It was July, the middle of the sixth lunar month. With an intercalary sixth month this year, the exams fell right in the thick of the fiery summer. Even the morning sun was scorching hot. After riding his bicycle all the way with his wife and daughter, Li Xiu was so drenched in sweat he looked like he'd been fished out of a river.
After seeing Zhou Lian all the way to the exam site and checking that she had her admission ticket and stationery, Li Xiu took their daughter from her and said with a smile, "Bao'er, go on and take your exam. Don't worry about a thing. Our daughter and I will be waiting for you."
Gazing at the blazing sun, Zhou Lian frowned. "No, it's too hot. Nuonuo is still so young; I'm afraid she won't be able to stand it. Besides, why would you just wait here foolishly in this weather? Go find a guesthouse. You and Nuonuo can wait for me there."
