Rural Memories

Author: Liu Jiaké
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Publish Date: 2006-03-01
Features: Farmers who haven't seen the world won't boast, but once they do, their ability to boast comes with them. Boasting becomes a special spiritual indulgence for the villagers in the small dock village. Because this kind of indulgence is self-sufficient, the purpose of production and the way of consumption are diverse, unique, and bizarre. Some do it purely to satisfy their vanity, while others do it to entertain the crowd. Some release complex emotions, while others indulge in unrealistic fantasies. Some aim to promote and show off, while others deceive or intimidate. Some seek to compensate for their inner selves, getting what they can't in reality in a virtual form. Some seek to stimulate their spirits, overcoming inferiority and boosting their courage in life.