The cold rain hit the windows of the dilapidated rental house as if it were free of charge. The crackling sound was mixed with the sound of punches and curses from the food stalls downstairs, making it so noisy that it made people irritated. Huo Huainan curled up on the squeaky old sofa, wrapped in two thin blankets and still felt the cold air in the bones. The raincoat that had just delivered the last takeout order was thrown in the corner. Water stains flowed down along the lines of the fabric, and a small pool of black mud accumulated on the floor.
