"Brother, take your time on the way!" Mr. Gu got up and walked to the door. Seeing that it was still somewhat clear outside, he didn't keep Uncle Gu any longer, fearing that when it got dark, he wouldn't be able to see his way back.
"Alright, I'm heading home then!" Uncle Gu waved his hand and walked toward the village path.
Once Uncle Gu was gone, Mr. Gu locked the courtyard gate. He didn't notice a shadow lurking outside the courtyard wall, peering into the Gu family's yard. When Mr. Gu closed the gate, the figure could only crouch down by the wall and peek surreptitiously, then withdrew. That shadowy figure was staying in the neighboring yard the Gu family had bought.
After Mr. Gu and the others fell asleep, Gu Chengyu entered his private space to practice inner strength for an hour. He then practiced swordsmanship for another hour. Calming his mind, he intended to refine his calligraphy inside that space.
