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Chapter 86: Gentlemen, Let's Chat!
Chapter 86: Gentlemen, Let's Chat!
First, let's address the latest chapter. Some readers have commented that the author's writing is disconnected from reality, but they didn't specify the exact issues. Some might be referring to the presence of small shops during this time period, while others might be concerned about the high prices of seafood, which they feel don't match the era. Reading this vague comment left the author, Er She, feeling quite unsettled.
Another reader mentioned that the story is losing its sense of the era. They pointed out that the characters started out so poor that they barely had pants to wear, but now the units of measurement are so large that they're scary. They also noted that many details seem to align more with the 1990s.
Er She isn't sure if these are the views of a few readers or the majority, so he's opening this chapter to explain and clarify these issues. He wants to ensure that everyone can enjoy the story without any nagging doubts.
First, let's talk about the small shops. Please take a look at the photos the author took from the Baise County Annals. The annals clearly state that after 1979, urban and rural market trade began to recover and develop. By this time, buying and selling in the market was a normal activity, unlike in the 1970s when it felt more clandestine.
Next, regarding the prices of seafood, the author couldn't find specific data from 1980, but there are records from 1988. Again, here are photos from the Baise County Annals. The author used these prices to estimate the approximate costs for 1980. While he can't say with absolute certainty that these were the exact prices back then, he believes the difference should be minimal and certainly not as high as the 1990s standards mentioned in the comments.
In summary, the author has done his research for this book.
Additionally, he would like to take a half-day off today and will resume regular updates tomorrow. He thanks all the readers for their comments and votes, and he bows in gratitude!
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