Writers should love their hometowns, down to every blade of grass and every tree. To some extent, the people and things in their hometowns share their fate. A hometown is a writer's root, and its circumstances come to shape their work. When their writing takes on the character of their hometown, so does their language. Writers should focus on the people, events, and scenery of their hometown, care about its condition, and honor this beloved mother with their words. With this sentiment, the author writes about the people and stories of Huai'an, and cares about the city's future and fate.
