Stories in the Foreign Ministry Building - (Novel)

Author: Qingfengshi
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features: When people pass by the Chaoyangmen Flyover in the capital, they are sure to notice the Foreign Ministry building located southeast of the flyover, facing northwest. I've heard that people have various opinions about this building—some say it's great, majestic, spectacular, and imposing, just like a foreign ministry should be; others say, "What on earth! Why was it built in such a desolate place? 'Slanting doors and crooked paths' and facing the northwest wind—should have been built on Chang'an Avenue!" Some say its shape resembles a official hat. These days, people love to talk, say, and dare to say whatever they want. Buildings in Beijing are subjected to endless comments and criticisms, with all sorts of ditties being made about them. The same goes for other things in society—there are plenty of ditties. Let people say whatever they want to say. After all, no one can stop everyone's mouths. The Foreign Ministry building is just the way it is—it can't be moved, and it's impossible to tear it down and rebuild it.