2016’s Best Heartwarming Novel: “It Keeps Raining”

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Wow, a flash of lightning； Boom, a thunderclap. The rain poured down in torrents, turning the world into chaos… The boss sat up abruptly, his heart pounding along with it. The boss turned on the light and pushed his wife beside him. The wife quickly got up. What’s the matter? Is water getting into the house? I’m worried about our dad and mom... Am I talking in my sleep? Don’t our parents live in our house? We’re living in our parents’ old house. If it’s going to collapse, it will be here that it collapses. Our house is really sturdy! It’s solid, sure, but the ground there is low; if water gets in, it’s no joke... There’s a dirt embankment in front of the house and drainage system behind it... How is that possible? Sleep, sleep. Wow, a flash of lightning ； Boom, a thunderclap. The rain poured down in torrents, turning the world into chaos… The boss sat up abruptly, his heart pounding along with it. This time, the wife didn’t push; she also sat up. What on earth are you doing? Can people even get any sleep? I’m still worried… Our parents are both in their seventies; if water gets into the house, they won’t be able to escape. How about you go take a look? Well, let’s take a look. Lao **dressed neatly and went outside. Leave me alone in the house? I'm going too! Put on the raincoat and turn on the flashlight. The boss and his wife pushed open the door and rushed into the downpour. Wow, a flash of lightning ； Boom, a thunderclap. The rain poured down in torrents, creating chaos throughout the world… The boss and his wife stumbled to their own doorstep; everything was fine there. My wife said, I told you it’s fine, but you just wouldn’t believe me. Are you relieved now? The boss and his wife stumbled back the way they came. As soon as they reached the entrance of the courtyard, the scene before their eyes shocked them – the house had collapsed! …… Wow, a flash of lightning ； Boom, a thunderclap. It’s still raining… Author: Li Dexia