A Story of Inspiration: Tang Yongjia on Finding “Spring” in Jindong and Purpose Along the Way
Before the Spring Festival, I finally closed my laptop at the Kinghelm office ( www.kinghelm.net ) and began my journey back to my hometown in Hunan. The moment I left, the pace of the city faded behind me, replaced by the anticipation of familiar mountains, rivers, and the warmth of home. My hometown is Jindong Town, a quiet place tucked deep within the Nanling Mountains. It may not appear on popular travel lists, but to me, it is the most beautiful place in the world—rolling green hills, crystal-clear waters, and gentle ripples stretching across the reservoir. Locals often call it the “Little Guilin of Southern Hunan,” and every year during the New Year, this is the scene I long for most. What I look forward to most is returning to the reservoir, taking the old ferry, and hearing the familiar voices greeting me with a smile: “You’re back!” Those simple words carry a warmth no city can replace. On my first day home, I walked to the Jinbai River right beside my house. It looked just as...