At a reading dialogue themed "The Power of Reading" held to mark the 30th World Book Day, author Meng Xiaoshu shared her view on how reading can expand the dimensions of our lives and foster deeper connection with the world. To Meng, reading is not a mere means of "consuming knowledge", but a way to slow down and explore our souls, especially in an era that places great emphasis on speed. Reading helps to "rebuild a sense of inner order, to slowly discover who we are, what we believe, and how we live our lives," Meng added.