When Ace arrived at the village, it had seen a huge development compared to when he first visited.
The roads were Now better paved, a sign of progress which filled him with satisfaction.
His steps led him to the familiar wooden door of Liu Hong's small house. The scent of freshly pounded herbs drifted through the air, bringing back a wave of nostalgia.
The door creaked open before he could knock.
"Oh, Xiao Zhi, you're here." Liu Hong greeted him warmly, her hands still dusted with medicinal herbs.
Ace nodded. "I'm here, Aunt Hong. This time, I want to invite you to live somewhere else."
Liu Hong's hands paused. "Is it far?"
Ace pondered the question. Was it far? In a sense, yes. But distance wasn't always measured in miles.
"It may be far, but it'll bring you closer to your daughter."
