The rain stopped for only two days before it started pouring again.
With the early winter rains, the cold crept upwards, so Qin Yao's family kept the house tightly closed and only felt better with the charcoal burning.
The four Da Lang siblings stayed at home for a few days without neglecting their studies. Except for Da Lang, who had an injured hand, Second Lang, Sanlang, and Si Niang all practiced calligraphy for an hour each day.
Every morning, after reciting his lessons and having breakfast, Liu Ji would take his fancy book box to the Lotus Courtyard. Gongliang Liao had been tutoring him in writing lately, and in the mid-afternoon, he would return and teach the few children at home.
By evening, he'd arrive punctually at the stationery factory. After a literacy class, if Qin Yao was around, they'd head home together.
Tonight, the rain intensified. Worried workers would get home too late, only one class was held at the literacy class.
