Hong Kong’s economy was booming. Since the seventies, a "kept man" culture had gradually taken hold, though it was generally the preserve of the wealthy and the middle class. Eventually, ordinary folks began to mimic it, and soon, everyone in Hong Kong knew what it was all about—proof that once people are well-fed, they begin to pursue a life of spiritual abundance.
"Where are you from, brother? Hearing you talk, it feels like you really know your stuff."
Hou Yong was impressed by the man's articulate grasp of policies and trends; he didn't seem like the usual sort of illegal laborer who came here. The middle-aged man gave a bitter laugh and said, "I’m from the Shandong Sports Bureau. You might not believe it, but I used to work in an office back at my old unit."
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