Everyone arrived early, truly just because they were afraid they wouldn't be able to see, just like rushing for good stuff in a supermarket.
Once the conference hall reached a certain number of people, it would be packed, and no one else could squeeze in; they could only stand outside. I reckon the organizers will have to rope off the entrance soon to stop more people from coming in.
Teacher Lu worried for the students from the hospital: "There are too many people."
Are there any seats left? A few people looked inside the room, knowing some colleagues had come early to save seats.
A figure stood up from the front row seats and called out, "Teacher Lu!"
"He came earlier than us." Seeing that it was Student Yu from his own building who had saved a seat, Teacher Lu happily responded.
The group made their way through the narrow gaps between the people.
