The candlelight flickered.
The fisherman's couple lay on the bed, with their two children nestled between them. It was late at night, and the two youngsters had long fallen into a deep sleep, likely so deep that even being lifted wouldn't wake them.
"Husband, listen to the wind outside. It seems like the rain is going to be intense. Did you tie the boat securely? If it's swept away by the storm, we would be in trouble."
"Hehe, don't worry. Have I ever not tied the boat properly? You're always worrying about nothing."
Whoosh!
Before long, the sound of a torrential downpour echoed outside. The substantial rainfall pounded on the roof with a force that sounded terrifying.
"Go to sleep; we have to go fishing in the morning. After such a storm, the fish near the coast should be plenty."
"That young man who came to our house today gave us a good amount of money. Tomorrow, I'll take the kids to Yangzhou Prefecture and buy them some food."
"Alright, let's sleep first. Whew!"
