Liu Ye'er made a generous suggestion: "Uncle Li, Mother, what would you like to eat? My treat today." Li Sheng looked at her, his eyes filled with affection and appreciation. "Since you put it that way, I won't stand on ceremony. Bring us your very best dishes." In that moment, the entire inn was filled with laughter and joy, as if all their fatigue and hardship had been swept away by the warm, cozy atmosphere.
As night fell, the lights of the inn burned brighter, like an inextinguishable beacon of warmth in the hearts of weary travelers. This place was more than just a simple stopover; it was a sanctuary for every traveler, offering them strength and hope to continue their journey.
When everyone had retired to rest, Madam Chang’s family gathered together to share how their lives had changed since meeting the innkeeper. Madam Chang’s words were filled with gratitude and reverence as she recounted their past suffering—how they had once worked themselves to the bone, often going hungry, living in utter misery. Yet, ever since they encountered the innkeeper, everything had been turned upside down.
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