The night deepened, the moon a blurry halo, stars sparsely sprinkled across the sky.
After everyone had entered the base, Grandpa, Grandma, and others were overjoyed to see Third Uncle and his family.
The reunion of loved ones always brings delight, especially in this post-apocalyptic world.
A grand feast!
Still, it was set under the central Big Camphor Tree, brightly lit.
Second Uncle, accompanied by several lads, slaughtered a pig and roasted it on the grill.
Li Yu, along with his brothers Li Tie and Li Gang, headed to the warehouse to fetch alcohol. As they arrived at the warehouse, Li Yu checked to make sure no one was around, then his face turned serious and he earnestly asked, "During these years in the military, were you serving with Yang Tianlong and that Zhao Dapao?"
Li Tie and Li Gang were somewhat puzzled why Li Yu was asking about this, but they candidly responded: "Yes, we have been together these past few years."