Xia Xiaowan drove to the riverside. Both sides of the main road by the river were covered with French parasol trees. In summer, the trees were in leafy profusion which created a cool and quiet environment, making it an excellent place to avoid summer heat. But now, the bare branches were scattered and slanted horizontally against the gray sky. It only made people feel depressed. There was still some snow on the branches. Ever since the heavy snowfall on New Year's eve, it had been cloudy for ...