Rumble...
Dust flew as buildings collapsed.
This was Guangjiang Residential Area in Dachang City.
As an old residential area with a history of more than sixty years, its lifespan had come to an end. Due to the aging high-rises, many of the buildings had been classified as hazardous structures, and people had been advised against living there years ago. Today, the residential area was finally being demolished and rebuilt.
The uneven roads were crushed and leveled, decades-old trees were sawed down and hauled away, and hazardous buildings were blasted apart. Even the entrance gate bearing the words "Guangjiang Residential Area" had vanished, leaving only a wide dirt road for construction vehicles to enter.
Many residents applauded this. No one wanted to live in such an old residential area, with broken elevators and aging buildings. They were eager for it to be rebuilt so they could move into new apartments.
However, a group of elderly residents had always firmly opposed the demolition. They even gathered at the entrance, blocking the work from proceeding.
But those opposing the demolition were old after all. Many things were beyond their control. Either their children took them away, or their health did not allow them to keep fighting the demolition crews for long. In the end, they failed to stop it and could only watch helplessly as the demolition continued.
"How's the demolition going today? Everything running smoothly?" Liu Yan, who was in charge of the demolition, inspected the site as usual.
A subordinate said, "Everything is normal and going very smoothly. No elderly residents are coming to stop us anymore. The high-rise area has already been completely demolished, and only the villa area remains. But the hardest thing to tear down is the temple at the back of the residential area. The locals say