By then, the torrential rain had eased into a heavy downpour...but conditions were still just as bad, and because of the rain, many fields in the nearby villages had already been flooded. In rural areas, numerous dirt roads had even become impassable.
Zi Ling's Mother did not return from the Dean's Office until well after the usual dinner hour...Only after she came back did Luo Qiu and Maid Miss come over from the neighboring room.
"Is the Dean all right?"
Zi Ling's Mother said with a worried look, "She's in terrible condition and barely managed to drink a little rice porridge...but at least she finally fell asleep. That old woman secretly underwent heart bypass surgery before, and I had no idea."
Lizi thought for a moment and said, "Sis, you've been exhausted all day. You haven't eaten yet, have you? I packed some food from the cafeteria. Want to make do with a few bites first?"
"I'm not hungry." Zi Ling's Mother shook her head. She sighed, reached out, and placed her hand on Maid Miss's palm. Apologetically, she said, "I originally planned to have you come over and play for a day or two. I'm sorry. I didn't expect things to turn out like this."
Maid Miss said, "The weather has been terrible in many places across the Divine Land lately. It's fine."
Lizi brought over a thermos of hot water. "Why don't you wipe yourself down, then? Get some rest early tonight. Don't go out, either. Rest properly. You'll probably still have plenty to deal with tomorrow...I checked. The road out has been blocked by a mudslide, so it probably won't reopen anytime soon."
Zi Ling's Mother thought for a moment and said, "I still need to go check on the Dean later. The caretakers at the institute