It was pouring heavily by the time Wenzhi arrived at the small restaurant a few buildings away from the cheap motel he was staying in.
Evening had already settled over the city. Rain hammered against the streets while people rushed past beneath umbrellas, others shielding themselves with their hands as they ran through the storm.
Wenzhi stepped into the restaurant, welcomed by flickering lights and dim warmth.
The place was crowded with noise despite the weather.
He ordered takeout and waited quietly until his food was handed over to him.
The moment he turned to leave, lightning flashed violently across the sky.
The lights went out.
"The fuse is busted!"
"I almost had a heart attack."
Wenzhi stared blankly for a second before grabbing his food and pushing the door open, cold wind slamming into him.
The streets outside were emptier now.
He stepped into the rain without hesitation and started walking back toward the motel, water quickly soaking through his clothes.
