Water vapor had formed on the room’s windows, showing a significant temperature difference between inside and outside.
"It’s snowing!" Lu Xiaobao excitedly declared after finishing his meal, his animated eyes observing the heavy snowfall outside, quite ecstatic.
Lu Xiaobao loved snow.
"Hmm."
After glancing at the heavy snow, Lu Nanchen responded.
"Once the snow stops, your sister-in-law will take you out for a snowball fight," Yu Ting suggested, moved as she watched the large snowflakes falling outside.
"Oh, yes yes!" Lu Xiaobao eagerly replied.
Last year, when it snowed, he had made a snowball but had no one to play with.
Upon stepping onto the snow-covered ground, he was immediately swooped up by an elder and brought back into the house, just as he was when he first set foot in the snow...
As a precaution, Lu Nanchen chimed in, knowing he was helpless against the enthusiasm of the two.
"Don’t let the child get too cold."
...
The second snowfall continued for a while, from noon to dusk. The usual peak hour traffic, already congested, became even more so due to the weather. Horns honked incessantly on all major roads, vehicles stretched bumper to bumper, forming a long line beginning at the traffic lights.
The snow had significantly quieted the hustle and bustle of Jiangqi City. The number of people in the streets and alleys had drastically decreased, even the speed of the cars had slowed, and the city was momentarily detached from its usual fast-paced life, turning serene.
This heavy snowfall continued for three days and two nights. By the time it stopped, the snow on the roadsides had accumulated up to the height of one’s calves.
"Our city is expecting a once-in-a-decade cold spell, with an average temperature drop of 7 degrees. Citizens are reminded to keep warm when going out in the next few days."
...
"All schools in our city have announced an early break. University exams may be postponed."
Throughout the snowfall, the news was constantly updating on the weather conditions. Yu Ting and Lu Xiaobao had not left the house, their daily necessities were provided by Lu Nanchen who visited the supermarket whenever he went out to buy groceries at noon.
Linji Primary School officially started their break early, scheduling their exams to be taken at the beginning of the next semester.
Chang Ming University’s stance was to delay the exams by a few days. Despite the cold, this was only the first snowfall. Postponing the exams to next semester could potentially increase the overall failure rate across all courses.
No one managed to escape.
Yu Ting was depressed thinking about the irritating notice sent by the university. She had attended a few tutoring sessions with Lu Nanchen, draining her mentally and physically.
After waiting five to six more days for the snow to melt further, Yu Ting packed up and prepared to take the exams.
Lu Nanchen, who was accompanying her, dressed warmly, his overcoat buttoned tight.
At this moment, he was crouching down to adjust Lu Xiaobao’s clothing. The child was bundled up snugly in his jacket, wearing a hat and a woolen scarf around his neck. He also wore cotton boots, appearing quite chunky.
Lu Nanchen feared his son would feel cold.
Lu Nanchen had to conduct an exam for another course from half past one to half past three in the afternoon, and Yu Ting had her exams from four to six.
Xiaobao had just entered first grade, hence it was not safe to leave him alone at home. The whole family set out during the afternoon.
Lu Nanchen, who was driving, was extra cautious. After more than half an hour on the road, the three of them arrived at Chang Ming University.
After a few days of handling, snow on the main roads had been cleared to the sides, mountains of snow piled higher than before on both sides of the roads.
Stepping into the heated building was instantly comforting. After handing over Xiaobao to Yu Ting, Lu Nanchen went to the exam hall to supervise the exams.
Meanwhile.
A luxury car worth a fortune pulled up at the front gate of Chang Ming University, its understated yet elegant black-gold exterior superior.
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