South Mao, North Ma.

Summary

The narrative revolves around the author's family history, particularly focusing on their grandmother's prosperous fireworks business in a village called Bei Ma Zhuang. The author fondly recalls childhood visits, playing with firecrackers, and the family dynamics during production. The story highlights the author's mother's mischievous childhood, resulting in a leg injury that led to a lifelong limp. This injury influenced her marriage choices. The narrative also touches on traditional naming conventions in the village, culminating in the author's name, "Mao Tian Yu," chosen for its pleasantness rather than strict adherence to generational naming rules.

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