocheng slowly raised her head, but did not turn around.

"I'm so excited about having class tomorrow."

Her voice was muffled.

Ji Huaishen frowned and came to her side.

Then, he knelt down and sat beside her.

One long, slender leg was casually bent, while the other was stretched out, exuding a lazy and relaxed air.

A familiar masculine scent wafted towards her, and Mu Xiaocheng turned her head to look at his incomparably handsome profile.

The white light shone on his angular face, adding a touch of softness and gentleness.

Ji Huaishen looked out the window, a faint smile playing on his lips: "Whenever I feel down, I like to do this too."

Especially during those years.

After his parents were murdered, he lived a life of constant pursuit and danger, constantly on the verge of death.

He could no longer distinguish between day and night; in his world, there was only endless darkness.

Mu Xiaocheng looked at him, this time, very seriously.

Her cherry lips parted slightly, her long eyelashes fluttering as she teased, "So, Mr. Ji is a sentimental person."

Ji Huaishen smiled and reached out to pinch her cheek.

"fool."

Mu Xiaocheng slapped his hand away and pouted, saying, "I told you not to be so casual."

"Watch out or I'll bite you again."

Upon hearing her words, Ji Huaishen suddenly leaned closer, his voice lazy and husky: "Bite, bite however you want, bite anywhere you want."

Mu Xiaocheng: "..."

This person is shameless.

She awkwardly shifted her gaze to the window, refusing to look at him.

Suddenly, a strong and powerful hand pulled her into its embrace.

The familiar fragrance lingered around my nose, bringing me a sense of peace.

Mu Xiaocheng tried to get up, but Ji Huaishen pressed her down.

"Sweetie, I'll tell you a story. What do you want to hear? The Seven Dwarfs, or the Big Bad Wolf?"

His voice was deep and pleasant, like the most beautiful and melodious tune.

Mu Xiaocheng lowered her eyes, and her eyes... turned red.