Vicissitudes of Fate

This is a realistic-themed novel full of social responsibility. The author dares to face reality, and with unparalleled courage and conscience, describes the life course of a group of peers during the thirty years of reform and opening up. The protagonists in the novel, Ma Shengli, Lin Tiemei, and Bao Er, are outstanding Chinese workers. They have noble revolutionary sentiments, dare to face suffering and fate, and fight against corruption and evil forces. They shine with the brilliance of idealism and revolutionary passion. On the contrary, Gao Hongqi, Li Yuejin and others are despicable, selfish, greedy, and ruthless. They use all means to grab money and power, and are typical representatives of corporate worms and corrupt elements. Through the description of the different personalities and destinies of a group of peers, the work provides a bold and profound reflection on society, life, especially the reform of state-owned enterprises.