When the sky brightened, the snow had stopped. The ground was covered with a blanket of snow, giving it an ethereal glow. 

Liang Siyao came to Xia Lei’s door and knocked. “Time for breakfast.” 

There was a rustling sound of someone wearing their clothes and Long Bing said, “Coming.” 

“He’s still sleeping?” Liang Siyao frowned. She didn’t hear Xia Lei. Not even the sound of him putting on clothes. She thought he was just being lazy. 

Long Bing opened the room door, speaking as she smoothed her clothes, “He was already gone when I woke up. Go check Fan Fan or Ruyi’s place. Maybe he’s there.”

Liang Siyao smiled, “Fan Fan and Ruyi are busy cooking in the kitchen. If he was there, would I have asked you? Did you tire him so much last night that he rolled under the bed? Have you checked under your bed?” 

Long...