Xiao Pan, did you see the news about that braised pork rice stall “going legit”? A boxed meal that costs just ten yuan actually got featured in a People’s Daily commentary.

Yes, I saw it. The stall owner used to push his cart around every day, playing cat and mouse. Now he has a fixed stall and a business license. I think that’s really interesting.

Exactly. In the past, it was often about chasing vendors away and giving fines, like a game of cat and mouse. This time the government changed its approach, from “I want to control you” to “I’m here to help you.”

I noticed that his braised pork rice became popular because it’s genuine and affordable. He remembers the workers’ tastes, and that kind of human warmth really touched people.

In Chinese cities, people often talk about “the warmth and bustle of everyday life.” What small vendors bring is not just food, but also the warmth of living. If governance only talks about rules and has no warmth, it will lose people’s support.

That reminds me of the ancient idea that “the people are the foundation of the state.” If ordinary people can live with peace of mind, society will naturally become more stable.

Well said. Chongqing has set up “tidal vendor stalls,” and Shanghai uses data to plan night markets. Both are trying to find a balance between order and people’s livelihoods.

So governance is not simply about right and wrong, but about wisdom. Holding the bottom line while preserving human warmth — that’s the lasting way.