Ajie is a simple young man from Li Island, around 20 years old, with dark skin.
His eyes, like most young Islanders, have red eye sockets, a result of years of exposure to the salty sea wind.
For Ajie, the Martial Arts Golden Sword Tournament is a rare opportunity to make money.
He brought some seeds, cigarettes, and other goods to sell near the Martial Arts Golden Sword Tournament venue, along several streets.
Though the profits weren't high,
it's much better compared to growing rubber trees for the wealthy year after year.
Today, Ajie and a few friends spent another day selling goods.
With a few bucks in their pockets, their faces were full of joyous smiles.
They chatted lightly and happily as they walked home.
Ajie's home is in a small village less than ten kilometers from Li Wang Town.
The village has few residents, only about a dozen households.
But in this paradise-like place, neighbors are like family, close and rarely argue.
