In the process of social desolation, the term "烟火气" (smoke and fire atmosphere) is emphasized almost as if it is destined, carrying a certain national character and a sense of desolation. Its visual effect is quite impressive, providing a universal illusion for the desolate society, while dulling the strict street order enforced by urban management, allowing people to experience a drunken-like feeling. If neon lights flicker and smoke lingers, it can also represent the myriad of human experiences.
Not long ago, "烟火气" was still a rhetoric used to decorate and control the facade of the economy, but now it has become a consensus between the government and the people. This resonating rhetoric, with constant mention and echo, unexpectedly conceals the perspective of power overlooking symbolized by the term "烟火气". The desolation of society not only erodes the issues of value, but also greedily devours class differences without fear.