"Knock, knock, knock!" came the sound of knocking on the door.
"Who's there?" Hu Xiaodong turned around, paused his sweeping hand, and asked.
"It's me, Tang Xiaoquan!"
"Ah! It's you, Quan! Hang on a sec, I'll let you in!"
Taking a few steps to the door, Hu Xiaodong removed the latch and unlocked it.
Some readers wonder, why bother with so many locks in the village?
No choice. It's called being prepared for the unexpected. Although things seem calm now, before the walls are completed, anything could happen.
So to ensure the safety of the settlement, Old Xu gave clear instructions on security measures when we moved in.
Apart from ensuring 24-hour patrols and surveillance, each household was asked to lock doors and windows, especially when resting.
Though these wooden doors might not offer much protection during a fight, they at least serve as a barrier. Even if it just alerts the team inside, that's something.
"Xiaotang, why are you here? Something up?"
