The village wanted to build an airport and pay compensation for land expropriation. I was the first to sign without saying a word. With a compensation of 2.5 Million yuan in my pocket, I resolutely said goodbye to my hometown where my ancestors had lived for generations and moved to the noisy city. This move aroused rebuke from the village chief and ridicule from the neighbors. They all said that if they stayed longer, they would be able to earn millions more. So they banded together and became a tough household, besieging the construction site every day and asking for high prices. After a year, I drove back to my hometown to pay homage. Those high-spirited nail farmers in the past are now squatting beside the barren land, holding my hand and crying.
