Lin Nianhe was still having a late-night discussion with Principal Wu, the elder and the younger speaking in low voices as they hatched their daring and reckless plan, both of their eyes exceptionally bright.
The flickering candlelight cast little flame-like specks of gold on the frost-covered window.
"Sister Lin, Brother Cheng is back, and the person has been captured."
Feng Wei's subdued voice sounded from outside the room.
The room had poor soundproofing; Principal Wu heard his words as well.
Lin Nianhe was momentarily startled, hastily set down her pen in response, and while putting on her clothes, she said to Principal Wu, "Principal, you rest. I'll go take a look and come back to tell you."
"I'll come with you," Principal Wu also got off the kang, "I won't have peace of mind if I don't see for myself."
"It's cold outside..." Lin Nianhe tried to stop her.
Principal Wu tucked a hot water bottle into her bosom and said to her, "It's okay, let's go."
