By the time Yi Chen had arrived outside the residence, it was around six in the evening. He had spent more time than he had anticipated at the Red Velvet Pavilion.
Knock! Knock!
Tapping the door handles two times, he made his way inside the gate and saw Qin Yao's approaching figure from within.
"Brother Chen, you're finally here," Qin Yao said with a bright expression on his face.
"Yes," Yi Chen nodded and said while glancing at his perspiring figure, "You were practising your spearmanship?"
"Yes, I just finished a few moments ago and was about to go freshen up," Qin Yao stated while breathing heavily.
"That's good." Yi Chen nodded in a satisfied manner and stated, "Go and freshen up, then. Meanwhile, I'll make the preparation for our dinner."
"Alright, Brother Chen," Qin Yao smiled and soon went to the bathing area.
'I was so engrossed in the matches and the following discussion with Madam Gao that I didn't even notice how hungry I was…'
