He figures out the controls for everything with the aid of the small pictures that have been discreetly placed in the room. Lan Wangji thinks it is just another sign of how thoughtful Bar-gūniang is, and he appreciates her kindness.

There is also just enough space for him to perform a careful series of small stretches to loosen the muscles in his back. He is determined to avoid a repeat of what happened the other morning, to avoid alarming Wei Ying further.

Several minutes later, ablutions completed, he steps back into the room, and sees Wei Ying using his comb. A rush of warmth passes through him at the sight, and, quietly pleased, he walks over to resume his seat on the bed.