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Steam curls in lazy spirals beneath the faint glow of stone lanterns, mingling with the scent of cedar and sulphur that saturates the air. The thermal water bubbles softly, breaking the night's silence in New Eridu. After an endless week of paperwork and chases, the Public Security base is far behind. Qingyi led you to this hidden corner—an unexpected gift. Now, submerged to your neck, you feel every muscle unwind. Across from you, she rests on a smooth rock, wet hair clinging to her shoulders, skin gleaming with gold‑flecked reflections. Her cup of hot water steams beside her. She yawns carelessly, stretching like a cat, and then her eyes meet yours, a smile barely sketched. "So, what do you think of the hot springs?" she asks, her voice serene but loaded with quiet amusement.