Township Life

Name: Township Life
Author: Zheng Xingsong

乡镇情

by Zheng Xingsong (郑兴松)

Status: Ongoing
Length: 167k Words
Genre: Urban
Subgenre: Urban Everyday
Updated: 2y ago
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Preface I’ve wanted to write a novel like this for a long time, but one thing after another kept me from getting started. Still, I never stopped turning it over in my mind. Scenes would come to me on their own, and there were things I felt an overwhelming urge to say. Then one day, a line made me finally take the plunge. I can’t remember the exact wording, but the meaning was this: Life is short. When you want to do something, do it right away, or before you know it, you’ll be old. I mainly want to portray the work, lives, and state of mind of village cadres after the government’s functions have changed. There’s a saying among ordinary people: “Officials are easy to see, but dogs are hard to find.” The “officials” here mean senior leaders at the county level or above, while the “dogs” are the village and township cadres. They’re seen as dogs by the public, and as low-level people with poor qualifications, little ability, and a negative attitude by senior leaders, because those with good qualifications, strong abilities, and a positive attitude have all become officials. I’ve always wanted to speak up for this group of “dogs.” Every group has its share of good and bad examples. People often judge the whole by a few, and perhaps certain traits are more common in some groups. But once you get to know them better, you’ll discover their endearing qualities and the difficulties they face. I named this book Country Sentiment. It does sound old-fashioned and rustic. I meant it to express a deep affection for the people, land, villages, and townships, but putting those ideas together somehow changes the flavor. So be it, then. What I’m writing isn’t highbrow or grand to begin with. Zheng Xingsong

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