The young Zhang Luo, just beginning to discover love, meets Teacher Wang Hui, a gentle and kind woman. How will he face these new feelings? Set at the turn of the millennium, Volume One follows Zhang Luo as he enters Xilin High School and encounters new classmates and teachers, each with very different personalities. A series of coming-of-age stories unfolds among kids of fifteen and sixteen. The protagonist’s inner life as he faces all sorts of difficulties in high school is portrayed with meticulous detail, making it easy to relate to. The dialogue is plentiful and brings the story vividly to life.
Volume Two follows Zhang Luo’s college life after he fails the national college entrance exam. From feeling listless and giving up on himself to meeting sincere, kind friends, he gradually finds the courage to climb upward from rock bottom. Through the portrayal of his inner thoughts and the conversations he has with others, we can clearly see him mature. The many setbacks he faces give him new perspectives and a new outlook on love, the future, and himself.
The protagonist doesn’t get lucky and win the lottery. He can only rely on his own efforts, and he experiences both failure and success. There are no excessively cruel events; life always offers a way forward, and truth, goodness, and beauty never disappear. Zhang Luo is an ordinary boy, one among millions: he has ideas, ambitions, feelings, and pride, along with kindness, childish naivety, and selfishness born of inexperience. This is an everyday story, told in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere with witty, humorous dialogue. Its realistic events will resonate with readers, reminding them of their own youthful days and giving them courage and strength to face life.
