Zhao Wuyang nodded. “I’m not that bold. As they walked away, I realized that I was too afraid to stay by myself. That’s why I followed them.” 

Zhao Wuyang lowered his head, looking aggrieved. 

I didn’t really know how to comfort him. I thought for a second before telling him sheepishly, “Your tea is cold. Let me pour more hot tea for you.” 

Zhao Wuyang thanked me and continued his story. “Shortly after we entered the forbidden area, we saw an abandoned tomb. It was so large that it would take four or five people to join hands to encircle it. The entire tomb was covered in wild grass. I didn’t know how long the tomb had been there since the words on the tombstone were weathered away.” 

You guys sure were bold! You deliberately trespassed into the forbidden area, even complaining that the tombstone’s words weren’t clear enough!

Zhao Wuyang recalled the scene at the time, his face showing his growing restlessness and anxiety. “Even...