Explanation of the book's title: "Floating City" refers to a bustling city that is also full of pressure and alienated human relationships; "Beyond the Floating City" is not a physical space, but refers to finding a harbor deep in the heart, outside the hustle and bustle of life, where each other can feel at ease; "With You at Peace" highlights the core emotions of the male and female protagonists relying on each other and healing each other.
Core settings:
• Male protagonist: Lin Feng - 42 years old, senior computer maintenance engineer. He has an introverted, down-to-earth and slightly dull personality. He was once passionate about life, but his edges were worn away by a mediocre marriage and huge financial pressure. After the divorce, I raised a pair of children alone (son Lin Xiaoyu, about 15 years old; daughter Lin Xiaoya, about 12 years old). They lived in an old community and were burdened with a mortgage of more than 3 million yuan (remaining principal) for upgrading to a bigger house. They lived in poverty, with three points and one line (home, repair shop, and occasional door-to-door service). Deep down, they long for warmth and understanding, and have a strong sense of responsibility for their families.
• Heroine: Lin Zhu - 41 years old, divorced woman. She once had a seemingly happy marriage, but it broke down due to her husband's betrayal or personality incompatibility. She lived alone with her daughter Lin Mengmeng (about 10 years old). She was also burdened with a mortgage on a small apartment. She worked as an administrator or clerk in a company and worked hard to make money to support her family. She had a tough and independent personality. She might look a little strong or tired on the outside, but she was soft on the inside and longed for stability and love.
• Key turning point: While Lin Feng was studying computer software programming late at night (perhaps to improve his skills or make extra money), he accidentally knocked over a water glass and splashed water into his laptop. Repairing computers