As the clock struck 5:00 a.m. in the morning, the translucent panel shimmered to life in Leon's mind, shattering through his glorious dream, then vanished.
Leon stood up, his arms touching his scalp. "What time is it?" He blinked twice, the leftover sleep reeling from his eyes.
He walked toward the small bathroom and pushed the door open. The door remained open as he washed himself.
After five minutes, he exited, feeling fully refreshed. Then, beside Liu Yan, the screen of her smart device lit up.
Ding! Ding!! Ding!!!
She groaned, her arms flaring upward, then slammed it hard on the device, muting the sounds.
Although her action gave her what she wanted, it woke up Wu Ze.
"Can't she stop using that? It's a waste." Wu Ze stood up, the back of her palm scrubbing her eyes as she moved toward the washroom.
Wu Ze entered and slammed the door shut, which sent the walls and the beds vibrating.
