The temperature at night was very low. The heavy rain outside was no longer a warm spring rain but had turned into a cold deluge of red earthworms.
While others in different caves were shivering from the cold, the firewood in Cave 5 of Zone Z had already burned out. After the thick smoke cleared, the hot stones still ensured a comfortable temperature. Sleeping next to the stones at night was exceptionally comfortable.
Jing Shu's earthen kiln also burned charcoal, and the family gathered around the warm kiln, chatting.
After dinner, Mr. Jing began carving a set of mahjong tiles for the family because Grandma Jing's craving for the game had flared up. By the time Jing Shu and Li Yuetian had finished their handover and returned, the family had already gathered around a small wooden table, playing mahjong.
Every now and then, sounds like "One Bamboo!" or "Pung!" could be heard. It truly felt like they were on vacation.
