And if he'd stayed any longer in that lazy alley, Tian Lu swore he might've turned into one of those old men who argued all day about which flavor of instant noodles was the best.
Of course, he was firmly on Team Beef-Flavored Instant Noodles.
Just a few minutes into standing by the store door, he was already munching on a handful of Original Salted Potato Chips.
Chomp. Snrk.
The crunch was satisfying.
"Hrmh."
"Good." Tian Lu muttered through a bite.
He glanced around the scorched alleyway again, the heat rising gently off the ground.
It had been a peaceful breakfast so far.
But right as he reached for another chip -
A tremor rippled beneath his boots.
Tian Lu immediately stopped his actions.
His gaze sharpened.
Another thud.
Followed by the rapid scuffle of feet, a dragging noise, and -
"Stop! I said stop, you silly girl!"
A girl's voice echoed sharply from the main street bend.
Tian Lu turned his head toward where the sound was coming from.
