By the time we returned to Unit 50, the sky had already begun to darken.
The light from the sun was fading slowly, and a cool evening breeze moved through the narrow paths between the houses.
Smoke had already started rising from a few courtyards, and faint sounds of cooking could be heard from different directions.
I slowed my steps slightly as we approached our house.
Not far from us, An Li suddenly pointed to a house just a few meters away from ours.
"That one is mine," she said with a small smile.
I followed her gaze.
Her house was smaller than ours, but it was still in good condition. The courtyard was neat, and from the outside, it looked like someone had already settled in properly.
I nodded.
"It is close," I said.
She smiled again, clearly pleased.
Before she could leave, I spoke.
"We will be making dinner soon," I said calmly. "You and your family can come over."
The words came out naturally.
