The Thatched Cottage Academy is the closest academy to the Woniu Village, less than 100 meters away from the ferry dock on the opposite bank of the river.
The children of Woniu Village can travel from their homes to the ferry dock, ride the boat, disembark and walk to the academy, all in less time than it would take to burn a stick of incense.
If they cannot go to a nearby school, then not to mention the time wasted traveling back and forth.
In winter, the snowy roads are slippery, making it difficult to travel. In the early morning and evening, it's too dark for adults to feel at ease.
When Su Hu and his wife received the letter from the old village chief, they were so anxious that they couldn't stay in the county town and returned home the same day.
When the worried couple entered the house, Su Qingluo and Wang Meng were romping in the forest with three big dogs, playing so happily that they lost track of time and didn't come home even after dark.