As an elder brother, Zhang Qiang has always been very fond of his sister. Although Zhang Qiang and Cen Nong are cousins, their families are neighbors, with even the same wall separating their homes, only divided by a persimmon tree in the yard. Zhang Qiang is three years older than Cen Nong, and he witnessed her birth.
Although Zhang Qiang's parents are rural folks, his father loves his wife dearly. Zhang Qiang's mother suffered greatly during childbirth, nearly facing difficulty, so Zhang Qiang's father secretly underwent sterilization.
Zhang Qiang always wanted a younger brother or sister. Every time he saw others having siblings, he would pester his mother to have another child, but it usually resulted in a severe scolding from his father.
Overflowing with affection, Zhang Qiang eventually turned his attention to his cousin, Cen Nong. Cen Nong's family was not as fortunate as Zhang Qiang's.
