Eternity and Evanesce

Whenever I visit old streets with friends, it's not just a journey through history and culture, but also an experience of an intangible emotional connection. Old streets are a treasury of memories, bearing the youth of my ancestors and the old societal landscapes. The stories told by my grandparents allow me glimpses of the bustling streets of yesteryear, lined with various shops, not just as commercial spaces but also as social hubs. People knew each other on these streets, children chased each other, and the old streets were full of the vibrancy of life. However, with the passage of time, the appearance of these streets has changed. Under the wave of modernization, old buildings are demolished and replaced with new commercial buildings and residences. Old shops gradually vanish, giving way to new stores and chains, making the streets wider and cleaner but losing their uniqueness. The interpersonal communication that once thrived has also faded.