'I regret it a bit': Chinese man refused Rs 2 crore to move, ends up with highway around his house

Taking a strong stand against officials may seem brave, but for one elderly man in China, it has led to trouble. Huang Ping, from Jinxi County, refused to leave his home, even though he was offered Rs 2 crore (about ?180,000) as payment. Because he did not agree to move, the government built a highway around his house, making it a famous "nail house."

Living in a House Surrounded by a Road

The highway is not open yet, but Ping is already facing problems like dust, noise, and shaking walls from the construction. He now regrets his decision and says, ¡°If I could turn back time, I would agree to the demolition conditions they offered. Now it feels like I lost a big bet. I regret it a bit." Once the road is open, life in the house will be even harder due to heavy traffic and pollution.

Video of the 'Nail House' Goes Viral

The stubborn old Chinese man who refused to sell his house for a government project now regrets his decision.

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A video shared online shows the two-storey house completely trapped by the road, with its roof nearly at the same level as the highway lanes. Local officials said that Ping, who lives with his 11-year-old grandson, was not happy with the payment he was offered. Since he refused to move, officials decided to continue with the project, building the highway around his house instead.

People Visit the Strange House

Since the road was built, many people have come to see this unusual house in the middle of a highway. Ping's decision has made him famous as the "strong nail house owner" in China. A "nail house" is what people call a home where owners refuse to leave, even when big construction projects are planned.

China's History of 'Nail Houses'

This is not the first time something like this has happened in China. Many "nail houses" have been left standing in the middle of new developments because their owners refused to move. One well-known case was in Shanghai, where a family stayed in their house for 14 years before finally moving in 2017, after getting a payment of ?300,000.

The Results of Not Moving

Huang Ping's story shows what can happen when people refuse to leave their homes for new projects. While some "nail house" owners have managed to get better deals, others, like Ping, end up regretting their choice. His house now stands alone in the middle of a highway, and he has to live with the result of his decision.

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