Chapter 4: Childhood Memories
I stood in the courtyard of the old house, recalling scenes from my childhood.
At that time, our family was relatively wealthy. Father was a scholar with some reputation in the county seat. Mother was also virtuous, taking care of everything in the family. Every day, I played in the courtyard or read in the study.
I remember one summer afternoon when my friends and I were catching badgers in the melon fields. We ran happily, our laughter traveling far. Suddenly, a badger jumped out from the melon patch. We chased it, running all the way to the riverside.
At that time, I was so happy, so carefree. I never thought that one day I would leave this home, leave this familiar place.
Now, I have returned, but everything has changed.