Originally, Zheng Qing just wanted to fool the shadow, so he covered his head and pretended to sleep.
Unexpectedly, in no time, he actually fell asleep, and this nap lasted from midday till sunset, by which time the sunlight outside the window had turned a dark red, casting a long, dim glow on the white walls.
Zheng Qing was awakened by a faint rustling sound.
He opened his eyes to a world of white, making him almost think he had returned to the land of void he once visited, but soon he realized it was just the white powder on the hospital room walls.
Unlike the pale, deathly white of the land of void, the white powder walls before him, under the sunlight, exuded a reassuring softness, full of vibrant life.
It wasn't time to turn on the lights yet.
The orange sunset shone through the clear glass windows, bathing the hospital room in a warm, comfortable glow, making Zheng Qing feel like he wanted to continue his slumber.
But a voice quickly brought him to full alertness.
