Across the vast land of China lies a young, vibrant city: Shenzhen. Like a dazzling new star, it rose in just a few decades from a remote border town to an international metropolis. Skyscrapers fill its skyline, traffic streams along its roads, and innovation and energy are everywhere.
Shenzhen's growth would not have been possible without the hard work of countless strivers. They come from different places, with different backgrounds and stories, but all share hopes and dreams for the future. Drawn by opportunity, they have gathered on this promising land.
The protagonist of this book, Zhang Jie, is one of Shenzhen's many strivers. Born in the 1970s in a remote mountain village in Yuzhou City, he grew up poor and faced one misfortune after another. Yet life's hardships never defeated him. Through sheer perseverance and unrelenting effort, he made his way out of the village and into a wider world.
In Shenzhen, a city where miracles happen, Zhang Jie faces countless setbacks and difficulties, but also finds success and joy. His is a story of striving, dreams, and perseverance. Come along and step into Zhang Jie's world as he pursues his dreams in Shenzhen.
