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"Xiaotian~!" Liu Haochun's classic boyish voice drifted in from the doorway, soft and sweet, like a little cotton candy rolling into my ears.

Tian Xiwei breathed a sigh of relief, but at the same time, a very subtle sense of loss rose within her that she herself did not want to admit.

It wasn't him.

"Oda~!"

Liu Haochun called her twice more to make sure she was still not awake before coming in.

The lights were turned on, and warm yellow light poured down from the ceiling. Tian tide felt the light shining through her eyelids onto her retina, a warm orange-red hue.

A cool hand gently touched her cheek; the fingertips were soft and carried the scent of camellia hand cream.

Liu Haochun checked to see if she was alright, then tucked the blanket around her and covered her exposed shoulder completely.

Tian Xiwei silently made a mental note of it, determined to thank Hao Cun properly later; this girl was truly thoughtful.

Then she heard the door open, and the tension in her heart eased.

I guess Hao Cun will go back to his room once he sees that I'm sleeping soundly.

"Is Xiaotian still not awake?" Wang Zian's voice came into the room, and Tian Xiwei's ears perked up almost instantly.

If she had dog ears now, she would probably be turning towards the sound source like a radar.

"No, I'm sleeping soundly!" Liu Haochun answered softly from the doorway.

"She drank so much, it's not safe for her to be alone. What if she feels unwell and wants to vomit at night? She can't be alone."

"Then I'll sleep with her tonight!" Liu Haochun said proactively.

"Thank you for your hard work! Don't forget the cup of hot water on the bedside table, and also, remember to charge her phone."

"That internet-addicted girl, Oda, will probably wake up the whole floor by howling when she finds her phone is dead tomorrow morning."

Tian Xiwei silently grinned under the covers.

What does "internet-addicted girl" mean? She's using her phone because it's for work.

But never mind, considering he remembered to pour me hot water and cared about my phone's battery, I'll let this go.

The door closed again, followed by the sound of Liu Haochun tiptoeing back.

Tian Xiwei remained motionless in her sleeping position, not daring to even tremble her eyelashes, her mind racing as she tried to figure out how to keep up the act of pretending to be asleep.

Liu Haochun approached Xiaotian and looked around, but didn't see the phone.

She hesitated for a moment, then looked down at Xiaotian's peacefully sleeping face and pursed her lips slightly.

Xiao Tian was frantically imagining what Liu Haochun was thinking when she suddenly felt the mattress next to her sink in, and the fragrance of camellias suddenly became much closer.

She was just about to breathe a sigh of relief.

Then Liu Haochun's voice came from very close distance, not loud, but every word was clear: "Xiaotian, are you awake?"

"I had your phone with me when I came back, and then I put it on the bedside table."

Tian Xiwei frowned slightly.

Haochun, you can't be this meticulous!!!

She knew she couldn't keep up the act any longer.

It would be impolite to keep pretending.

She slowly opened her eyes and said in a hoarse voice, as if she had just been woken up, "Cunzi, I just woke up."

"Then why didn't you open your eyes when I came in?" Liu Haochun lay on her side on the bed, propping her head up with one hand, her doe eyes shining brightly in the dim light.

Xiao Tian hasn't figured out how to answer Liu Haochun's question yet.

Her usual sharp wit suddenly went on strike at this moment.

"Is it because I was thinking... could it be Wang Zi'an?" Liu Haochun gave her the answer she hadn't figured out.

"Do you like him?" Liu Haochun pressed on.

If this had happened before, she would have definitely retorted, "What does it have to do with him?"

But Xiaotian had been drinking, and his mind wasn't as sharp as before.

Perhaps the alcohol hadn't completely worn off, or perhaps the darkness gave her the courage to speak without thinking; after a moment of silence, she blurted out, "I saw it."

Liu Haochun was stunned for several seconds, a fleeting look of panic flashing in his doe-like eyes.

"What do you see?"

"About the wrap party~!" Tian Xiwei said, looking into her eyes. Her tone wasn't sharp, but it was very direct.

"And why don't you call him 'brother' anymore?"

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This time, it was Liu Haochun's turn to remain silent.

She rolled over and lay on her back on the bed, staring at the ceiling light, and remained silent for a long time.

The two lay side by side, neither speaking, each lost in their own thoughts.

Tian Xiwei regretted her words in her heart, but quickly regained her confidence.

She was telling the truth; she did see it.

As for why she felt uneasy after seeing it, she hasn't figured it out yet, and doesn't intend to force herself to figure it out.

After an unknown amount of time, their breathing gradually became long and even, and their thoughts were overwhelmed by a deep sleepiness, and they fell asleep peacefully.

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The next morning, a rare moment of rest.

Everyone in the room, without prior arrangement, chose to sleep in.

Prince An was the first to get up.

He made a Sichuan-Chongqing breakfast for everyone, consisting of noodles and a tea egg.

This was sent by Tian Xiwei's mother last week: vacuum-packed alkaline noodles, roasted peas in a sealed jar, chili oil and Sichuan peppercorn powder packaged in freezer bags, and a small packet of fragrant stir-fried minced meat.

As the noodles simmered in the boiling water, the aroma of chili oil released by the hot broth wafted down the corridor, like an invisible hand knocking on every closed door.

Upon smelling the fragrance, Zhou Zhouye was the first to be dragged out of bed by the scent.

She sniffed, her bare feet treading on the wooden floor, following the aroma as it wafted into the kitchen.

Seeing Wang Zi'an busy at the stove with an apron on, she stood at the door for a moment, then turned and went to the bathroom without saying anything.

Immediately afterwards, Zhang Ruonan also came out of the room, her thick, long hair piled up on top of her head, looking like a lioness who had not yet fully awakened.

He squinted as he passed the kitchen doorway, glanced inside, said "Good morning" in a hoarse voice, and then sauntered into the bathroom.

Wang Zian neatly arranged five bowls of noodles on the table, peeled tea eggs and placed them on small plates, placed chopsticks in pairs around the bowls, and chopped green onions floated on the red oil soup noodles, like a mini oasis.

With everything ready, he glanced at the still-closed door at the end of the corridor.

He picked up his phone, intending to call someone, but then saw Xiaotian and Haochun walking out, chatting and laughing.

The five people sat around the dining table, each holding their own bowl of noodles glistening with red oil, engrossed in eating.

Tian Mama's sauce is truly exceptional.

"Xiaotian, you drank so much last night, how are you feeling now?"

Zhang Ruonan said, "I got up yesterday to go see you, but Wang Zian told me that Haochun is taking care of you."

A fleeting look of panic crossed Xiaotian's eyes, but the next second, her dimple popped out as if a switch had been flipped.

"It's nothing, I was just in a good mood and accidentally drank a little too much."

Liu Haochun, sitting next to him, ate his noodles with a normal expression, as if nothing had happened the night before.

"Your film as the female lead starts shooting the day after tomorrow, so don't get so excited that you mispronounce your lines," Wang Zian said with a smile, pointing at her.

"How could I know that? I've memorized my lines perfectly. You can test me if you don't believe me."

Xiao Tian put his chopsticks on the bowl, straightened his back, and looked ready to be checked at any time.

Zhou Ye looked at her, his tone tinged with envy.

"I heard you have a lot of costumes and styling in this drama. Sister Nan has already prepared several pages of styling plans. The costume factory at home is all set up. I guess you're going to release a lot of new shows."

Tian tide smiled so much that her eyes narrowed into slits. "Really? That's great. I've almost used up all my previous photos, and my fans are constantly urging me to update in the comments section. One fan has been asking me for seven days straight."