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In June, at the height of summer, cicadas chirped incessantly behind the houses, while children filled the streets carrying bowls, running errands for adults to buy fish paste, wine, and vinegar.
The children of Yanguan Village all loved Chen Meilan. Whenever they saw her, they would call out, "Hello, Auntie Chen."
Chen Meilan stood in front of the large peony bush by her courtyard gate, smiling and nodding at the children.
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