An Lan took the soapberry, brought it close and took a gentle sniff. A light and elegant fragrance wafted out and lingered around her nose.

"Okay, then thank you for your trouble." She said with a smile, her eyes crinkling.

"Then take your time washing, I'm going out." After saying that, Lu Fan turned around and slowly walked out of the room.

Standing outside the shelter, Lu Fan listened to the faint sound of water coming from inside the room, and his mind began to wander.

He suddenly realized his lapse in composure and felt a little embarrassed.

He raised his hand and scratched his head, muttering to himself, "I can't think about it anymore, I can't think about it anymore, or I'll fall off."

But the gurgling water seemed to possess an invisible magic, causing his heart to beat faster uncontrollably, the thumping sounds particularly clear in the quiet night.

To dispel the awkwardness and tension, Lu Fan decided to go for a walk to relax.

He called to Big Black and they strolled slowly along the winding paths surrounding the shelter.

The forest at night is like a mysterious music hall, where the chirping of various insects rises and falls, weaving together a harmonious and beautiful natural symphony.

Although Dahei didn't know why Lu Fan had dragged it out of its kennel so late at night, it was still very happy, running around frolicking and occasionally excitedly chasing after a firefly that flashed by, completely absorbed in its play.

Lu Fan looked up at the vast and boundless starry sky, where countless stars twinkled like curious eyes silently watching over all things in the world.

He took a deep breath, fully enjoying the gentle caress of the cool night breeze, and the tension in his heart gradually dissipated with the soft wind.

"The night in this wilderness is truly enchanting," he couldn't help but murmur in admiration.

Lu Fan strolled around outside for almost half an hour.

"I wonder if Anlan has finished washing yet," he thought to himself, then quickened his pace and headed back towards the shelter.

Back at the shelter, the sound of water in the room had stopped.

Lu Fan approached quietly and called out softly, "An Lan, are you done washing?"

An Lan's clear and melodious voice quickly came from inside the room: "I'm done washing up, come in."

Lu Fan gently lifted the curtain, and a fresh scent wafted towards him—the fragrance of soap after a bath mixed with the coolness of the night.

An Lan was sitting on the edge of the bed, her wet hair casually draped over her shoulders, a few strands still dripping water, and a satisfied and content smile on her face.

Her skin had a faint blush from just taking a shower, like a peach blossom in full bloom in spring, delicate and beautiful.

At this moment, An Lan was wearing Lu Fan's oversized shirt, which was loose and baggy, with the hem slightly slipping down to reveal her slender collarbone and the outline of her chest, which kept attracting Lu Fan's attention.

Lu Fan snapped out of his daze, quickly looked away, and asked, trying to appear calm, "Was the shower comfortable?"

An Lan nodded vigorously, her eyes sparkling with joy: "It feels so good, I feel completely refreshed. Thank you for getting me the water."

Lu Fan waved his hand, a gentle smile on his face: "Why are you being so polite with me? Just be comfortable."

The two chatted enthusiastically for a while, sharing their new and interesting experiences at the beach that day. Their cheerful laughter occasionally drifted out from the shelter, carrying far and wide in the quiet night.

Gradually, drowsiness washed over An Lan like a tide. She couldn't help but yawn, quickly covering her mouth with her hand, her eyes filled with weariness.

Seeing An Lan's tired appearance, Lu Fan said softly, "It's getting late, you should get some rest."

An Lan nodded, her gaze lingering on Lu Fan's room for a moment.

His room was extremely simply furnished, with only a simple bamboo bed, while his own room not only had a table and a fan, but also red coral and a large pile of pearls that Lu Fan had brought.

Looking back on the past few nights, Lu Fan always thoughtfully prepared ice water to cool down the room.

As she thought about it, An Lan recalled the many heartwarming little things Lu Fan had done for her.

From being saved by divine intervention to instinctively shielding himself from a cheetah when they encounter one today; from installing a fan to keep warm to instinctively protecting himself in his arms whenever danger arises.

These heartwarming moments kept replaying in her mind, causing a shy blush to gradually rise on her cheeks.

An Lan glanced at Lu Fan and saw that he was about to go to his bamboo bed to rest. Suddenly, an impulse surged in her heart.

She bit her lip, mustered her courage, and suppressed her shyness, saying softly, "Lu Fan, your room has nothing, it must be uncomfortable to sleep at night. Why don't you... come sleep in my room?"

After saying those words, An Lan felt her heart pounding wildly, as if it were about to leap out of her throat. She hurriedly lowered her head, not daring to look at Lu Fan's expression.

Upon hearing this, Lu Fan froze on the spot, completely stunned.

He never expected An Lan to suddenly extend such an invitation. His mind went blank for a moment, and he felt both surprised and somewhat at a loss.

Seeing that he didn't speak, An Lan quickly added, "It's not that we'll sleep together, it's that we'll each sleep separately. It's getting hot, and your wound is prone to infection... My room is a bit cooler."

Lu Fan scratched his head and stammered, "Is...is this appropriate?"

Seeing his hesitation, An Lan felt a little disappointed, but she still mustered up her courage and said, "What's wrong with it? There aren't many rules in this wilderness, and we don't have any other choice."

Lu Fan was conflicted. He knew An Lan meant well, and his room was indeed simple and stuffy, but the thought of the two of them sharing a room still made him feel very uncomfortable.

But undeniably, a sliver of expectation was quietly stirring within him.

After a fierce internal struggle, he finally nodded, feigning modesty, and said, "Well... alright then."

So, Lu Fan carefully lifted his bamboo bed and walked stiffly and slowly into An Lan's room.

He tried his best to make his movements appear natural and fluid, but every move revealed an undeniable tension and unnaturalness.

Seeing Lu Fan's awkward appearance, An Lan couldn't help but chuckle, and the shyness that had been lingering in her heart lessened a bit.

"Don't be so nervous, it's not like it'll eat you," she teased half-jokingly.

Lu Fan smiled awkwardly and placed the bamboo bed steadily in a corner of the room, deliberately keeping a distance from An Lan's bed.

Fortunately, when Anlan's house was built, the room was designed to be larger because she was a girl, so even with two beds, it doesn't feel crowded at all.

He lay down on the bamboo bed, put his hands behind his head, stared at the ceiling, and dared not move or even breathe. All the muscles in his body were tense.

An Lan looked at his stiff, wooden-like appearance and found it both funny and cute.

She turned over to face Lu Fan and whispered, "Goodnight, Lu Fan."

Lu Fan only came to his senses when he heard An Lan's voice, and quickly replied, "Good night, An Lan."

After they finished speaking, the two fell silent. The room was so quiet that only their even breathing and the chirping of insects outside could be heard.

Lu Fan lay on the bed, but his thoughts drifted far, far away.

His gaze kept drifting towards An Lan's direction. Although he could only see a blurry outline, his heartbeat involuntarily quickened again.

He tried to force himself to focus on the ceiling, but gradually, drowsiness overwhelmed him like a tide.

At this moment, the live stream chat was filled with a flurry of comments, like snowflakes.

"???"

"ah??"

"What's going on?! How did they end up sleeping together?!"

"Ahhhhh, my goddess Anlan, waaaaaah~"

"Ah, I'm such a fan of those two, my eyes are practically glued to them."

"This kind of top-tier ambiguity is the sweetest."

"My crush is no longer mine."

"Wake up, your crush never belonged to you in the first place."

"It's just that you're sleeping in the same room, not together. What are you guys talking about?"

"Damn, the building upstairs is made of steel bars, it's confirmed."

Yu Rui, who was hosting the evening show at the moment, was so excited when she saw this scene that she couldn't help but tightly squeeze the doll in her arms. Her eyes shone brightly, almost popping out of their sockets: "Finally, we're sleeping together! Ahhh!"

Immediately afterwards, her face flushed slightly, and she took a deep breath with some excitement, slowly reaching her hand down...

She picked up the milk tea hidden on the ground, took a big sip, and said with satisfaction, "Mmm, I tasted a pig in the first sip~~"