The driver glanced expressionlessly at this bunch of oddballs. "Starfire Team is bringing up the rear. They're in vehicle nine. How about you guys do it instead?"
'The rumors were true, after all.'
'The Fierce Tiger Squad had to have the Starfire Team with them wherever they went. If Starfire wasn't in sight for a single minute, they'd start bawling like a toddler who'd lost its mommy...'
Li Xiang fell silent. He sulked back to his seat, pouting, "Well, just drive then. This sandstorm feels like it's getting worse. Let's get going, stop dawdling."
The driver remained as still as a mountain.
Ge Yan didn't know whether to laugh or cry. She pulled a small packet of preserved plums from her Space and shoved it at the endlessly babbling Li Xiang. "Just eat. He's waiting for orders."
"Hey, buddy, what vehicle number are we? Got any bottled water?" Mr. Wang yelled to the driver, half-lifting himself off his seat.
