A magical story I heard back home: a retired soldier receives a million relocation fee, becomes an official in Chengdu, and marries a rural girl.

My mom believes it wholeheartedly, but I think each step breaks the boundaries of logical reality.

Is it so easy to leap across social classes now? What's even more incredible is that the woman's family keeps making all kinds of demands...

I asked my mom in doubt: If your son were a leader, would he marry a rural girl? It's not about looking down on them, but the real-world rules always favor matching backgrounds and exchanging value.

I've seen wealthy relatives flatter the second-generation officials, and I understand now—some gaps can't be bridged just by rumors.