One piece of local news that attracted a great deal of attention¹ in my city was about the reopening of an old riverside market. It had been closed for nearly two years because the area was being renovated, and many residents had been wondering what it would look like afterwards. I first came across the news² on the official social-media account of our local TV station. Later, it was widely shared in neighbourhood chat groups, and my parents even discussed it at dinner. The report said that the market would reopen during the May Day holiday, with improved facilities, more food stalls, and a pedestrian-only street nearby. The people involved included³ the local government, urban planners, shop owners, and long-time vendors who had worked there for decades. Some of the original stall owners were invited back, which made the story feel more personal⁴. One elderly snack seller was interviewed on the news, and she said she was thrilled to return because many of her regular customers had been waiting for her. People were interested in this news for several reasons⁵. First of all, the market was more than just a place to buy vegetables or have a quick meal; it was a familiar part of local life⁶ and held a lot of childhood memories for residents. In addition, people were curious about whether the renovation would preserve its traditional atmosphere or turn it into an expensive tourist attraction. In the end, the reopening was seen as a positive sign that the city could modernise while still keeping its local character.