The living room was quiet, lit only by the soft glow of a small night light. There was no sign of his parents.
Clearly, they had long since returned to their bedroom to enjoy their time alone.
Shen Yuan's anxious heart finally settled.
He turned and gave an "OK" sign to Li Zhi, who was right behind him, silently mouthing the words, "Coast is clear. Let's go."
Li Zhi nodded, pulling her long down jacket tighter around herself and making sure she was completely bundled up.
Shen Yuan stepped aside to clear the doorway, and Li Zhi, as nimble as a kitten, quickly and silently slipped out the door.
Li Zhi glanced back at Shen Yuan, her eyes urging him to hurry.
Shen Yuan got the message and quickly followed her.
The two of them tiptoed quickly across the quiet living room, taking each step with extreme care, terrified of waking Old Shen and Zhang Yuyan in the bedroom.
