With the first lamps just being lit, the evening draped itself like ink over the courtyard.
As the clock quietly pointed to eight, pedestrians on the street grew sparse, and a tranquil atmosphere settled all around.
Only the dim, yellowish light at the entrance of the courtyard flickered in the night breeze.
Xushu dragged his slightly weary steps toward the courtyard.
From afar, he spotted a familiar figure pacing back and forth at the entrance.
Drawing closer, he saw it was none of than Yan Bugui, whose lean figure was drawn out into a long shadow under the light.
Xushu raised an eyebrow slightly, a trace of surprise crossing his face as he bantered,
"Well, well, if it isn't Third Uncle! You really are dedicated. It's already this late, and you're still standing guard at the front gate. Your sense of responsibility is simply second to none."
Hearing the voice, Yan Bugui quickly turned around. His face instantly blossomed into a smile, and he said with quite a proud air,
"Hah, it's just that things haven't been very peaceful outside lately. As a Committee Head of the courtyard, I have to take responsibility. To prevent any bad elements from sneaking in and making trouble, I need to protect the old and young in our compound."
Hearing this, Xushu sincerely gave a thumbs-up and praised,
"Third Uncle truly lives up to your reputation as an educator. Your ideological awareness is just so high, and such dedication is truly worthy of everyone's emulation and respect."
Chapter 59