Joseph held the recent news in his hands as he patiently educated Isabella on the topic. She listened intently, but her silence made it hard for him to gauge her reaction. Joseph couldn't help but wonder how the little girl spent her Mid-Autumn Festival, but he didn't dwell on it for long.
Meanwhile, Rose was participating in a women's professional Go individual competition held at West Lake. A few female players from the chess institute accompanied her, most of whom were older than her. The organizer had designated a hotel for all the participants. They all checked into standard rooms except for Rose, who had brought an assistant and arranged for a separate room.
As they were waiting for the elevator, Patricia, the oldest participant, smiled at Rose and said, "Rose, I'm a light sleeper.
