There is a soft sound, amusement in a way but probably not heard as such unless someone really knows Lan Wangji well. He steps up to it and bends so that he can get a good grip on the end of it.

Then with an ease that is caused by a lifetime of handstands and strength exercises he lifts up the end of the tree and starts to move it. It isn't completely lifting it into the air but he has enough of the end off the ground to be able to move it towards the edge of the road.