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At the end of August.

A moist wind began to blow from the east.

Wet at the tip of the nose.

Li Yu looked up at the sky.

On the horizon, a dark cloud floated by.

One, two, three, four clouds.

A gust of wind passed.

One, two, three, four drops.

In this persistent drought and sweltering weather, the air was stifling.

That recent gust of wind made Li Yu take a deep breath, feeling much relieved.

The irritating heat in his heart was carried away by the wind.

A thought struck Li Yu, and with childlike excitement,

He stood on the windowsill and shouted, "It's raining, time to bring in the clothes!"

The rain followed in quick succession, and Li Yu did not stop; he quickly found Second Uncle and others to discuss what needed to be handled after the rain.

According to the previous arrangement.

After the rain, these tasks needed to be completed:

1. Replant some of the crops, and sort out the drainage channels.

2. The defense of the base needs to be strengthened, especially during the rain.

Although the rain wouldn't last long, Li Yu knew it was still important to prepare in advance.

Finding Second Uncle, Li Yu approached and said, "Second Uncle, it's raining, we need to prepare early. We need to double the guard strength on the wall.

Also, we need to plant some vegetables on the farmland urgently, as it's almost the end of September, which is time for the late rice harvest. We mustn't miss the farming season.

I'll take some people to remove the Sun Protection Ball from Mountain Pond to prevent water evaporation.

After discussing for a while, Li Yu took Li Hang, Li Zhengping, and others towards the mountain.

By this time, the rain was shifting from a fine drizzle to a steady patter.

Because of the need to conserve water, everyone had not bathed properly for a long time, often just wiping themselves down with a basin of water.

The boys could swim in Mountain Pond, but the girls were too shy and didn't come down often.

Amidst the gentle breeze and soft rain, many people who had been indoors ran outside.

Running in the rain, freely running.

Just like a fish that's survived a drought encountering water, pleasure in finding rain at last.

The parched earth also got its nourishment from the rain.

The cracked soil, upon being drenched, made crackling noises.

It was as if you could hear the plants absorbing water, pushing their roots deeper.

Finally, it was raining! That was the heartfelt cry of many, long-awaited,

For a long time, the long-awaited rain had finally come.

The rain was here; the earth rejoiced.

The long-slumbering earth was now effervescent; many seeds that had been dormant awoke, poking their heads out to sip the sweet dew, sprouts unable to contain their joy, dancing alongside the earth.

The fragrance of moist soil helped the furrowed sky take a long, relieved breath.

The rain arrived, and with it ripples of longing, rippling across the heart's field.

A tranquil heart was suddenly amidst thunder and lightning. The longed-for rain, the longed-for yearning.

A long-awaited rain was like a serendipitous encounter with hope, allowing the seeds that wished to survive to root themselves in the land of hope.

A long-awaited rain was also a conversation with the soul, washing away the deep imprints that time had etched into our memory.

Li Yu and his companions ran to the edge of Mountain Pond and collected the Sun Protection Balls that had been scattered across the lake.

The willows by the river remained lush green.

The lake was showered with slanting wind and fine rain.

After Li Yu gathered up all the Sun Protection Balls, he leaned on the lakeside, panting for breath.

The rain smoothed the pond's surface, like a lightly ground mirror reflecting the eaves.

The east wind sprung forth and liveliness stirred in the willows, making a sound like a thousand raindrops touching the heart of a lotus.

Rain is good.

But if it keeps raining and the Zombie Tide comes, that would be far from wonderful.

This downpour brought hope to people, easing their anxiety.

Like a gentle nurturing rain, it brought more peace to their hearts.

At night, it continued to rain outside.

The rain wasn't heavy, nor was it pouring down rapidly.

Listening to the rainwater falling from the eaves, Li Yu felt incredibly content.

Mom made a big pot of ginger soup. Since the rain started in the afternoon, young children and adults like Li Yu were all running around in the rain, taking in deep, refreshing breaths.

But getting drenched always comes with the risk of catching a cold, and even though there's a doctor at home now and plenty of medicine, it is still better not to fall ill if possible.

Everyone drank a big bowl of the ginger soup, dispelling dampness and chill.

After a single bowl of ginger soup, you'd feel warm all over.

Li Suxin also had half a bowl. During today's rain, she was the liveliest, hopping and jumping in the rain, originally prohibited by her grandmother.

But Zhang Zhixing, who was two years her senior, was already outside, so she stood pitifully under the eaves.

Grandma held her tightly while many people ran about in the rain.

Finally, seeing that the rain wasn't heavy and the weather wasn't cold, they let her play outside for a while.

Unexpectedly, Li Suxin especially loved to step in puddles, splashing water everywhere.

Her small face beamed with an innocent smile, bubbling with joy.

Li Yu lifted her up, pretending to be an airplane flying in the sky.

Running with her in the rain, Li Suxin felt as if she really were a bird, spreading her arms to embrace the wind and rain.

Soaring freely.

At last, she resisted leaving and after her little bottom was smacked a few times, she quieted down quite a bit.

Now, her cheeks flushed, she looked up at Li Yu, not forgetting that it was her big brother who had scolded her.

Li Yu found it amusing.

He said, "Do you want to fly again next time?"

Li Suxin blurted out, "Yes!"

Li Yu laughed and said, "Then behave better."

Little Li Suxin: "..."

Hahaha, Li Yu saw Li Suxin making a helpless little expression at such a young age.

He laughed.

Li Suxin, seeing Li Yu laughing, came over and hugged him, saying, "Big brother, I want to play again next time."

Li Yu felt a softness in his heart for the youngest cousin in the family, touched her little head, and said, "Okay."

...

This rain, it took away the stuffiness, it took away the monotony.

But it also brought Zombies.

In the past two months, especially in the past half month.

They hardly saw any Zombies outside the base during the day.

But now, it hasn't rained for even a full day, yet you can already see a few Zombies appearing during daylight.

These Zombies seem extremely famished.

Looking up at the sky, rainwater flowed down from their mouths. It might be an illusion, but Li Yu thought he saw a trace of satisfaction on their faces.

The rain seems to enhance the Zombies' mobility, sensitivity, and strength.

What exactly is the reason for this relationship? Li Yu fell into deep thought.

But all these are not important, the pattern is what matters.

Understanding these deeper issues is probably left to the scientists.

Swoosh!

An arrow flew towards the Zombie!

Pfft! The arrowhead hit squarely on the Zombie's head.

The tail of the arrow was still quivering.

Thump!

The Zombie fell to the ground.

Li Yu took out his telescope to carefully examine the depth to which the arrow had pierced.

"Not bad, the wooden shafts paired with iron arrowheads we made earlier are quite effective!"

Li Yu muttered to himself.