Chapter 435: Next Door 3_1
After saying that, He Zhilan looked again at He Teng, "Do you understand? This is a custom to avoid disasters and ensure safety, it must not be abandoned! Even though we are away from home, we must still abide by it! Because no matter where we go or where we live, we must live peacefully. That way, dad will feel relieved back at home."
Although the relationship between what He Zhilan said later and the previous legend she told was somewhat far-fetched, He Teng still nodded in agreement, indicating he understood. Watching He Zhilan scold him like an elderly person, he found it amusing. During the winter break, He Zhilan had grown noticeably stronger, at least she was considerably more courageous compared to his time in the military academy.
The light being on did not affect He Teng in any way. After He Zhilan finished scolding him, she lay down as well, and stopped talking for the time being. She closed her eyes, ready to rest, just as he had hoped. However, her small, white hands circled his arm. Her fingertips were somewhat cold. He Teng thought to himself that since his rank and salary had increased, he should remember to take care of He Zhilan.
Late at night, the New Year’s Eve military didn’t set off fireworks like it would be done outside. After all, the military was a rather orderly place, and fireworks were absolutely forbidden. Moreover, it isn’t like the height of summer when there would be the chirping and buzzing of insects. Therefore, at this time, the surroundings were utterly quiet.
He Zhilan had only lain down for a short while when she began to feel sleepy. Just as she was about to sleep, she suddenly heard a strange noise and opened her eyes. She listened attentively for a moment before turning to look at He Teng, whose eyes were closed, wondering if he was also asleep.
"Big brother, are you asleep?" He Zhilan said quietly, "Did you hear a strange noise?"
He Teng hadn’t fallen asleep, but he didn’t open his eyes in response to He Zhilan. Instead, he simply told her not to worry too much and to go back to sleep.
But, if He Zhilan could hear the noise, how could He Teng, who had exceptional hearing, not hear it?