At the entrance of the village, under the large tree, what used to be the regular gathering place for the local idlers was unusually tranquil today with only a single, lonely figure in sight.
Suizi was quietly gazing in the direction of the setting sun, waiting for the figure she had been longing for to appear.
Occasionally, a few villagers would pass by, stopping to greet her.
Suizi would respond with a smile. She was a bit of an introvert, but she didn't allow her anxiety to show.
Yu Jingting had been out all day. It was almost dinner time at home, yet he hadn't returned.
Feeling anxious at home, Suizi had decided to come out and wait for him.
This sight was caught by a few women standing near the entrance of the village's supply and marketing cooperative.
"Is Teacher Xiaochen waiting for Tiegen?"
"She must be. She's been standing there for quite a while. It's really pitiful."