The wooden door groaned as it shut, sealing out the clamor from outside.
Shen Niantang pressed her back against the rough planks, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her blue cotton shirt. She kept her eyes lowered, her gaze fixed on Commander Gu’s soaked canvas shoes. Mud from the lakeshore still clung to the tips, leaving dark, damp stains on the wooden floor.
"I... I’ll go check on Mu Yu..."
Chapter 64