'He always acts so tough, but I never thought he'd be such a worthless paper tiger.' Watching Jin Yongkang's cowardly display, Cheng Zongyang's face was filled with contempt.
It was normal to be afraid, but to be so scared you couldn't even speak before anything had even happened...
He didn't linger. After composing himself, he quietly followed.
「About half an hour later.」
Cheng Zongyang saw Jin Yongkang slow his pace, and he slowed down as well.
The County Town was close.
The sky was beginning to lighten. Cheng Zongyang fell in behind some refugees, keeping a moderate distance from Jin Yongkang.
Throughout the journey, Jin Yongkang was as jumpy as a cat, whirling around to look back at the slightest sound and scanning his surroundings. Only after confirming there was no danger did he hasten his steps.
