"Mmm, Ah Lin, why are you awake so early?" An Yiqing rubbed her eyes drowsily, speaking softly.
In Gu Yelin's eyes, the icy coldness transformed into deep tenderness; An Yiqing had no idea how enchanting her dazed look was.
"It's not early, it's already seven o'clock." He held the little figure in his arms tighter, as if afraid she might disappear if he wasn't careful.
An Yiqing didn't notice Gu Yelin's unusual behavior and leaned lazily against him, yawning and rubbing her little head.
"Why did I sleep till now? Hmm Ah Lin, I'm getting lazier and lazier."
"You've been too tired recently; there's enough time, sleep a bit more." Gu Yelin's voice was gentle and deep like a cello, irresistible to the ear.
An Yiqing shook her head and struggled to get out of Gu Yelin's embrace.
"No, if Master finds out I'm sleeping in, he'll scold me again."
Unable to persuade An Yiqing, Gu Yelin held her close a little longer before they reluctantly got out of bed together.
