The next day it rained, and everyone had thought that would bring some coolness. However, with the current temperature, the rain was as hot as a sauna, making it feel like steaming instead of raining.
But there was one good thing: everyone could collect rainwater.
Each family in the neighborhood brought out their containers to catch the rainwater.
Gu Pan and Lu Ruisheng did the same. Whether they needed it or not, they couldn't be the only ones not doing it; they had to act just like everyone else.
The rain continued until evening and the day felt like constantly being in a sauna. The basement was damp and so hot it felt like one could evaporate, causing difficulty in breathing.
Such weather was fatal for the elderly and those with chronic diseases. What was initially thought to be a blessing, or a cool respite after the rain, turned out to be just as hot and many died as a result.
The only slightly useful outcome was the collected water, which was lifesaving at this time.