It was late. Very late. Aunt Wine had been waiting until the sun was setting, but Anji did not turn up. Concerned, the retired woman packed some food for three time-insensitive fools and marched to Researcher Ke's compound.
"Little cutie! It's dinner time!" she called from outside loudly. However, it was unusually silent inside.
Most researchers placed soundproofing wards around their labs because they could get rowdy. Hence, Aunt Wine entered unceremoniously, intending to reprimand the workaholics for setting terrible examples for a child. However, when she entered, it was completely dark, something unusual for the stargazing lover.
"What happened?" she questioned, venturing further in when she saw the shattered bowl on the floor and disorganised furniture. Something big had happened.
Worried, the head chef searched the entire compound. Yet, she did not find anyone around. Concerned, she went to the other labs to find out what happened.
