Ye Hong playfully stuck out her tongue, then whispered, "Yes!"
At the same time, the courtyard gate silently opened, and an old voice inside said, "Honored guest, please come in!"
Xue An smiled slightly and stepped inside.
Upon entering, he was greeted by a beautifully crafted screen wall with a pair of couplets elegantly written on it.
As Heaven maintains its vigor through movement, a gentleman should continuously strive for self-improvement.
As Earth's nature is vast and accommodating, a gentleman should bear the virtues of tolerance and integrity.
Turning past the screen wall, there was a small courtyard.
In the center of the courtyard, a pomegranate tree was planted, under which a stone table was set. Beside the table sat an elderly man with white hair, pondering over a chessboard so deeply that he didn't even notice Xue An's arrival.
Xue An also remained silent, instead walking directly to the table.
