Murong Shanshan stayed with me until past 11:00 PM, only then returning to her room to rest. I had intended to go up and help make the bed or do something similar, but as soon as I stood up, I stumbled, unsteady on my feet. Murong Shanshan laughed and told me to lie back down, then called Xinyu and Lu Xuehan over to help tidy the room. By the time it finally quieted down, it was nearly morning, and I drifted off to sleep, my head heavy and throbbing.
In the middle of the night, I woke up thirsty and went looking for water. Suddenly, a sense of confusion washed over me; I half-doubted whether what had happened during the day was real. It wasn't until I saw that creamy-white laptop sitting on the coffee table that I felt relieved: Shanshan really had come back. She had, as ever, carelessly left her laptop in my room.
When I climbed back into bed, I brought her laptop with me, placed it on my lap, and turned it on.
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