Chapter 12: Escalating Conflict
Chapter 12: Escalating Conflict
A thunderstorm broke out.
Raindrops the size of soybeans covered the entire city and surrounding areas in an instant. It was as if the world had been draped in a thin veil, making everything appear vague and indistinct.
People crowded the streets to find shelter from the rain. Skirts clung to long, shapely legs as the water soaked through, making them even more striking.
The bakery saw a few people come in to avoid the rain. Embarrassed, they bought some bread out of courtesy.
On any other day, regulars might have filled the room with lively chatter, brightening the atmosphere of the bakery. But today, no one seemed to be in the mood to talk. Everyone looked heavy-hearted, gazing at the dark sky outside.
Low-hanging clouds seemed so close you could almost touch them. They not only loomed over Jingang City but weighed down on people’s emotions as well.
Jingang City often experienced such thunderstorms, especially in summer. Being near the coast, storms came and went quickly.
Sometimes, people appreciated these storms—they washed away the city’s dust, freshened the air, and brought a temporary reprieve from the oppressive heat. But now, no one was in the mood to think about such things.