Chen Bing estimated that this was a bit risky, because a family in her own community had been infected a week or two ago. If the current policy requirements were followed, the lockdown would likely continue for some time.

However, if the policy is relaxed during this period, just like in the previous life, the problem can be easily solved.

However, there's no use worrying about the overall environment; I should just focus on continuing my studies.

Back on the balcony, the two students preparing for the college entrance exam continued to study.

As the saying goes, it's not cold when it snows, but it's cold when the snow melts. Compared to yesterday, the perceived temperature today is indeed much higher.

This was clearly demonstrated by the fact that by noon, Shang Yunmiao not only stopped wearing a blanket, but also pulled her outstretched leg back into place.

After lunch, the two of them took their usual nap to recharge.

Whether you're used to taking a nap or not, everyone gets sleepy around noon.

This phenomenon is indeed related to the biological clock, but Chen Bing believes that the main reason is that after a meal, a large amount of blood flows to the digestive system to help digest and absorb food. Consequently, the blood supply to the brain decreases, and the lack of oxygen and nutrients ultimately makes people feel sleepy.

Therefore, feeling sleepy is unavoidable. Rather than getting through this period in a drowsy state, it's better to take a quick 20-minute nap so you'll have more energy for the afternoon's studies.

After folding a blanket and laying it on her chair, Chen Bing basked in the sunlight and lay down comfortably on it.

After several hours of snowfall, the sky has now completely cleared up, and the blue sky is now very beautiful.

Because it's winter, sunbathing is a very comfortable thing.

Chen Bing stretched and put her legs up on the table in front of her. She turned her head to see what Shang Yunmiao was doing and why she hadn't come over yet.

As soon as you say "Little Merchant," she arrives. Holding a cup of hot milk in both hands, she walks over with dainty little steps in no time.

"What did you drink?"

"Would you like some warmed milk?"

"Drink." After agreeing without thinking, Chen Bing's mind raced, and she thought of another very important question.

Have you had your drink yet?

Thinking that Chen Bing was concerned about her, Shang Yunmiao nodded and replied that she had already drunk her drink.

Which side are you drinking from?

"Over here, I just drank from here."

Nodding in satisfaction, Chen Bing picked up the cup with one hand and drank about half of it in one gulp.

"Why is it sweet?"

"I added white sugar and honey, isn't it delicious?"

"It tastes good, just like you."

Chen Bing smacked her lips a couple of times, analyzing the taste in her mouth. That soft, sweet taste was indeed unique to Shang Yunmiao.

The little girl handed the cup back to Shang Yunmiao, took it with both hands, and then drank the last bit of wine from the spot where Chen Bing had drunk from.

It should be said that it has become a tacit understanding. After putting the cup down, Shang Yunmiao naturally put her arm around Chen Bing's neck and sat on his lap.

Chen Bing then manually cleaned the milk that had gotten into her mouth.

After adding another "manual" touch to her face, Chen Bing patted Xiao Shang's back and said, "Go to sleep."

"May I take a nap here today?"

Before Shang Yunmiao could finish speaking, a look of surprise and delight was already on Chen Bing's face.

Because when Chen Bing and Chen Bing usually took their afternoon naps, they slept on the rattan chairs on the balcony, but they slept on their own chairs and did not touch each other.

Although Chen Bing had considered sleeping together, she never actually did it due to various considerations.

Right now, Shang Yunmiao, who had been passive all along, actually took the initiative to suggest taking a nap together, which made Chen Bing very happy.

There's no reason not to eat meat that's already in your mouth, so Chen Bing immediately increased the strength in his hand to prevent Shang Yunmiao from breaking free.

Shang Yunmiao was very satisfied with Chen Bing's reaction and smiled as she gave him a kiss on the cheek.

"Chen Bingsong, can you relax for a moment? I'll go and move my chair back so I can lie down more comfortably."

Although Xiao Shang probably wouldn't dare to lie to her, Chen Bing, who didn't want to be separated from her for even a second, still refused.

"No need, I have long legs. I can hook the chair over with my feet, watch closely."

Smiling sweetly, Shang Yunmiao didn't dare to say anything more after hearing this. She sat obediently and turned her head to watch Chen Bing operate the machine.

Mr. Chen's claim about his long legs was no exaggeration. At 1.83 meters tall with a good physique, his legs couldn't possibly be short if he wanted to.

He hooked the chair armrest with his toes in a way that Shang Yunmiao could never do, and then gently pulled, causing the chair to huff and puff as it leaned in.

After adjusting the distance to a suitable level, Chen Bing placed his legs on top of hers.

Seeing this, Shang Yunmiao also stretched out her legs and lay down on Chen Bing.

Chen Bing reached out and patted Xiao Shang's head, her joy beyond words.

"Won't it be too heavy for me to be on top of you?"

"How could someone with your measly weight possibly be able to do that? Go to sleep."

Chen Bing gently pressed Xiao Shang's slightly raised head back down and closed her eyes to savor this moment of leisure.

Perhaps because lying on her own body was uncomfortable, Shang Yunmiao still couldn't fall asleep after several minutes of quiet.

She placed her fingers on her lower abdomen and drew circles, over and over again, seemingly lost in thought.

"After the postgraduate entrance exam is over, I want to take a nap with you, Chen Bing."

When that soft, sweet voice reached his ears, Chen Bing was still somewhat incredulous. He opened his eyes and looked at Shang Yunmiao in his arms, but could only see her soft, flowing hair.

After a pause, Chen Bing closed her eyes, gently rubbed Shang Yunmiao's head, and replied, "Okay, let's take a nap together."

"When the pandemic is over, I want you to take me to the beach."

"Then let's just find a resort island in Hainan Province. The climate is just right, and it'll be just the two of us. We can have a good time there for a few days."

The "hmm" sound came from Shang Yunmiao; she had accepted Chen Bing's suggestion.

"I still want to go home then."

Are you homesick?

"Well, it's not just that I miss home. I also want to visit the high school, middle school, elementary school, and even kindergarten we went to. Besides those, I want to visit all the places we used to go together."

"Okay, I'll agree to everything you ask. Is there anything else you'd like to do?"

Silently noting these things down in her mind, Chen Bing continued to gently stroke Shang Yunmiao's head.

"Um... there's something else, but I'm a little embarrassed to say it. Chen Bing, could you give me some encouragement?"

At this moment, Xiao Shang seemed to be a bit sentimental. He was just talking about what he wanted to do next, but he started to act coy.

"Okay, baby, I'll agree to whatever you say, don't be shy."

"So... I'll tell you?"

Xiao Shang propped himself up on the chair with one hand, opened his eyes, and looked up at himself.

Her eyes were bright and beautiful, and two rosy clouds had crept onto her face without her noticing. Strands of hair started from her temples, wrapped around her delicate ears, and fell naturally to Chen Bing's chest.

Chen Bing dared to say that this was one of the most beautiful moments he remembered of Xiao Shang.

At that very moment, the girl spoke.

"Shouldn't we get engaged after the exams are over?"

...

"Okay, let's get engaged."