Rain poured down in torrents.
People in the courtyard stood under the eaves, watching the spectacle. You can't really blame them for watching the show, though. After all, more than one person in the courtyard had reminded Bai Fendou and his father to install glass in their windows. But these two were stubborn as rocks. They were strapped for cash lately and no one wanted to fork out the money.
In the past, if something small was missing from the house, either father or son would buy it without much thought. But when it came to bigger items, they'd split the cost. Now, however, with both of them having their wages docked, neither wanted to spend the money. They were also wary of contributing their private stash, fearing the other wouldn't chip in.
This back-and-forth went on, and no matter what others said, the two of them remained steadfast in their refusal.
