Chương 270: Chapter 269 Purchasing Realgar_1

Chapter 269

Cheng Dalei didn't know how to answer Li Xingzai's question. Should he debate whether economic foundations determine cultural superstructures, or whether there was an inherent conflict between privileged interests and the masses, or perhaps the influence of productive forces on social relations...? The key issue is, even Cheng Dalei himself can't fully comprehend all of these matters.

He could only attempt to explain, if a house has been standing for too long, and is caught in the midst of violent winds and ruthless storms, it is bound to collapse one day. This is an inevitable fact that no one can change.

"Can't a dilapidated house be repaired?" Li Xingzai asked. "Can't we patch the leaking areas with tiles, drive out the termites, and reinforce it with columns as needed?"