"We are here to pray for marriage, Liu Jin said with a smile.
"Then draw your lot then, the lady said.
Liao Man and Liu Jin draw their lot randomly. Liu Jin's face kept wandering around the room.
"You guys are a match from heaven. I hope our red string can bring you guys together, the lady said.
"Thanks, Liao Man accepted the red string and she pulled Liu Jin along with her.
"Do you think they are here, Liao Man whispered as they walk outside.
"Don't you think something is off. This is a place for marriage, how come there is only person supervising this place, Liu Jin speculated suspiciously.
"Then let go check again, Liao Man said tugging at Liu Jin's sleeve.
"No, we can't act rashly. Let's go back first, Liu Jin said after a while.
Okay then, Liao Man said obediently.
Both Liao Man and Liu Jin then left.
At night,
Lu Yi was finally awake after awhile but Xiaoyi was asleep.
Lu Yi felt a bit hot and gently removed the blanket in order not to wake Xiaoyi up.
Xiaoyi also woke up after a while and when she couldn't find Lu Yi beside her, she instantly panicked.
"Lu Yi, are you there, Xiaoyi said worriedly as her voice echoed around the cave.
"I am here, Lu Yi said and walked towards Xiaoyi.
"Are you okay. You should have wake me up. What should I do if something happens to you, Xiaoyi scolded as he circled around Lu Yi to confirm if he was okay.
Lu Yi just smiled gently.
"Let me show you something, Lu Yi said and pulled Xiaoyi along.
Lu Yi found a new place inside the cave.
"We can see sunrise and sunset here, Xiaoyi said all smiles.
"The sunset is so beautiful, Xiaoyi said grinning.
By sunset, the sky was clearing to the north and the east which made the sky extremely rosy.
The evening sun cast long shadows on the ground. The slanting rays of the setting sun gave a warm orange tinge to the sky. The sky was ablaze with the fire of the setting sun.
"I have checked around. There are few basic necessities here. There are also animals around but am not sure there are dangerous animal so don't run around, Lu Yi said with a hint of concern, snapping Xiaoyi out of her daze.
"Ok, Xiaoyi nodded.
"Did you just say there are food around, Xiaoyi said.
"Yes, we can catch fish in the river and there is also flour. We can also catch animals, Lu Yi said and Xiaoyi widened her eyes.
"Can you cook, Xiaoyi asked.
"Of course, Lu Yi said smugly.
"Then let's eat. Am really hungry, Xiaoyi said as she held her stomach childishly.
Lu Yi prepared a few dishes. Dumplings, Steamed Buns, Roasted Rabbit, Smoked Fish and some pancakes.
Xiaoyi was salivating when she saw the table full of food.
"Wait a minute, where did you see the table, Xiaoyi asked in dismay.
"Didn't I tell you someone once lived here, Lu Yi said.
"Right, you did, Xiaoyi said and sat down hurriedly.
"Here, Lu said pointing chopsticks to Xiaoyi who was about to dive in.
Xiaoyi tasted all the dishes and felt astonished.
"I suddenly want to learn how to cook, Xiaoyi said as she ate the steamed bun.
The steamed buns prepared by Lu Yi have an extremely soft, fluffy crumb and a fine texture. The bun had a golden colour with very little white at the side. The crust have no crack nor blister and is evenly brown. In spite of their soft consistency, the buns are very stable.
"How do you learn how to cook, Xiaoyi asked as she moved closer.
"When I was a kid, I usually sneak into the kitchen to steal food. After sometime, I was caught. My father ordered the servant not to serve me for two weeks. During those weeks, I learned cooking, Lu Yi said with melancholy which was quickly replaced with a hint of coldness.
"Sorry, did I touch your sore spot, Xiaoyi said remorsefully.
"Eat quickly, we need to find a way out, Lu Yi said trying to change the topic.
"Oh, Xiaoyi responded and began to eat.