Question

Wang Lung just said he’d rather dig a grave and lie in it than sell his land.
If you were one of the city men, what would you think in that moment?
Write a short response as if you were the city man, using humor to show your point of view.

Answer 1

As a city man, I couldn’t help but chuckle at the sheer drama of it all. "Well, Wang Lung," I’d say with a smirk, "if you’re that committed to your land, I hope you’ve got a good shovel and a plot that’s not too hilly—because digging your grave might take longer than you think! At this rate, you’ll be both the crop and the cropper. Just remember, when the economy goes south, a nice, cozy grave might start looking like prime real estate!"