"What's happening?"
Jiao Yuan stopped doing his homework and started listening. The noise outside had started suddenly, just like last time when there was a thief. He put down his pen, looked around, and noticed that his cat had not yet returned.
Mr. Jiao put down the sixth-grade Chinese textbook he was holding and walked to the window. Several young and middle-aged adults from the surrounding buildings started to come out, and curious children peered through their windows or balconies at the commotion, only to be quickly pulled back inside by their parents.
"Sit down!" Mr. Jiao called Jiao Yuan, who had approached the window, and took out his phone to inquire about the situation from others. He also made a call to the old lady living on the first floor since those living on the ground floor often received news faster.
