Yonggui had been home for half a month when the day of his departure arrived. Zhang Guifen and Feng Sixi both came to Lijiagou to see him off. It was a rare occasion to have the whole family together, so Li Xiulan used her newly purchased camera to take a family portrait. She went to the county town to have it developed, and Yonggui tucked a copy away to take with him to the coast.
As he stepped onto the boat bound for the coastal region, Yonggui kept his gaze fixed on the direction he had come from. His family and loved ones were there; though the parting was painful, he remained resolute in embarking on this new journey.
"Brother, we’ll definitely make a fortune and come back," Yonggui’s younger brothers said, all looking back toward home. They knew they might not have a chance to return for several years, so they tried to take it all in.
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