Ordinary Streets and Alleys

(★ One of the "World Heritage Trilogy" ★)

Supported as a key work by the China Writers Association's 2023 Online Literature Program × First Prize in the Category of the Third Qimao Realistic Fiction Contest × 2023 Sichuan Online Literature Influence Rankings × Published under the title Longing for the Old House

[Investment Banker × Rising Muralist × Intangible Cultural Heritage × Cultural and Creative Park × Culture and Tourism Integration × Sweet Older Woman-Younger Man Romance]

Beneath the kapok blossoms, the rising tides churn.

To make a second bid for World Heritage status and showcase the charm of maritime culture and this historic city, Citong City places great importance on protecting, developing, and building upon its cultural heritage.

The people of Sangong Lane also step forward of their own accord, taking on the responsibility of promoting the culture of their neighborhood and building their community.

An unassuming old lane in southern Fujian once produced a great minister who helped an emperor build his dynasty. An abandoned, shuttered factory once shone brightly in history, standing proudly apart from all others.

As the dust of history settles and the tide of time rolls on, the Gu family descendants turn their eyes toward the old factory and begin to draw up a new blueprint: to build an intangible cultural heritage park and give their community a new calling card.

The tide's boldest riders stand at its crest, and now is the time to chase the wind and moon. Who else will build a home, start a business, and forge new paths if not us?