An elderly man wearing clothes that were a bit different from the norm approached them with a kindly smile.
"Are you two awake?"
His language was standard Chinese, not the English spoken here in Canada, which surprised Bai Qingzhu and Laurie even more.
"Hello, sir, may I ask who you are..." Bai Qingzhu quickly inquired.
"Come in, you haven't eaten yet, have you?"
Bai Qingzhu and Laurie stepped aside to let the elderly man in, and he came in carrying something which he placed on the table.
"These are some dishes prepared by the villagers just now. I brought some over for you. It's not much, but it should fill your stomachs."
Bai Qingzhu walked over and thanked him.
"Sir, may I ask what your name is?"
Bai Qingzhu and Laurie both sat down, eating while asking.
"My name is Lou Yuqiang, but it's been many years since anyone called me by that name. I am the village chief here. I know you have a lot of questions for me, and I can answer them one by one."
