Rural residents are likely to find their lives in the boondocks too restrictive.
But if "Bridges to nowhere" start springing up in the boondocks, it will probably be money wasted.
One of the few drawbacks to living out the boondocks is that public services, such as litter collection, are less available than they are closer to the city.
Qin in particular can't wait to abandon school, get out of the boondocks and move to the city where, surrounded by high-rises and neon and the intoxicating whir of the Now, a girl can have some fun.
