When Lu Jinnian woke up, the other side of the bed was already empty.
He frowned, bolting up. When he was about to find Qiao Anhao, he caught sight of a set of clothes at the corner of his pillow. It was a simple white shirt and a pair of long black pants. On the floor, there was a bucket of water, beside which was a Thermos flask and a small towel.
Lu Jinnian's frown disappeared instantly. He walked towards the bucket and poured some hot water in. He placed the towel into the bucket before wringing it dry to wipe himself. Turning back to the bed, he put on the clothes and walked out of the room with the bucket.
The living area outside was empty, the door slightly ajar. He walked over and was mesmerized by the comforting and peaceful sight.
There was a large tree in the courtyard. He didn't know what species it was, but it was filled with pink flowers, its trunk thick and coarse, showing its age.
