My Fifteen Years as a Teacher

Set in Spring City, Northeast China, in the 2000s, this story follows a female student at a normal university through more than a decade, from job hunting to employment and the start of her career. It is filled with youth, passion, and perseverance, as well as the petty details of everyday life, workplace scheming, and bullying. Teacher-student bonds, friendships with colleagues, family ties, and romance intertwine. The story offers an authentic look at university teachers' lives and the unspoken rules of the workplace that few ever learn about.