It Was Not Him!
"Why is she not moving?" Yichen thought as he looked at the girl. She was stuck on her step for some reason.
They had been staying in this state for more than a minute. This stalemate condition was making him anxious about various things.
With each passing second, his heart was thumping inside him. His palm was wet with sweat. Subconsciously, he wiped his hands on his robes while waiting. He wanted either of them to take some action.
'Oh, there she moves,' he sighed when Le Fang Ling continued walking. He let out a relieved breath and continued his chase from a safe distance. Although he was sure he was not found by her(yet), he decided to play it safe. There was no gain in rushing things and getting caught.
He became more careful than before. He not only veiled his presence but also was tiptoeing.