Just then, Housekeeper Ye walked in and said, "Second Young Master, Miss Zi, breakfast has been prepared.
Zi Yi asked Ian, "Have you eaten breakfast? Do you want to join us?"
Ian and Lu Jingye had been working outside the entire night and they certainly had not eaten. Ian said in a gentlemanly manner, "Thank you and sorry to disturb you."
He stood up and followed them as they headed to the dining table.
After breakfast, Zi Yi and Dou Xiangling were just about to return to their rooms and pack their belongings, when Ian politely called out to Dou Xiangling.
When Dou Xiangling turned around to look in his direction, he said in a gentlemanly manner, "I have something to discuss with you alone. I wonder if it is convenient for you to spare me a few minutes of your time?"
Before Zi Yi had the chance to speak, Zi Yi looked at him defensively. "Why are you looking for my cousin? What's there to discuss between the two of you?"
