October 7, 1987, the final day of the National Day holiday.
Qi Tongwei and his family of four returned to Qijia Village, primarily to pay their respects to their ancestors and discuss the renovation of the ancestral hall.
That year, everyone in Qijia Village had prospered; with their bellies full and life becoming comfortable, they wanted to build a new home for their ancestors. Father Qi had offered to cover the costs himself, but the village chief had declined, insisting that the Qi family wasn't just limited to his branch and that everyone had received enough help already—they had both the ability and the duty to honor their ancestors.
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