A Country Boy's Daring Journey to the Bustling City

Told through vivid scenes and representative episodes, this book follows the protagonist’s growth: born in the countryside with his heart set on the city, he sees all its splendor before his heart returns to peace.

Born in a village, he was a rebellious boy who refused to be bound by the blazing sun and the muddy earth. He worked hard to get into college and resolutely set foot in the bustling city. From stumbling through the confusion of a newcomer to fighting his way into a firm foothold, he eventually reaches his late forties. He has seen all the city’s neon lights, yet what he misses most is still the quiet countryside of his hometown…