A passionate and heartwarming story of young people striving toward their dreams. Chen Yang comes from an ordinary family in Jiangzhou and heads to Nanjing University with a deep love of mathematics. There, he meets like-minded companions Su Qing and Zhao Tianyu, and the three join forces to develop an intelligent traffic navigation app. From theoretical concepts to technical challenges, every step is an uphill battle. Receiving approval for an innovation grant is like timely rain, giving their project a powerful boost. With the care and guidance of Professor Zhou, Teacher Zhang, and other mentors, the team pushes through every obstacle as the app steadily takes shape.
Meanwhile, Chen Yang’s feelings for Lin Xiaoyu, his close friend from high school, quietly grow over time. Lin Xiaoyu devotes herself to preparing for graduate school, while Chen Yang races ahead in his research. They encourage each other, and little things like “You’ve got this” notes and a ginkgo-leaf bookmark carry the affection and hopes they hold for one another.
As they prepare for an innovation and entrepreneurship competition, the team works together to perfect every detail of their presentation, video, and technical demonstration. Lin Xiaoyu also makes a surprise appearance at a crucial moment, giving Chen Yang tremendous support. In their personal lives, they each overcome the pressures and troubles brought on by their families, staying determined as they pursue their dreams. This novel vividly portrays young people balancing love and ambition, and holding firm to what matters to them. It celebrates how supporting one another and standing side by side through hardship can ultimately bring success and happiness.
