China’s breakneck development has created many odd sights, but few are as striking as the home of Ye Yushou—a two-story house completely encircled by a major highway. This surreal living situation began when the tofu seller refused a generous relocation package, only to discover the government had an unexpected solution.
Offered $220,000 and two new homes in 2022, Ye gambled that holding out would force a better deal. Instead, engineers rerouted the G206 highway around his property, leaving it stranded in the median. Now known as “The Eye of Jinxi,” the home is accessible only by a narrow service road, with traffic roaring past day and night.
The reality of highway living has been harsh. Ye deals with constant noise, pollution, and the vibrations of heavy trucks. During peak travel seasons, his home becomes an accidental tourist attraction, with visitors stopping to photograph the bizarre scene. Recently, he admitted regret over his decision, especially after learning one neighbor became a millionaire by accepting the original offer.
Online, opinions are divided. Some see Ye as a folk hero standing up to powerful interests, while others view him as a cautionary example of greed backfiring. Whatever the interpretation, his home now stands as a permanent fixture in China’s infrastructure—a lonely monument to the perils of overestimating one’s bargaining position in the face of progress.
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