Seeing the man approach, the boy's eyes turned vicious. He shook his head, baring his teeth.
Skinny Monkey jumped, not daring to get any closer. He lowered his voice. "Hey kids, you haven't eaten in days, have you? Brother Pockface wants to take you in as his sons. If you go with him, you'll have food to eat."
The boy lunged forward, teeth bared.
Skinny Monkey flinched and stumbled backward.
When he saw the man back away, the boy retreated to the corner, his gaze fierce and wary.
"Son of a bitch!" Pockface Qi cursed. He rolled up his sleeves and strode forward.
Skinny Monkey quickly moved to block him again. "Brother Pockface, don't get angry. Take it slow."
"Get out of my way! Skinny Monkey, it's been a few years. How'd you get so damn indecisive?" Pockface Qi swung his arm, sending Skinny Monkey flying.
Skinny Monkey staggered and fell in the middle of the street, drawing the attention of many onlookers. All eyes turned toward the side of the road.
