Chapter 45

The next day, the sun rose on schedule, like an old friend keeping a promise. Its brilliant rays, like golden threads, streamed through the window glass and gently spilled into the room, casting a warm hue over the somewhat monotonous space. Xu Lin was the first to wake from his sleep. True to form, his biological clock was as precise as a well-wound watch. He opened his eyes, completely free of sleepiness; his gaze was as steady as ever. He turned his head to glance at Liu Feng, who was still fast asleep, and the corners of his mouth turned up in slight amusement. This fellow seemed to have signed a contract with the God of Sleep—he was either sleeping or preparing to sleep, and that unguarded sleeping face looked just like an innocent child. Xu Lin slowly stood up, his posture straight and athletic. He walked with light steps to the side of Liu Feng's bed, a teasing smile playing at the corners of his mouth. Then, he gave Liu Feng's bed a solid kick, using just enough force to startle Liu Feng awake without hurting him.