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She had been unable to sleep well, but today she fell asleep without needing any medication.
Beside her, the sound of even breathing filled the air. Jiang Shiyu opened her eyes slightly and turned her head to look at her. The expression on her face was hard to decipher, and she quietly gazed for a long time.
As dawn broke, Jiang Shiyu moved her somewhat stiff body, the fabric of her clothes and the chair making soft rustling sounds. Yun Li stirred awake.
With sleepy eyes, she blinked heavily, and upon seeing Jiang Shiyu, she instantly became alert.
Jiang Shiyu paused, her voice still hoarse. "Did I wake you?"
Yun Li felt a bit dazed as she straightened up, looking at the hazy street outside. "You're awake; I was just about to."
She unbuckled her seatbelt, and Jiang Shiyu reached out to grab her arm. "I haven't sobered up yet; I can't drive."
Yun Li pulled her hand away, appearing quite indifferent. She fastened her seatbelt and started the car.
She drove cautiously, reminiscent of how she had driven for the first time during driving school.
Jiang Shiyu couldn't help but smile, wanting to laugh.
Yun Li caught sight of this and shot him a glare, causing him to suppress his smile.
Everything felt so natural. At that moment, with few cars on the road, Yun Li was able to relax a bit.
The car stopped in front of an old villa; she didn’t drive in.
"I'm leaving." She didn’t linger, unbuckled her seatbelt, and got out with a thud as the car door closed behind her.
Jiang Shiyu followed her out, but Yun Li didn’t turn around as she continued towards the subway station.
Once at the subway entrance, she scanned her ticket and stepped inside.
Jiang Shiyu kept a distance of about three meters behind her.
At this time of day, many people were still heading to work; the subway was packed with commuters. Yun Li blended into the crowd as she boarded the train, while Jiang Shiyu gradually moved closer to her side.
His tall figure stood behind her, his broad chest enveloping her in a protective presence.
The scent of him lingered on her, and Yun Li wore a blank expression, though her heart was already in chaos. It took nearly half an hour to reach the station near her home.
Yun Li squeezed out of the subway, with Jiang Shiyu still trailing three meters behind her. As they emerged into the cold wind, Yun Li felt her face stiffen slightly. She squinted against the chill and stepped outside.
On the street, electric scooters zipped by, their riders bundled up tightly, while cars began to fill the road, bringing life to the morning. Breakfast shops had opened, and steam rose from the heads of people gathered around.
Yun Li turned to look at him; he halted in his tracks. Both of them appeared somewhat disheveled, exhaustion evident on their faces, their clothes wrinkled. Yun Li hadn’t put on any makeup, and her skin looked a bit off, as if she were unwell.
The atmosphere between them was particularly strange, and they both stood out in their disarray. Passersby couldn't help but steal glances at them. Had they spent a sleepless night due to a hangover? Or perhaps they were a couple who had just had a fight?
Various speculations swirled in the minds of those who watched. Yun Li looked at him, unsure of what to say but also not wanting him to follow her. She thought she had signaled enough with her eyes, yet Jiang Shiyu took two steps closer and invited her, “Want to grab some breakfast together?”
She couldn’t eat. She choked out a refusal.
Jiang Shiyu’s sharp features softened for once as he replied, “Then just watch me eat.”
Yun Li shot him a strange look, wanting to call him crazy but deciding it wasn’t worth the effort as she turned away.
Jiang Shiyu quickly caught up with her, walking alongside her with long strides despite his discomfort.
Yun Li paused for a moment to glance at him; he had his hands stuffed in the pockets of his jacket, pressing against his stomach.
The Wonton Shop was packed with people, and it was difficult for them to find a seat. Yun Li went ahead and ordered two bowls of wontons. After paying, she returned to find Jiang Shiyu disdainfully wiping the oil-stained table in front of him.
She thought to herself, If you’re that picky, then don’t eat!
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