When the bus broke down halfway through the journey, Yang Juanzhao had no choice but to head to a nearby village and ask for a place to stay for the night.
There weren't many households in the village, and he couldn't find a single one willing to put him up. After exhausting himself explaining his situation, he finally found somewhere he could spend the night.
Unable to sleep in the unfamiliar surroundings, Yang Juanzhao took a flashlight and headed to the well behind the house to draw some water and wipe the mud off his shoes.
The water was ice-cold, and his hands were nearly numb from the chill.
Yang Juanzhao lit a cigarette. Just as he took a puff, he suddenly felt warmth in his hand. He looked down by the light of his flashlight and saw a grimy little kid whose head had been shaved clean.
The child clasped his hand tightly and said timidly, "Big brother, take me with you."
Premise: Searching for a sense of belonging
