Upon seeing a group of about ten teenagers approaching with great vigor from around the street corner, Da Hu's heart pounded in his chest.
Gu Zi, who had paused in her steps to curiously observe the scene, only served to heighten his anxiety.
He noticed Su Bing, usually so composed, betray a hint of panic. This only served to heighten Da Hu's own nervousness. He cursed inwardly, berating himself for his well-intentioned actions that had seemingly led to this predicament.
Su Bing was not immune to the panic either. His mother had a strong aversion to lies, and if she were to discover the truth about the situation, her anger would be inevitable. He attempted to mask his unease, suggesting, "Mom, let's go home."
Gu Zi nodded, dismissing her initial intention to linger. She and Su Bing began to leave, but they had barely taken a few steps when the group of teenagers reached them.
