In Taoyuan Town, nestled among the mountains, time flowed gently, and the old locust tree bore witness to the passing years. Just after Jingzhe, Zhi was born on this peaceful land. A lead pendant and a bamboo cradle accompanied her as she grew, while the riverbank became her secret world. The changing seasons left her with countless precious memories.
Then, without warning, fate took a turn. During the rainy season, her father fell ill after rushing to harvest the rice, and Zhi had to decide whether to continue her education. In the end, she set out to study, carrying the savings her father had spent ten years putting aside. At the provincial capital's library, she absorbed knowledge from a vast sea of books, though she often missed home.
Ten years later, Zhi chose to return to her hometown. In the classroom, her students held fast to their dreams; by the riverbank, she seemed to see her younger self. In the evening light, she finally understood her father's intentions and found her own direction in life. Through Zhi's journey of growth, this book shows the power of family, the pursuit of dreams, and a deep longing for home, painting a warm and hopeful portrait of rural life.
