Gu Xinyan admired the beautiful night view through the apartment's floor-to-ceiling windows.
The night in Earth Sea is a brilliant sea of lights, with colorful glimmers swirling everywhere, dancing in an endless flow.
They bring a feeling of warmth, especially to travelers far from home, soothing the faint homesickness within.
She had just made a call to chat with her sister, sharing her experiences in Earth Sea; usually, they talk face-to-face, but today's call felt particularly intimate.
Alone as a stranger in a strange land, holidays heighten the longing for family. After hanging up, a wave of loneliness surged back.
She glanced at the wall clock; it was already past one in the morning, yet Xu Xiangbei hadn't returned. That kid, who knows where he's off to having fun.
For some reason, she began to worry about Xu Xiangbei, her mind racing with thoughts, picking up the phone, even dialing his number but not pressing call.
