Because Lin Mengli worked as a waiter in the town's tavern, he was considered one of the better-off families in the Lin Clan (though the Clan Leader thought he was not pursuing a proper profession and wasn't fond of him). The house in the courtyard was built with oyster shells and stones, making it very wind-resistant.
Lin Wanwan took off her raincoat under the eaves at the door. Her shoes were soaked from the wind and rain; there was nothing she could do because the raincoat's ability to shield from rain was limited. In such stormy weather, only modern raincoats, pants, and shoes could effectively keep one dry.
After entering the house, Lin Wanwan took out a towel to wipe her head and face to prevent bringing too much moisture into the inner room.
Inside the inner room, a faint oil lamp was lit, and Lin Mengli's elderly mother, Mistress Shen, was sitting by the bed, taking care of the child.
