The storm had passed, and a quiet rain began to fall.
...
The sheets and duvet cover had been changed. Xu Shengxia slept soundly through the night.
Qi Xiaoqi woke up a little after five the next morning. Though he'd only slept for a little over two hours, he was more energetic than ever.
After showering and getting dressed, he sat on the edge of the bed and leaned down to whisper a gentle goodbye.
Xu Shengxia furrowed her brow, clutching the duvet as she rolled over and went back to sleep.
Qi Xiaoqi smiled fondly, placing a kiss on her forehead. He didn't disturb her further. Putting on a face mask and a baseball cap, he rose and left.
...
His assistant's black Buick was already waiting in the underground parking garage. Qi Xiaoqi opened the door and slid into the back seat in one smooth, effortless motion.
