Huozi is another of the four children in the Pioneer Camp, along with Da Bao, Erniu, and Strongzi. After the big meal at the Shen family's courtyard, Huozi was sent home to sleep by their parents. Very little information is given about this character other than this brief mention. As one of only four children in the entire camp, Huozi is known well by every cadre and soldier, who are indulgent with the children as long as they don't cause trouble. Huozi's gender is not specified in the text.
