Chi Mian's home was a quaint, ancient manor, simply decorated yet full of charm.
Holding the freshly printed documents, Gu Dai couldn't help but ask, "How was Master Zhen Chan deceived back then?"
Chi Mian gazed skyward, recalling, "My mom mentioned that a group had once approached Aunt Zhen to participate in a competition. She returned very upset. The specifics are unclear, but we all knew Aunt Zhen had been duped, making it hard for her to trust others now."
Gu Dai nodded, resolving to investigate the matter further.
Preparing to try again with Master Zhen Chan, she suddenly felt the ground tremble as she stood up.
Sensing something amiss, Gu Dai asked Chi Mian, "Did you feel the ground shake just now?"
Chi Mian, unperturbed, nodded, "I did feel it. But such tremors are common here; we're used to them."
Still uneasy but reassured by Chi Mian's calm, Gu Dai tried to set aside her worries.
