Cheng Wei Cai said, “That young man with the glasses seems to be the actress’s boyfriend. They look quite affectionate.”
The distance between the two groups wasn't that far, and the night was exceptionally quiet, so the sound of the argument carried clearly.
Bai Youwei gently shook her head. “No, they're not boyfriend and girlfriend. Look at their tents.”
Bai Youwei and Shen Mo had two tents.
The other group had five.
“Five tents, one for each person. Judging by that actress's attire, she doesn't seem like a conservative person. Not staying together can only mean she and the man with glasses aren't close enough to sleep together. Moreover, of the five tents, four are army green and one is orange. It seems like the woman joined them halfway.” Bai Youwei commented.
Shen Mo also glanced over and said indifferently, “The four army green ones are professional-grade camping tents, rainproof and windproof, with better craftsmanship. The orange one is just an ordinary outdoor tent for family outings.”
“So, when these people set out, they didn't include that woman in their plans and didn't prepare a tent for her.” Bai Youwei mused. “Logically, two women could share, but it just so happens that the only woman in the original group doesn't get along with the newcomer. So, they had to grab an extra tent and supplies from a supermarket or outdoor store when they were scavenging.”
Teacher Cheng shook his head and sighed, expressing his incomprehension. “These young people… Ah, at a time like this, what's there to argue about? Since they're together, they should support each other and be united.”
Bai Youwei smiled. Mutual support and unity also depend on compatibility.
She put down her soup bowl. “I'm full. I'll go back to the tent and rest.”
Shen Mo took the bowl and spoon, got up to wash them, but Teacher Cheng stopped him.
“You still have to keep watch tonight. Go rest first! I'll clean up, I'll do it, I'll do it~”
Having shooed Shen Mo away, Tan Xiao also wanted to help, but Teacher Cheng still refused. “Don't touch it, don't touch it. The dishes you washed last time still had bits of vegetables stuck to them. You weren't thorough enough. Take Xiaoxin to play. I'll take care of this…”
Tan Xiao stroked his chin, looking at Pan Xiaoxin beside him. “Xiaoxin, do you want to play a treasure hunt game with Brother Xiao?”
Pan Xiaoxin asked innocently, “What treasure hunt game?”
Tan Xiao tilted his chin towards the hotel entrance. “We only went to the second floor earlier. There are still several floors above.”
Pan Xiaoxin thought for a moment and nodded seriously. “Yes, we can collect more instant noodles and bottled water from the hotel rooms.”
“And cigarettes! There are still cigarettes inside~” Tan Xiao sniffed, sighing. “I've been out of ‘supplies’ for days!”
The five people went about their own business.
Cheng Wei Cai cleaned the pots and pans.
Tan Xiao took the child to the hotel.
Shen Mo and Bai Youwei rested in their tent.
The tent was quiet.
Shen Mo's watch was the last shift, from 3:00 AM to 6:00 AM, so he lay down early, but it was still early, and he wasn't sleepy yet.
Bai Youwei sat beside him, slowly stroking the plush rabbit.
Neither of them spoke.
After lying down for a while, Shen Mo asked, “Did the rabbit level up after leaving the maze this time?”
Bai Youwei glanced at him. “Yes.”
Shen Mo propped himself up on his arm and looked at her, waiting for her to continue.
Bai Youwei, however, looked disinterested. “But, it's not the kind of upgrade I imagined.”
The corners of Shen Mo's mouth curled up. “What kind of upgrade did you imagine?”
“At least it could release more electrical energy, right?” Bai Youwei frowned, placing the plush rabbit in front of him. “But, its battery power hasn't recovered at all. If there's any change, it's just that it can understand simple commands now.”