Midnight.
It was already midnight.
Central Park was gradually cleared out. Only after the last group of residents had left did Jiaolin County's staff finally breathe a sigh of relief.
"Finally over."
"I'm exhausted."
"Let's go. Time for us to head home too."
"Go back and get some rest. There's still another day of the Culture Festival tomorrow."
With the excitement of the gala fading, everyone left behind was utterly worn out and dispersed to go home.
Dong Xuebin, however, had not left. Near the park's side gate, he was chatting with several celebrities, including Zhou Xuguo and Liu Han. They were all leaving overnight, presumably because they had performances elsewhere and could not wait until tomorrow to catch a flight. As the one who had invited them, Dong Xuebin naturally had to see them off. They had come all this way and performed so hard without taking a single cent from Jiaolin County. He could not possibly just abandon them and let them leave on their own.
"Your cars aren't here yet?" Dong Xuebin said. "How about I arrange some transportation for you?"
Zhou Xuguo checked his watch and smiled. "No need. They should be here any minute now."
Liu Han made a phone call as well, then said to Dong Xuebin, "My car's here too. It's at the main entrance. It just needs to drive around."
Zhou Xuguo said, "Secretary Dong, you should head back too. It's getting late."
"It's fine. I'm not in a hurry." Dong Xuebin naturally could not leave yet. Several county officials and staff members were there accompanying him as well.
A moment later, the cars that had come to pick them up arrived.
After exchanging a few farewells, Zhou Xuguo, Liu Han, and the others departed one after another.
"You should all head