The June rain comes without warning. As people are busy in the fields, the clear sky suddenly fills with dark clouds.
A torrential downpour suddenly drenches Qin Yao, who is weeding in the vegetable garden, leaving her no time to react. She quickly drops the sickle in her hand and runs home.
The two new brick-tiled rooms in the backyard are already roofed with tiles, as the workers finished up and left yesterday evening.
Large raindrops patter on the newly tiled roof, then flow down from the eaves in lines.
Mrs. Li brings a dry cloth, glances at the new house in the backyard, and teases, "This rain comes at the perfect time to test the roofer's skills."
Qin Yao takes the cloth, wipes the rain off her head and shoulders, and instructs Mrs. Li to check for leaks in the new house once the rain stops. She returns to her bedroom, taking advantage of the rain to lie down for a while.
