Beyond Sun Mountain

Synopsis of Stepping Out of Sun Mountain Stepping Out of Sun Mountain is a long novel about striving in the city. It tells the story of Zhang Bao, an orphan who leaves Sun Mountain for the city, overcomes one hardship after another, achieves his dreams, and gives back to his hometown. Zhang Bao is an orphan from Tangong Village, Dongri Township, Jinrui City, Gan Province. Since childhood, he has been close to Zhang Yuan, the daughter of Zhang Mingyuan, the owner of the Royal Tea Garden on Sun Mountain. The mountain is beautiful, and the Royal Tea Garden is like a green sea. The Cloud Mist Tea grown there was once presented as tribute to the Qing imperial court. Zhang Bao dreams of leaving Sun Mountain to make his way in the wider world and transform his hometown. By chance, Liu Fugui, a tea merchant, comes to the village to buy tea. Zhang Bao's familiarity with the Royal Tea Garden earns Liu Fugui's admiration and an opportunity to go to the city with him and build a career. But as soon as he arrives, Zhang Bao runs into one obstacle after another. At Liu Fugui's company, his youth and rural background mean that his colleagues and clients don't take him seriously. His business deals repeatedly fall through, and Liu Fugui scolds him. But Zhang Bao refuses to give up. He works day and night to learn the business and negotiation skills, and actively attends trade fairs to build connections. Gradually, he begins to stand out at work. Just as things are looking up, disaster strikes. A poor decision by Liu Fugui leaves the company facing bankruptcy after its cash flow dries up, and Zhang Bao is once again in trouble. At this critical moment, he remembers Uncle Li, whom he met at a trade fair. Uncle Li gives him the opportunity to help organize a major tea culture festival. There, Zhang Bao gives a compelling presentation on the Royal Tea Garden's tea, combining its history and culture. His presentation not only makes the tea famous, but also helps him meet many industry leaders...