Origin
Arc 01 · 1977-1989

Origin

The Origin Arc — The Village Boy

A vast Chinese countryside, Jiangsu province, rice paddies stretching to the horizon, 1977
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01
Small rural village, traditional Chinese houses
Ganyu County, Jiangsu Province. My father was the first person from the surrounding villages to enter university.
02
A young boy staring at a well with wonder, his reflection in the water
Even wells and electric lights fascinated me. Technology was magic.— Young CZ
03
Mother holding young CZ's hand, looking determined
Your father was accepted into USTC. He'll be 500km away. We'll only see him twice a year.— Mother
04
Mother teaching math in a rural middle school, two children watching from the back
Mother taught math and history. The village called us 'the middle school kids.'— CZ
05
A young CZ looking up at stars from a village rooftop, dreaming of the future
SPARKLE
06
End of Arc 01
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