C26 The Beginning of the Change

As Ho Lee opened the window, a breath of fresh morning air greeted him, accompanied by the cheerful chirping of birds. A gentle breeze caressed his face, infusing the moment with the unmistakable essence of spring.

Casting a sidelong glance at the bedside clock, Ho Lee noted it was already seven o'clock. A whole half-hour had slipped by amidst the morning's commotion.

Straightening his clothes