The evening meal was quite sumptuous, the family gathered around the dinner table, chatting about household matters. Although no one mentioned the word "farewell," every word and gesture was imbued with the emotion of parting.
Fourth Aunt and Yang Yuan had stayed at home for so many days that everyone had become accustomed to their presence.
Especially Yang Fan.
He hadn't even fully felt the gentleness of Fourth Aunt and Yang Yuan, exploring every possible gesture, and now it was time to say goodbye.
Regret and reluctance were certainly present.
But he managed to restrain these emotions well and didn't show them.
After dinner, while the women lingered in the courtyard, gossiping idly, Yang Fan went to bathe early.
He was prepared to be busy until dawn tonight.
And his early preparation was not at all superfluous: upon finishing his bath, he found messages from Yang Yuan and Fourth Aunt.
A challenge.