"This is our village, called the Cheng Family Village. Someone will be along shortly to get you settled. You'll have to share accommodations for now, but once we've built more houses, each family will get their own.
Also, don't worry about food. We'll provide it free of charge for the time being. Once you've had a few days to settle in, you'll be able to earn your keep through your own work. The Clan Leader will have someone explain all the relevant rules to you."
At this, everyone nodded, their faces alight with joy.
The environment here was far better than what they'd left behind. Everything—the housing, the food, the healthy complexions of the children, and the general well-being of the adults—pointed to a good life.
You could tell how good someone's life was just by looking at their face, their physical condition, and their surroundings.
In that moment, they were immensely relieved they had made the right choice.
