The scorching summer sun almost melted the asphalt pavement. Underneath the locust tree, stands filled with parents waiting to send their children into exams. There were also some who were huddled against the corners of walls, using the scarce shade for some coolness.
The Northern sky, stark in its winter coldness, was now brutally hot during the summer. It was like all the moisture in the air had been sucked dry. It was intensely hot and stifling, with no breeze at all.
Wang Cuihua was all ears, listening to the discussions from the parents nearby, her heart clenched with unease for Suizi.
Yu Shuisheng was eating watermelon with his three kids, the boy and girl twins had watermelon all over their faces.
The sound of eating attracted disdainful glances from the other parents nearby. Those who knew they were there for the exam were surprised, while those who didn't thought they were having a picnic. They hadn't seen such disengaged parents before.