South Mao, North Ma.

Summary

The narrator and his brother prepare to return home with leftover food from a banquet, excited to share it with their grandparents. As they ride their bikes, they notice numerous graves in the wilderness, which unnerves them. After accidentally riding over a toad, they crash, discovering a new grave nearby. Despite their fear, they hurry home, where their grandparents eagerly await their return. They share the food, and Grandma prepares a meal, highlighting the importance of family and tradition. The chapter ends with the narrator struggling to open the broad beans, setting the stage for the next chapter.

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