C30 The Tree Wants to be Quiet but the Wind Does Not Stop Blowing

"Xiaodong, there seems to be some trouble at our place."

Ning Chujing's voice, filled with urgency and panic, came through the phone.

For some time, his aunt hadn't visited the Lai family home, and Zhang Xiaodong had been too swamped with work to check on her.

"Aunt, what's going on? Take your time, I'm on my way."

A chill ran through Zhang Xiaodong as he swiftly headed out the door