Haixi Province, Xiagang City, Tongan County.
This county was somewhat far from the sea—about sixty kilometers away—and blocked by the towering Tiancheng Mountain, keeping out the ocean breeze and leaving no trace of the sea's scent.
In the heart of the county stood the venerable Songtao Hotel. Its architecture was rustic yet elegant, blending traditional and modern elements, and it had long served as the official guesthouse for the county government.
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