Above the Code, Below the Loess

The story begins in the rural northwest of China in 1993. The protagonist Chen Zhiyuan was born in a poor peasant family that valued education. At that time, computer penetration rate in China was extremely low, and it was even rarer in rural areas. The story spans 20 years, and follows the development of China's computer and Internet industry from scratch, from weak to strong. In the end, the protagonist achieves outstanding achievements in the field of artificial intelligence, but he also constantly reflects on the balance between technology and humanity. Through the protagonist's growth experience, the story shows the magnificent development of China's science and technology, and also deeply explores the relationship between science and technology, society, human nature, and ethics. The gap between urban and rural areas, the collision between tradition and modernity, and the conflict between technological ideals and real interests will all run through the story.