As men, we all perhaps harbor a dream of being an emperor. When we dream, we point toward a magnificent landscape in the distance for our lover or brothers, grandly declaring, "Look, all this is my empire."
In the present day, when everyone buys a house through their own hard work—whether paid in full or on a mortgage—and truly moves in, looking at a space that feels both unfamiliar and yet filled with a sense of belonging, they might sigh or even weep, saying, "This is my own home."
The sentiment our people hold toward land and property is carved deep into their bones. Standing before the slightly dilapidated gates in the town near Li Meng’s family home, Hou Yong felt a stir of emotion. The factory looked rather worn. According to Boss Zhou, it had been abandoned for nearly nine years. For the local authorities, it had long been a significant financial burden; in truth, the current leadership simply wanted to revive it to boost the local economy and provide jobs.
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