The convoy finally squeezed out of the city area, with fewer and fewer people on the road, and the highway getting progressively worse.
Due to the lack of street lamps, the road ahead was entirely illuminated by the vehicle's headlights, and the surroundings were pitch black.
The sound of gunfire still rang in their ears incessantly, and they could occasionally see the horizon brightly lit up by flashes of artillery fire.
Once they left the outskirts of Aden, the convoy stopped. The Yemeni officer stated that they could no longer continue the escort. Any further, and it would be outside their military jurisdiction. Their presence could give rise to misunderstandings and possibly incite a firefight.
From this point on, it would be safer for the Chinese to escort themselves. Regardless of the faction, all armed forces were very friendly to the Chinese.
