Actually, you don't understand Wenzhou people.

Author: Bai Huihua
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: European travel agencies brought tourists from various countries to the entrance of Fox Cave. The pungent odor was overwhelming, causing discomfort. Unwilling to give up, an alternative traveler proposed a competition to sit silently in the cave, with anyone who couldn’t endure leaving the cave having to pay one dollar. A Frenchman, a Jew, and a Wenzhou person each volunteered to enter. Shortly after, the Frenchman came out and placed one dollar at the entrance. A moment later, the Jew emerged and paid. Then, an old fox came out, took a deep breath, and also paid one dollar and ten cents. Finally, the Wenzhou person came out and took the three dollars, collapsing by the roadside.
This book is a personal account of the Wenzhou phenomenon and the spirit of Wenzhou people. As the author is a well-known writer in our city and has experience in the business world, with numerous connections in both the cultural and political spheres, his unique perspective and personal experiences distinguish this book from many other works on the "Wenzhou phenomenon" that focus solely on business. Instead, it possesses the literary depth and intellectual rigor typical of a writer, with a blend of emotional and rational self-reflection from the perspective of Wenzhou people. The book introduces the history of Wenzhou, its present-day state, and the turbulent years, as well as its distinctive dialect and customs of eating, clothing, living, and traveling. The author provides an insightful portrayal of both individual Wenzhou people and their collective image, with many of the events and figures being his personal experiences or observations. The book presents a multi-faceted and three-dimensional view of life in Wenzhou.
In terms of style, the author uses vivid and expressive language, combined with a humorous tone, to narrate the story in a captivating manner. His "casual talk" style gives readers a sense of the wisdom of a seasoned elder. The entire book is written in a smooth, accessible, and engaging way, filled with.