190: Daytime (hours)

Time: October 22, 2075, 6:00 AM.

Location: Barker Family Camp, Fang Yun's tent.

It must be said, a bed is a wonderful thing.

Fang Yun, who had been excited by the chapter number just now, instantly fell into a dreamless sleep after interacting with the bed. (At this time, the exhausted Vavinia had already fallen asleep)

Six hours passed in a flash.

The sun hanging on the horizon had already begun to slowly warm the land.

However, the increasingly approaching winter made the sun's heating efficiency lower and lower.

Today's camp was a victory for low temperatures.

The Bakr Family members emerged from their respective tents, shivering.

Fang Yun, dressed neatly, walked out of his tent and was also swept by the cool breeze.

Unlike other clansmen, the perpetual thermostatic module built into his cybernetic body prevented him from feeling any chill; he only felt a bit cool.

"It's like a duality of hot and cold. If I want to experience any temperature, I just adjust my thermostatic module."

Looking at the gradually awakening camp, Fang Yun smiled.

"Yosh, a new day has begun."

"Beep, your schedule for today is as follows."

"06:10—06:30, head to Night City."

"06:30—06:35, head to the mission location."

"06:35—06:36, complete the commission assigned by Old Captain today."

"06:36—06:50, stake out near the Carter Company, and while there, gather information on Night City's layout divisions and architectural structure. Leave an offline monitoring program when departing the Carter Company."

"06:50—07:10, leave Night City, return to base, manufacture and bring back the 'massage chair' and cleaning spheres."

"07:10—07:20, return to Barker Family Camp."

"07:20—07:45, have breakfast with Vavinia."

"..."

The electronic prompt from Human Intelligence Ascension gradually drifted in the morning breeze, and Fang Yun drove thunder towards Night City.

...

The time came to 7:05 AM.

Fang Yun returned to the Barker Family Camp early, with thunder fully loaded with supplies brought back from the underground base, as well as a massage chair and cleaning spheres.

He parked thunder next to the tent, turned off the engine, and got out.

Fang Yun passed the verification for the support field generator, pulled open the tent flap, and tiptoed into the tent.

On the soft wool bed, Vavinia was still asleep.

Fang Yun walked to the bed, magically produced a small stool, set it down, and sat on it, quietly leaning on the bedside.

Vavinia looked adorable in her sleep, and Fang Yun's gaze was firmly drawn to her.

With the blackout mode disengaged, the morning light streamed through the translucent panel at the top of the tent, casting a faint glow on her snow-white skin.

Her long eyelashes trembled slightly with her breathing.

The thin wool blanket gently rose and fell with her breathing.

Suddenly, Vavinia shifted her body.

Her slender collarbone appeared from beneath the slipped blanket, and with it, an abyss appeared, an abyss that had not swallowed countless lives last night.

Fang Yun admired her for a moment, then reached out and pulled the wool blanket up, re-covering the bottomless abyss, and incidentally smoothed a few strands of hair clinging to her lips behind her ear.

At this moment, Fang Yun slowed his breathing, emptied his mind, and allowed himself to be immersed in Vavinia's sleeping face.

The air seemed to stand still at this moment, with only the second hand of the clock on the bedside table proving the passage of time.

Suddenly, Vavinia's brows furrowed slightly, like a disturbed butterfly spreading its wings, and she opened her eyes.

Fang Yun held his breath, watching her long eyelashes flutter with her blinking eyelids.

Her eyes, which always held starlight, were now veiled with a thin mist, carrying the dazed and soft innocence of just waking up.

Vavinia blinked unconsciously, her gaze unfocused for a few seconds before slowly focusing on Fang Yun's face.

"Morning~."

Her voice was soft with lingering sleepiness, sweet and sticky like marshmallow; at least, that's how sweet and sticky it sounded to Fang Yun.

Fang Yun smiled and reached out, gently caressing her cheek.

Vavinia returned a hazy, faint smile.

Her breath brushed his knuckles, warm and gentle.

Her defenseless appearance warmed Fang Yun's heart, and he couldn't help but kiss her lips.

"Hehehe." (˶˃ ᵕ ˂˶)

Vavinia would only enter deep sleep when she was certain she was in a safe environment.

And only in deep sleep would she show such a cute expression from being groggy.

"Take a picture, and show it to her when she's awake. (wicked smile)"

Fang Yun's lips involuntarily curved upwards, and the clicking sounds of Human Intelligence Ascension's camera echoed in his mind.

By the time Vavinia gradually woke up, Fang Yun was already satisfied.

Then, Fang Yun pulled underwear, a shirt, and a coat from the foot of the bed, smiling as he helped Vavinia get dressed.

Gradually waking up, Vavinia had already realized what she had just done.

Her increasingly red earlobes and cheeks silently conveyed her shyness to Fang Yun.

Fang Yun continued to smile, helping Vavinia, who was as stiff as a wood puppet, put on all her clothes.

A gentle pat, and ripples spread.

Vavinia was instantly activated by his slap, becoming lively again.

She covered her bottom and puffed out her cheeks, looking at Fang Yun.

"Alright, alright. You're a great beauty with an elder sister style, why be shy about this?"

Vavinia pouted slightly, listening to Fang Yun's teasing voice, a hint of dissatisfaction on her face.

Then, as if suddenly remembering something, her eyes darted, and she showed a mischievous smile.

"!"

Fang Yun felt the warmth and softness on his lips, his eyes widened slightly, revealing a hint of surprise.

He saw joy, happiness, and affection in Vavinia's eyes.

So, Fang Yun reached out and pulled her into his embrace, giving her the punishment she desired... or was it a reward? (smile)

After a long kiss, their lips parted.

Fang Yun licked his lips, supported the somewhat limp, soft body in his arms, and softly said:

"That's enough for now, if we continue, we'll miss breakfast."

"Hmm-hmm."

Vavinia nestled in Fang Yun's arms, humming twice, seemingly indicating her agreement.

"I brought back a massage chair and some cleaning spheres for you."

"The massage chair can help you relieve fatigue. Whenever you feel tired, you can lie on it and enjoy for a while."

"As for the cleaning spheres..."

Fang Yun leaned close to Vavinia's ear and whispered the function of the cleaning spheres to her.

"..."

A blush slowly crept up Vavinia's cheeks.

She looked up and met Fang Yun's gaze, her shimmering eyes hiding an unspeakable shyness... and a hint of eagerness.

"Stop right there, let's talk about it tonight. Our top priority now is to go have breakfast, then come back and unload the stuff from the car."

"...Alright."

...

Fang Yun eventually took Vavinia to the dining hall.