The atmosphere inside the courtyard was too warm and comforting. It seemed like no one could invade the peace that had been protected by the high stone walls surrounding the courtyard.
"Let's go," said Liu Xinyu as she prepared to get down from the tree.
"Are we leaving?" questioned Yiyi in surprise. "Already? Just like this?"
"Or else?" retorted Liu Xinyu. "Aren't you clear about the situation in front of us right now? We can't go inside. We can't hear anything from this place. What's the point of just watching it from so far away like thieves? It's better to leave when we can. We should know when to stop. Anyway, I already understood a lot from just watching the scene inside. I even got to see my little uncle."
"You don't even know the name of this little uncle," reminded Yiyi.
