Lian Chen surveyed the anxious faces of the villagers, their fear palpable in the air. He raised his voice to address them, hoping to assure their worries. "Don't worry," he said firmly, "I will stay here in the Stone Orchid Village and find out the source of the problem."
A collective sigh of relief swept through the crowd. The village elder, Lei Che, stepped forward, his eyes brimming with gratitude. "Thank you, Lian Chen. Your presence here means everything to us."
From the crowd, Huang Ao emerged, his small face lit with hope. "Gege, you can live with me and mom today. We have an extra room for you!"
Lian Chen hesitated, thinking it might be inconvenient for Auntie Fei, but Auntie Fei spoke up, her voice warm and inviting. "It's okay, Lian Chen. But if you don't mind, it's just a small room."
Seeing Auntie Fei's genuine offer, Lian Chen knew he had no reason to reject their kindness. "Thank you, Auntie Fei. Thank you, Huang Ao."
