Set in Shenjiagou beneath the Qilian Mountains, this is the story of Jiang Wan'er and a life filled with hardship and warmth.
Jiang Wan'er was born in 1998 in this remote little village. Her father, Jiang Jianguo, was Han Chinese, while her mother, Zhuoma, was Tibetan. Though the family was poor, their home was full of warmth. Jiang Wan'er spent her childhood amid the magnificent scenery of the Qilian Mountains and the simple, kind-hearted people of the countryside.
Then disaster struck without warning. When Jiang Wan'er was in fourth grade, Jiang Jianguo was unexpectedly sent to prison. The family's mainstay was gone, and life became a constant struggle. Zhuoma shouldered the burden alone, while young Jiang Wan'er quickly grew up. She helped her mother with the housework and cared for her younger siblings, never letting her studies slip. With a resilient spirit and a thirst for knowledge, she fought her way forward.
Throughout the long years from middle school until marriage, her father's absence remained a lingering pain, but Jiang Wan'er never gave up. At school, she eagerly absorbed knowledge; at home, she helped ease her mother's burdens. Through her fierce struggle against life's hardships, she found sincere friendship and love, and came to understand more deeply the priceless value of family.
With delicate prose, the novel vividly traces Jiang Wan'er's growth, delving into the resilience and goodness of human nature while showcasing the distinctive regional culture and customs beneath the Qilian Mountains. It is a stirring ode to a life of love and perseverance.
