Penny and her family decided to humor their guests this time round and set off for the Eastern Dragon Hotel.
Soon, they arrived at the shimmering towers of the hotel. They got themselves a private room and a full course meal.
A man in his military uniform walked into the room the moment all their dishes arrived. "Hello. I'm sorry for being late."
That person was none other than Yancy Tonkins.
He had been very reluctant to turn up for dinner when he heard that his uncle and aunt meant for it to be a blind date.
That was because he had just returned from a month-long, grueling competition in Northania where he represented Channing.
However, his eyes lit up and his heartbeat quickened when he saw Penny sitting by the table.
Oh my, what a beauty! I have to court her!
Hank stood up happily when he saw Yancy enter the room. "You're here, Yancy!"
Prudence turned to her daughter and said, "Kylie, move somewhere else and give your seat to your cousin."
Kylie was confused, but she did as she was told and gave up her seat next to Penny to her cousin Yancy.
With that, Penny was sandwiched between Yancy and Nathan.
There was something fishy about that arrangement.
What are the Tonkins trying to do by getting Yancy to sit next to Penny?
"This is my older brother's son Yancy. He's a captain in the military now, and he has been a soldier since he graduated from university. Isn't he great?"
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