His body tensed up almost imperceptibly for a moment.
Then, he subtly moved his shoulder towards her.
It steadily caught that little head.
He even adjusted his posture to make Yan Ning more comfortable.
Xie Huaiye turned his head slightly to the side.
His gaze fell on her sleeping face, which was so close to his.
Long eyelashes, like small fans, cast a faint shadow under her eyes.
Her breathing was even and deep, and her cheeks were slightly flushed, making her appear completely unguarded.
A hint of indulgent smile appeared on his face, which he himself did not even notice.
It crept up the corner of his mouth.
He remained in that position, motionless.
Time passed with the sound of wheels rolling.
After an unknown amount of time, Yan Ning groaned in a daze.
Consciousness gradually returned.
She first felt a comfortable fabric against her cheek and rubbed it against it.
Then, I suddenly woke up!
She found herself leaning against Xie Huaiye.
She rested her head on his shoulder!
Even worse, the corners of her mouth seem to be...
It's a bit damp and cool?
She instinctively raised her hand to wipe away the drool!
"ah!"
Yan Ning sat up as if she had been burned.
Her face instantly turned bright red, and she frantically tried to wipe her mouth.
Embarrassed and flustered, her voice trembled as she cried out, "Xie Huaiye! Why...why didn't you wake me up?!"
Xie Huaiye then moved his stiff and numb shoulders.
He slowly turned around to look at her.
His face didn't show any particular expression.
But her deep eyes clearly reflected her current helpless state.
It carried a hint of inexplicable amusement.
He raised an eyebrow, his voice deep and slightly hoarse, yet clearly penetrating her ears:
"You're sleeping so soundly..."
He paused for a moment, his gaze sweeping over her flushed ears. "I didn't have the heart to bother you."
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