Prefectural Circle of Friends

Zheng Qian, a typical university student, stumbled upon a counterfeit smartphone at a thrift store. Curious, he powered it on and discovered something extraordinary—the WeChat app could access an exclusive network of local government contacts. As he scrolled through the updates and posts from officials, he couldn’t help but marvel at how unexpectedly fascinating life had become. The device, though cheap and unassuming, opened a hidden window into a world he never knew existed. Suddenly, mundane routines felt charged with new possibilities. Every notification buzzed with intrigue, making him question what other secrets the phone might hold. The ordinary streets of his city now seemed layered with untold stories, all because of that accidental discovery. For the first time, Zheng Qian saw his surroundings through a different lens, one that blurred the lines between reality and the unseen connections around him. The phone wasn’t just a gadget—it was a key to an invisible realm, and he was eager to explore further.