“I never had big dreams and I still enjoyed my life.” The man said.

“Don’t you want to make money and just hang around the tavern? That’s a dream too. Small dreams are still dreams.” Li Qiye said.

“You’re right, so I guess that’s my dream.” The man said.

“People build one small dream on top of another. When they pile up, they become a big dream.” Li Qiye said.

“That’s a good point.” The man said before becoming cautious: “You know, I feel that there’s something off about you ever since you got here.”

“What do you mean?” Li Qiye asked while chewing some edamame.

“Well, if I have to put it into...