Wang Yongzhu stepped forward and knocked on the small gate. A gatekeeper emerged, frowning at the newcomers: "Who are you looking for?"
Wang Yongzhu smiled faintly, "Brother, we are looking for Teacher Wang, Wang Yongan."
The gatekeeper was taken aback, "Who are you to him? Why are you seeking him?" As he spoke, he sized up the three people. Judging by their attire, a hint of disdain appeared in the corner of the gatekeeper's eye.
"Teacher Wang is my elder brother. We are his younger siblings. Our father is gravely ill, and we wish for my elder brother to come back and see our old man," said Wang Yongzhu as she took out a handkerchief, dabbing around her eyes to affect a mournful look.
Listening to this, the gatekeeper's expression softened to a mix of sympathy and suspicion, "You are Teacher Wang's siblings? Such a pity, Teacher Wang had resigned from our academy half a month ago. How come you, being his siblings, do not know?"
