County Transport Company
县运输公司
The organization where the protagonist's eldest uncle holds a leadership position.
Qingshui County
清水县
The main county where the story takes place.
North New Street
北新街
A street located across from the county government, currently undergoing active construction projects.
Red Star Machinery Factory
红星机械厂
A local industrial facility mentioned in the civil service exam statistics.
Xinhua Bookstore
新华书店
The bookstore where the protagonist finds the crucial study manual.
Qingshui County No. 1 Middle School
清水县第一中学
The school where the civil service exam is held.
New Qingshui
新清水
The local administrative jurisdiction mentioned as a target for development and civil policy implementation.
Old Place Teahouse
老地方
A dimly lit, inconspicuous teahouse that serves as a front for underground sports betting.
County Park
县公园
A public park in the county where Zhang Mingyuan and Zhou Hui took a photograph together.
Billiards Shed
台球棚
A local outdoor hangout spot featuring billiard tables where Chen Yu and his peers gather.
County Public Security Bureau
县公安局
The seat of local law enforcement and police power in the county, representing the highest local source of authority.
Teahouse
茶馆
A local establishment where patrons gather to place bets and watch televised sports matches.
Nantong Street
南通街
The main thoroughfare of Qingshui County, known for its vibrant late-night food stalls.
Old Wang BBQ
老王烧烤
A popular, greasy, but beloved street-side barbecue stall.
Binhe New District
滨河新区
A localized development zone currently under construction, representing future economic growth.
Zhao'an Township
赵安乡
A rural township located over ten kilometers away from the county center, home to the power plant.
Qingshui County No. 2 Power Plant
清水县第二发电厂
The workplace where the protagonist's father is employed as an electrician.
Maintenance Workshop
维修车间
The specific work area within the power plant where the violent confrontation occurred.
Office Building
办公楼
The administrative center of the power plant where factory leadership is located.
Power Plant
电厂
The industrial facility where the story takes place.
Dormitory Building No. 4
四号宿舍楼
The residential location where the affair between Vice Factory Director Wang and Ruan Qinglan takes place (specifically Room 302).
Qingshui River
清水河
A river flowing through the county where the protagonist often goes to deliberate on his plans.
Shenzhen
深圳
A major Chinese metropolis frequently referenced as the hub of technological opportunity in the protagonist's internal monologue.
Welfare Lottery Station
福利彩票站
A small lottery booth located at the entrance of the vegetable market.
Vegetable Market
菜市场
The local market area where the lottery station is located.
Qinchuan University
秦川大学
The university from which the protagonist graduated with a degree in law.
Qinchuan Daily
秦川日报
The provincial party newspaper, cited by the protagonist as a threat to leverage media pressure against the corrupt power plant officials.
An's Old Restaurant
安家老菜馆
A long-standing local restaurant that carries nostalgic value, having been a frequent dining spot for the father and son during the protagonist's childhood.
Aqing Sao Teahouse
阿庆嫂茶楼
An establishment near the city train station known for hosting high-limit betting, serving as the next destination for the protagonist's planned wagers.
City Welfare Lottery Center
市福彩中心
The municipal office responsible for processing and paying out lottery prize claims that exceed a certain denomination.
Dachuan City
大川市
A typical, ordinary inland city where the events take place.
City Welfare Lottery Center
市福利彩票发行中心
The administrative office in Dachuan City where the protagonist redeems his lottery earnings.
Binhe International Community
滨河国际社区
A future site of a high-end residential complex, currently just an undeveloped riverside area.
Old Cotton Mill
旧棉纺厂
A dilapidated, abandoned industrial site in the south of the city, destined to be transformed into a fashionable creative park.
Changyang Street
长阳街
A street in the city center where the exclusive Aqing Sao club is located.
Ah Qing Sao
阿庆嫂
An exclusive, high-end private club for the city's elite, featuring amenities like luxury cinema rooms, fine dining via room service, and organized gambling activities.
Qinchuan Province
秦川省
The regional province where crucial commercial developments and the activities of prominent business figures like the Chen family unfold.
Hongxing Hotel
红星旅馆
A local budget hotel utilized by Zhou Hui and Zhang Pengcheng to conduct their secret affair.
Residential Building
家属楼
The housing complex where the Zhang family resides and where the neighbors gather to socialize and play chess.
Transport Company Residential Compound
运输公司家属院
The living quarters where the protagonist's Eldest Uncle resides.
Room 203
203房间
The specific room where the adulterous couple is hiding.
Hotel
旅馆
The location where the confrontation between the protagonist's family and the uncle's family takes place.
County Government
县政府
The location where the protagonist threatens to publicly expose his cousin and aunt.
Yarn Store
毛线店
The shop where the protagonist's mother works, which he finds physically taxing and unsustainable for her.
New South Shore District
南岸新区
A developing, currently desolate area across the Qingshui River bridge, identified by the main character as the optimal site for a new business due to impending urban development.
Qingshui County Central Post Office
清水县中心邮局
The central government postal facility where the protagonist orchestrates a stamp-buying venture.
The Square Commercial Building
商业楼
A monolithic, empty concrete building in the New South Shore District, lacking tenants and regarded by locals as a ghost building, but identified by Zhang Mingyuan as an ideal business venue.
No. 2 Middle School
第二中学
A landmark location in the county used for site analysis for a potential new supermarket.
Sunshine Residential Complex
阳光小区
A newly built residential area chosen for its strategic location near a school.
Pool Hall
台球厅
Chen Yu's place of business and a frequent meeting spot for the group.
County Post Office
县邮局
The site where specific commemorative stamps are released.
Animal Husbandry Bureau Residential Building
县畜牧局家属楼
A residential housing complex owned by the county's Animal Husbandry Bureau. This site serves as the location for the heated confrontation between Fang Gang, Zhao Liben, and Wang Dajun.
Pearl Residence
明珠小区
One of the first commercial residential complexes built in the county, currently identified by Zhang Mingyuan as a source of potential property acquisitions due to owners needing liquidity.
North New Street Post Office
北新街邮局
A local government post office where stamp issues are released and collected.
Qingshui River Bridge
清水河大桥
The transport link connecting the main city area to the New South Shore District.
Countryfolk Deli
乡巴佬熟食店
A local delicatessen on the old street known for selling braised meat dishes.
Second Middle School
二中
A local middle school in Qingshui County, known for being a key factor for families choosing residential locations.
Pearl Residence
明珠花园
A residential housing complex in Qingshui County where Liu Tianran owns two undeveloped properties.
Ping'an Plaza
平安广场
A real estate construction project led by Chen Yuhuan, which currently faces significant relocation obstacles involving stubborn residents.
Galaxy Private Club
星河私人会所
A high-end private club in Dachuan City where local elites exercise and socialize.
County Hospital
县医院
The local hospital where Liu Tianran's family member is receiving medical care.
Real Estate Administration Bureau
房管局
The government office where property transfers and legal ownership registration occur.
Xinghe Club
星河俱乐部
A high-end, exclusive private club owned by Chen Yuhuan, featuring Roman-style architecture.
Hongyun Restaurant
鸿运楼
The best restaurant in the county, chosen as the intended location for the celebration feast.
County Cultural Center
县文化馆
An old, Soviet-style building where local collectors gather to trade stamps, coins, and antiques.
Provincial Capital
省城
The larger city from which Elder Qin originates, representing a higher tier of status and wealth compared to the local setting.
Cultural Center
文化中心
The local marketplace where collectors and vendors gather to trade various items, including stamps.
Cultural Center
文化馆
The specific venue where the collectors' fair and trade exchange is held.
Construction Bank
建行
The bank where cash is withdrawn for the transaction.
The Old Cinema
老电影院
A dilapidated but structurally sound building at the Chenjiagou intersection, being repurposed into a supermarket.
Daohe Sichuan Restaurant
道禾川菜馆
A local restaurant where business negotiations are held.
Chenjiagou Intersection
陈家沟口
The strategic location of The Old Cinema, situated between old residential villages and new real estate developments.
Old Street West Entrance
老街西口
The area where the protagonist is walking while handling his affairs.
South Bank Building
南岸那栋楼
A specific building asset owned by Zhao Liben, which has now been transferred to Zhang Mingyuan as part of their deal.
Fortune Mahjong Parlor
发财麻将馆
A smoke-filled venue in the West District where Wang Dajun frequently gambles.