Li Meirong and Snowball instantly returned to their cozy yet shoddy dwelling. The girl half expected to be greeted by the sight of Zhu Qingyue resting on her bed again, and was surprised at herself for feeling a slight pang of disappointment upon finding it empty.
'What was I expecting, anyway, that he'd wait for me at home like a devoted housewife? It's not like I agreed to his proposal.'
Shaking her head at her own strange thoughts, she made quick work of cleaning herself and wiping Snowball with a damp cloth.
It was already late by the time they turned in for the night and the Fox Spirit was the perfect snuggling partner anew.
"I'm happy to see that my Snowball has reverted back to his cuddly self." Li Meirong's lips curved into a faint smile.
She slept on her right side and wrapped one arm around the Fox Spirit, cradling him against her.
