The rafter was barely four inches wide. A normal adult man lying up there was in constant danger of falling.
But Li Ji lay there perfectly steady.
He propped his head on his hand, his dark eyes cast downward.
From this angle, he had a perfect view of Hua Manman on the bed.
Their eyes met through the gloom of the night.
Hua Manman couldn't help but ask, "You're not planning on sleeping on that rafter all night, are you?"
Li Ji replied, "Mm."
Hua Manman couldn't stand it.
'How could anyone sleep up there? What if he accidentally falls?'
She relented, offering, "Why don't you sleep on the bed instead?"
'Even though I'm not used to sharing a bed, the circumstances are special. I can bear with it.'
But Li Ji didn't move.
He said slowly.
"Back when I was on campaign, conditions were far harsher than this. Just sleeping on a rafter is nothing to me."
Despite what he said, Hua Manman still felt guilty.
Li Ji saw what she was thinking and said with a half-smile.
