Suddenly, a bolt of lightning flashed, followed by a deafening clap of thunder. Heavy rain poured from the sky. No wonder I felt cold, I'm drenched to the bone.,Besides, they didn't commit murder or arson. It wasn't a big deal at all. There were much worse things that happened in the village.,We ran out of money and the family is starving. I've been lying on the kang for days without eating, just thinking about how in two more days the relief funds will arrive.。