Chapter 957 Gate Opening to See the Darkness

The night grew deep.

In the village, a bonfire was kindled, and everyone crowded close to the fire, drawing warmth from the flames.

Some children, bored, roasted chunks of pork over the fire, but the adults were already full.

"The New Year is at the end of the month."

"Yes, I remember the old days when times were tough, the elders called the New Year 'the end of the year barrier,' because getting through New Year was like passing a barrier. Now things are better, peaceful, even if a bit poorer, it still feels happier."

"There's enough to eat and drink, which is better than being displaced and begging for a living."

The villagers gathered together chatting about the New Year, about the past, talking quite a lot.

"Little Li, you've been in our village for about four or five years now, why haven't you taken a wife yet..."

At this moment, Auntie Wang and a group of middle-aged women suddenly teased Li Fan.