With Chen Xiaozhen & Her Grandchildren


    I met Chen Xiaozhen while visiting families in the village and spent the most time with her. She was caring for her household alone while her grandchildren’s parents worked in distant cities. When she spoke about her life, she began to cry, and I stayed with her.
    Afterward, we kept in touch through WeChat calls, and I returned to visit her. Our conversations were brief, but she remembered me and smiled before I spoke.
© Tobi, Wu Yutong 2025