As dusk fell, a corner of the city.
The setting sun slowly descended towards the horizon, its afterglow spilling over a towering expanse of wire fencing.
This wire netting separated the city from the wasteland district, with a sign mounted above that read "No Entry."
Looking down, the coarse sandy soil, still gathering puddles from last night's rain, rippled, reflecting the figures of two young girls.
Bai Zini and You Minglu walked silently along the edge of the wire fence, occasionally peering through the gaps at the riverside and grazing cows on the other side.
After a while, the former stopped, leaning her back against the wire net, emitting a light "clang" sound.
The desolate, tranquil surroundings subtly suggested that maybe some child might consider this place as a secret base.
Bai Zini raised her fair right hand, gently grabbing the gap in the wire fence.
She lowered her head and asked softly, "So, what did my master want from you?"