At this time, Yan Ning had finished a phase of her work.

She wiped her sweat and looked over here.

I happened to see Xie Huaiye and Su Muyao standing together.

Yan Ning called out loudly, "Xiao Ye! Come over and have some water and rest for a bit!"

"She's here! Sister Yan Ning!"

Xie Huaiye was like a dog that had heard a call.

His eyes lit up instantly.

He turned around without hesitation.

He took long strides and ran towards Yan Ning.

This left Su Muyao, who was still frozen in place, completely stranded on the beach.

Xie Huaiye ran to Yan Ning's side.

He gulped down a few mouthfuls of water.

Then, pointing to the sea in the distance, he said to Yan Ning, "Sister, look! There are seagulls! They're flying so freely!"

Yan Ning looked in the direction he was pointing.

She smiled and agreed, "Yes, it's very beautiful."

She caught a glimpse of Su Muyao's stiff back out of the corner of her eye.

I understand.

She grabbed Xie Huaiye's wrist. "Come on, there's still work over there. Come with me."

Xie Huaiye immediately grabbed Yan Ning's hand in return.

He obediently followed her, but didn't forget to glance back at the seagull one last time, muttering under his breath:

"They must be in pairs too..."

A while later...

The dilapidated little house that everyone worked on for a long time.

Finally, it's been repaired to the point where people can live in it.

Everyone was having a good time when Sunday's phone call came in:

"Hey? I have some good news for you! We'll be picking you up tomorrow to take you home! And because of the special circumstances this time, no one will be eliminated!"

"Wow--!"

The other end of the phone immediately erupted in chaos.

The cheers nearly deafened Zhou Tian.

To celebrate, Yan Shisi patted his chest and said:

"I'm treating you all to a grilled fish feast tonight!"

He was absolutely clear-headed.

He immediately ran to the beach and caught a whole bunch of lively, jumping fish.

The aroma of grilled fish filled the small house.

Sizzling with oil, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

Everyone sat together, enjoying their food and playing several games while laughing and joking.

It's late at night, and I'm tired of playing.

Everyone yawned and went back to their rooms to sleep.

Yan Ning was also sleepy, so she rubbed her eyes and walked to her room.

I had just reached the door when I turned around.

Xie Huaiye was standing there like a little tail.

"Huh?" Yan Ning was a little confused.

Why are you following me? Aren't you going back to your room?

Xie Huaiye blinked his beautiful eyes, his voice tinged with grievance:

“I don’t want to go back… That guy snores like thunder, it’s so noisy, I can’t sleep at all.”

He took half a step forward, his eyes filled with anticipation.

"Can I...can I sleep with my sister?"

Upon hearing this, Yan Ning shook her head vigorously: "No way! Absolutely not! How can boys and girls sleep in the same room? This rule cannot be broken!"

Although Su Muyao had previously said that she wasn't used to sleeping with Yan Ning and had moved to the next room.

There's only one empty bed in this room right now, and Yan Ning is the only one living there, but there's enough space.

But she still felt it was inappropriate.

"Go back to sleep quickly, you'll feel better once you're asleep."

She waved her hand, not giving Xie Huaiye a chance to speak again.

The door slammed shut.

He was left alone in the hallway outside the door.

Yan Ning lay on the bed and drifted off to sleep.

I woke up thirsty in the middle of the night and got up to drink some water.

After finishing her water, she felt a little uneasy and quietly opened the door a crack.

I glanced outside.

This sight startled her!

Xie Huaiye was still squatting outside the door!

He hugged his knees, buried his head in his arms, and curled up into a ball.

Like a puppy that can't find its home.

Only a dim night light was on in the corridor.

It stretched his lonely shadow very long.

"Xie Huaiye?!"

Yan Ning exclaimed in surprise, "Why are you still here? Aren't you cold? Go back to sleep!"

Xie Huaiye raised his head.

The dim light in the corridor outlined the delicate profile of his face.

His eyes were moist, tinged with stubbornness and grievance, as he muttered softly:

"I don't want to go back. The snoring is too loud. I really can't stand it."

A night breeze blew by.

He seemed to shiver slightly.

Looking at him huddled there pitifully.

Yan Ning's heart softened instantly.

The corridor was indeed a bit chilly.

She sighed, turned helplessly to the side, and opened the door wider:

"Ugh, I'm really scared of you. Come on in! It's a deal, you'll sleep in that empty bed over there!"

"Don't cross the line, don't move, don't talk! Go to sleep right now!"

Xie Huaiye's eyes lit up instantly.

It looked like it was covered in stars.

He immediately stood up and quickly slipped inside.

He moved so quickly it was as if he was afraid she would change her mind.

He obediently walked to the empty bed, lifted the covers, and lay down.

It wrapped itself up tightly, with only its furry head showing.

He even nodded to Yan Ning as if making a promise:

"Yes! I promise! Thank you, sister!"

The room fell silent.

Only the faint breathing of the two remained.

Yan Ning lay down again, her tense nerves relaxing a bit.

He quickly drifted off to sleep again.

I don't know how much time passed.

"BOOM—!!"

A thunderclap rang out outside the hut!

Lightning ripped through the dark night sky.

The light in the room flickered between bright and dim.

Yan Ning was startled by the thunder and jumped.

He suddenly opened his eyes.

Before she could fully regain her senses, something even more terrifying happened.

A cool body suddenly crawled into her bed.

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