Qinghe had just gotten up and finished tidying up when she heard a knock on the door. Gu Che was outside, calling to ask whether she was coming out to eat, or if he should bring the food in.
Seeing that the people from the rooms across were all heading downstairs, Qinghe didn't do anything out of the ordinary and simply followed them down.
During the meal, Sun Nan's uncle briefly explained to them the rules of gambling on stones in Stone City, telling them they could try their luck if they found something that interested them, but they must not squander their money recklessly.
Not far from the hotel, they saw two imposing stone lions, and like an ancient city gate, the high city walls were carved with the words "Stone City." The walls encircled the entire place, giving off a serious and majestic presence—quite the grand gesture.
