The work unfolds from the first-person perspective of Li Si, a legendary figure in the Northeastern arena, connecting a period of passion and warmth that spans decades. From the gratification of revenge for his brothers with a knife on a snowy night, to the life-and-death friendship with Zhao Hongbing, Zhang Yue and others through bloodshed, to the peace and stability of living in seclusion in a small town and opening a tavern after getting tired of the disputes in the world, Li Si's life is the epitome of the golden age of the Northeast underworld.
The story not only depicts the thrilling game of sword fighting and power disputes, but also deeply depicts the struggle and perseverance of these tough guys in the tide of the times. They once wandered on the edge of the law and guarded the bottom line with blood; in their later years, they washed away their glory and completed their self-salvation with the charity in the nursing home and the fireworks of the small town tavern. Many years later, the descendants of old friends re-explored the truth of this period of history through old materials in archives and oral oral accounts of the past. The belated confession and inheritance across generations made the meaning of "Jianghu" transcend grievances and hatred.
The work outlines the complex spectrum of human nature with delicate brushstrokes, including the hot warmth of brotherly love and the relief and openness of resolving grievances. It finally reveals the ultimate answer to the world of rivers and lakes: the so-called rivers and lakes are never a fight for fame and fortune, but the eternal fetters of inner peace and morality.
