A few days later, the summer solstice arrived, bringing with it layered waves of heat, sweeping through the entire city like a storm, and midsummer descended.
The dazzling sunlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, casting mottled shadows on the ground. People cooling off under the trees looked up, only to see the treetops draped in strands of gold.
The occasional breeze that swept through the city also carried surprising heat.
People hurriedly running under the scorching sun complained, "It's so hot, the sun is killing me," yet they were already looking forward to inviting a few friends to enjoy the coldest beer at a street stall in the evening and catch an exciting soccer match.
Midsummer is a season of youthful exuberance.
