(Modify later) Xu Huo was in no hurry to leave, but the others were not as patient. The gourmet and botanist had a conflict, reaching the point where they would become upset at each other's presence, but once Mr. Wen returned, they each went about their own business.
The botanist, claiming a need for a final check, spent most of his time in the garden, except when eating or sleeping. He was also there at night, but after midnight, the butler would remind him to go back to sleep.
The gourmet's task was to nurse Mr. Wen's health, so he spent time in the kitchen and also visited Mr. Wen to inquire directly about his health status, frequently going to Mr. Wen's study and bedroom.
The scholar came to visit Xu Huo twice, each time subtly using psychological hints. His objective seemed linked to Mr. Wen, likely aiming to learn from Xu Huo the location of Mr. Wen's private collections.
