Yebeng滩 is surrounded by water on three sides and backed by mountains on one side, making it an ideal place for quarantine. The leprosarium located here is the largest treatment center for leprosy in the entire province, and Laowen, a bachelor, has spent over a decade there. In fact, after being sent to the leprosarium due to infection, he was cured two years later. However, the widespread social prejudice and discrimination made it difficult for him to return home. It wasn't until recently that the village committee finally relayed news of his acceptance back in his hometown.
After Laowen boarded the boat and departed from Yebeng滩, he stood on a cold...