被打开的灯门

Mei came back and asked the villagers for help, but many refused to enter the storm. A rich boat owner said the lantern was only a trick. He took it from Mei and opened the glass door. At once, the green light escaped and flew toward the river like a small bird.

Without the light, Mei had to find a way to guide the villagers upstream. She remembered the silver fish that always swam toward quiet water before a flood. Mei placed white cloth on poles along their path. Step by step, a brave group followed the signs and reached the broken tree. Others saw their lamps moving through the rain and finally decided to bring ropes, axes, and baskets for carrying loose stones.