Once upon a moonlit night, in a small village, the Mid-Autumn festival was about to begin. The air was filled with joy and happiness as families gathered to celebrate.


As the lanterns were lit, a young girl named Mei gazed up at the sky, "Look, Mama ! The moon is so bright tonight. It's like a golden orb watching over us."



Her mother smiled and replied, "Yes, Mei. The moon is a symbol of unity and family reunion during this festival. It brings us all together, no matter how far apart we may be."


Just then, Mei's mischievous little brother, Li, tugged at her sleeve. "Mei, let's go play with the lanterns ! I want mine to be the brightest in the entire village."



Mei chuckled and nodded,"Alright, Li. Let's make our lanterns shine like stars in the night sky."


They joined the lantern procession, weaving through the streets with the sound of laughter and music filling the air. Mei's lantern glowed in soft hues of pink, while Li's lantern flickered with shades of blue.



As they reached the village square, they saw an old man sitting...