After passing the rocks, Shen Jingqi arrived at the east side of the lake.
At a certain point, Shen Jingqi couldn't see the tower anymore.
After walking forward for about ten steps, the tower's outline reappeared.
Shen Jingqi looked to the left side; there was a single seat by the lake where blankets of snow had piled up.
The entire east side was devoid of people.
Shen Jingqi walked along the lakeside, heading towards a pavilion up ahead.
There were faint voices coming from inside the pavilion, as though someone was on the phone.
This person was dressed in a thick down jacket, completely bundled up.
Shen Jingqi walked past him sideways.
Walking another few dozen meters, he reached the north side of the lake.
Here, the voices of people grew louder.
You could see the ice surface dotted with ice carts and skates everywhere.
Ahead was a large sign:
[Ming Lake Ice Rink: Trial Operation Starts]
[Opening Hours:
December 22, 2024 — January 17, 2025 (Tentative)
