A mountain breeze blew gently, and the afterglow of the setting sun spilled over the small mountain village.
Golden rays of light filtered through the dense layers of trees, draping the quiet little village in a soft, golden veil.
As the grain from the sunning-ground was stored away and construction work halted for the day, everyone returned home. A peaceful quiet gradually descended upon Cheng Family Village.
In the open space in front of the Cheng Family's Henei home, several children were playing and chasing each other. Their laughter, mingling with the crisp giggles of children from homes in the area Beyond the River, echoed through the air. It intertwined with the babbling of the fenced-off river channel, creating a natural symphony.
Several elders and older siblings watched the running children with gentle eyes. Inside the kitchen, a few figures bustled about, and the fragrant aroma of dinner already wafted out.
