However, 2569 would occasionally lift his head and look at Ke Lian with a melancholic gaze.
The barbecue prepared by Du Xixi, although limited to just skewers, was plentiful and delicious enough to serve as everyone's lunch. After lunch, the group shared some amusing stories and then dispersed for an afternoon nap to rejuvenate.
Before Du Xixi and 2569 arrived, the dozen or so men had all been sleeping together. It was not only comforting but also ensured that in case anything happened, the collective strength was greater than that of one person.
But since Du Xixi was a woman, and Ke Lian's woman at that, she naturally needed to rest with Ke Lian. The other dozen or so officers couldn't crowd over, so they gathered their makeshift bedding of piled-up straw and lay down in a circle at a slight distance.
