For work, I moved to a village and rented a house there. I had an especially clever dog named Xiaohuang. She carried a basket for me when I went grocery shopping, and even helped me pull weeds. After Xiaohuang and I had lived there for a year, a change at work forced me to leave. But I could never forget life in that village! Sometimes, when I look at the moon, I think of that happy little village, and the peaceful, happy memories it left behind. I’ll never forget you, Xiaohuang! You went shopping with me and helped me feed the poultry. You were a clever dog! I’ll never forget you!
My real life in the countryside! Going to the market was the happiest day of all... The market was packed with people, and the stalls were overflowing with all kinds of goods. They sold everything! Growing vegetables was such a joy! I could do carpentry, too! Goose stew in an iron pot! My geese were all scared of me! I’d pull a tricycle to the factory gates and sell breakfast! Xiaohuang, take the money! Don’t just sit there staring, you silly dog!
Want to know about my wonderful life in the countryside? Come see what my days were really like! In summer, watch me make sure the mosquitoes have nowhere left to go! In winter, watch me fire up the kang and sit by the hearth, staring at the moon! Xiaohuang, get the fire going! The story of Xiaohuang and me!
