A Huge Gap

In the early morning, Lin Laoda, accompanied by his wife and two grandchildren, arrived at Little Lin Village. They had been directed to a red-brick house, but upon arrival, they found the area in front of the house teeming with people. A few tables of mahjong were set up by the door, and the crowd was engrossed in their games. The sounds of chatter and laughter mingled with the clatter of mahjong tiles, creating a lively atmosphere. Looking down, they saw the ground covered in firecracker remnants, reminiscent of a red carpet. It was a display of prosperity.

Inside the house, Lin Cheng and his wife, Li Hua, were tidying up the kitchen after preparing breakfast. They were also preparing tea and snacks to serve to the guests outside.