646 A Million Times for You 8 (1/2)
An Xiaoning did not sleep peacefully that night.
Nun Jingxin really did appear in her dreams, making An Xiaoning feel overjoyed even during her sleep.
During the dream, Nun Jingxin was still the same as when she was alive, and so was her tone.
Just like the elderly lady mentioned, Nun Jingxin gave her a nod of approval regarding the matter of An Xiaoning becoming her protege.
She thought that it would be a good idea for An Xiaoning to further her skills and abilities.
It was already daybreak by the time An Xiaoning woke up.
She took a look at her watch to discover that it was already past six o'clock in the morning.
Days were shorter and nights were longer during the winter. She decided to get out of bed since she was no longer sleepy.
After washing up, she sat by the dressing table to put on some makeup. Lin Mingxi, too, woke up soon after.
Lin Mingxi moved her body upwards and leaned against the headboard. Staring at An Xiaoning, the sleepy-eyed Lin Mingxi asked, ”Why are you up so early?”
”It's already past six o'clock. Keep sleeping for a while longer if you're still tired,” An Xiaoning answered, looking at her reflection in the mirror while drawing her eyebrows.
”I'm not going to sleep anymore. It was snowing so heavily last night, there must be plenty of snow outside, enough to build a snowman,” said Lin Mingxi as she lifted the duvet and got out of bed.
”Go downstairs and build one then. I'll go down once I'm done with my makeup.”
”Wait for me, I'll go back to my room to change and freshen up.” Lin Mingxi then skipped out of the room merrily.
An Xiaoning finished doing her makeup soon. By the time she was standing on the snow with some tools for building a snowman, Lin Mingxi was still yet to come downstairs.
Thus, An Xiaoning began piling the snow on her own with the shovel. A few minutes later, Lin Mingxi came forth together with Gu Beicheng.
”Xiaoning, let's compete and see who can build the best snowman in the shortest possible time,” Lin Mingxi suggested.
”But whoever completes it in the quickest time will still lose if his or her snowman is the uglier one. I think we should compete for the best-looking snowman. How will the winner be rewarded?” An Xiaoning asked while squatting on the ground.
”He or she shall be rewarded with a kiss.”
An Xiaoning stood up and looked at Gu Beicheng while smiling. ”Did you see that? Your wife keeps wanting to take liberties with me after sleeping with me last night. Aren't you going to take her in hand?” she jested.
”If she falls for a man, I'll definitely beat her into a pulp. But if her lover is a woman, how am I supposed to intervene? I think I'll cry for a long time instead,” Gu Beicheng answered.
Staring at the couple, An Xiaoning said, ”If my snowman turns out to be the best-looking one, you two shall treat me to some hotpot tonight. I'm sure Beicheng knows which restaurant to go to for the best hotpot in town since he's a glutton. If I lose, I'll treat you guys instead. You'll pick the place.”
That was not a reward at all…
Gu Beicheng smiled and said, ”You make it sound as if I don't already treat you to meals regularly…”
”Aren't we just playing a game? The process is the most important. What matters is we have fun,” said An Xiaoning, blinking her eyes.
”Alright, let's begin.”
An Xiaoning took a long time to build her snowman. However, she did not build a typical snowman and instead sculpted the balls of snow into the figure of a young lady.
She used the vegetables that she had brought to decorate her snow sculpture, giving it a nose, mouth, a pair of eyes, and eyebrows. It looked incredibly realistic.
On the other hand, Lin Mingxi built an unsightly snow sculpture that looked nothing like a snowman at all. As expected, she lost.
However, the three of them thoroughly enjoyed themselves and even took several pictures together while standing in front of their masterpieces.
They then proceeded to have breakfast after having had their fun.