The morning mist had yet to lift when Li Dashan finished packing. His faded canvas bag held two changes of clothes and a few flatbreads his mother had baked through the night. The young people on the bus were gradually growing lively. Some had started playing cards, while others hummed popular songs. Li Dashan leaned back in his seat and closed his eyes. He thought of the dream he'd had the night before: he was standing atop a skyscraper, looking down over the entire city. Sunlight warmed his face. He had no idea that this seemingly ordinary morning would mark the beginning of a life-changing journey. Ahead of him lay a brand-new world full of opportunities and challenges.
