The young, pretty female reporter finally got her chance to interview Li Xiang. He spoke eloquently, briefly recounting his experiences over the past few years.
"Committee Member Li, what made you decide to quit your glamorous job in the big city and return to our hometown?" the reporter asked, her curiosity piqued. A cameraman was filming beside them.
Li Xiang shook his head and sighed softly. "It might seem glamorous on the outside, but the pace is incredibly fast, the competition is fierce, and the social dynamics are complicated. Most importantly, the rent is just too expensive. Anyone who's drifted from place to place knows that without a house, without roots, the cost of living is very high."
Landlords raise the rent at the drop of a hat, and most of your salary ends up going to local people who don't have to produce anything. If young people don't have help from their families, there's basically no hope of buying a house on a regular salary.
