小镇的天空挂满了各色的灯笼，金桂的香气弥漫在空气中。

The sky of the small town was filled with lanterns of various colors, with the scent of jingui permeating the air.

小镇在桂林的郊外，这里的人们正在为中秋节做准备。

The town is on the outskirts of Guilin, where the people are preparing for the Mid-Autumn Festival.

美，来自城里，刚回来几天。

Mei, who came from the city, has just returned a few days ago.

她原本是个在城里工作的年轻女人，但心里始终有个缺憾——和家人的距离越来越远。

She was originally a young woman working in the city, but in her heart, there was always a regret—the growing distance from her family.

美在这个秋天回到这个小镇。她想在热闹的节日中找回失去的亲情。

Mei returned to this small town this autumn, hoping to regain the lost kinship amidst the festive celebration.

小镇的广场上，李和陈正在和其他家人一起忙着准备月饼。

In the town square, Li and Chen are busy preparing mooncakes with other family members.

月亮快要升起来了，人们正聚集在广场上，期待着迟来的团圆。

The moon is about to rise, and people are gathering in the square, anticipating a long-awaited reunion.

美忽然心生畏惧，害怕长时间的离开让自己变得生疏。

Suddenly, Mei felt a pang of fear, afraid that her long absence had made her estranged.

她走到奶奶身边，轻声问：“奶奶，你们会不会觉得我离开太久了？”

She walked over to her grandmother and softly asked, "Grandma, do you feel I've been away for too long?"

奶奶笑了，轻拍美的肩膀，“傻孩子，不管多久，你永远都是我们家的一员。”

Grandma smiled, gently patting Mei's shoulder, "Silly child, no matter how long it's been, you'll always be part of our family."

美的心里一暖，眼眶湿润。

Mei's heart warmed, and her eyes moistened.

灯笼队伍开始行进，美决定参与其中。

The lantern parade began, and Mei decided to join in.

灯笼的光芒温暖着小镇，也温暖着她的心。

The glow from the lanterns warmed the small town as well as her heart.

她和家人一起提着灯笼，感受着家乡的气息。

She carried a lantern with her family, embracing the essence of her hometown.

灯笼映出的光中，美第一次觉得安心。

In the glow of the lanterns, Mei felt at ease for the first time.

晚些时候，全家人坐在庭院里，看月亮。

Later, the whole family sat in the courtyard, watching the moon.

满月的光撒在每个人脸上，连同笑声一起，洒向夜空。

The full moon's light shone on everyone's face, along with laughter, spreading into the night sky.

美望着身边的亲人，心中有了新的方向。

Mei looked at her relatives beside her and found a new direction in her heart.

这个秋夜，灯笼的光暖了她的心，

On this autumn night, the light of the lanterns warmed her heart.

她发现，不论时间和距离如何变换，家的温暖永在，亲情恒久不变。

She realized that no matter how time and distance change, the warmth of home remains, and family ties endure.

美知道，她真正的归属，还是这里。

Mei knew that her true belonging is here.

中秋的团圆夜，周围是温柔的微风，点点灯火与满月的光辉互相辉映，美不再迷失，

On the Mid-Autumn reunion night, surrounded by gentle breezes, flickering lights, and the brilliance of the full moon, Mei was no longer lost.

她重新找到了属于自己的位置。

She had rediscovered her place.