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The emotional weight of these stories underscores an urgent need for systemic reform. Addressing wage disputes and ensuring timely payments to workers must become a priority if anxiety is to fade from the collective consciousness of China's workforce. Without effective legal protections and meaningful enforcement, the status quo may persist, leaving countless families stranded in an endless cycle of despair. As these stories unfold against the backdrop of an increasingly desolate economic environment, a question lingers: when will the cries for justice from the grassroots lead to change?