This is a story about “returning” and “creating.” It has not only the poetic beauty of an idyllic countryside, but also the bold spirit of a new generation of young people using knowledge, passion, and perseverance to build a life on their native soil. If you’ve ever wavered between your dreams and reality, this book will give you the warmest answer.
Faced with her father’s furious warning, “I’d rather you sweep the streets than come back,” and villagers whispering that “education is useless,” Lin Xiaofeng has a degree in hand but no clear path ahead.
On one side is the promising, secure career her father has planned for her; on the other is the uncertain and perilous road of starting a business with her partner. Amid green hills and clear waters, can Lin Xiaofeng break through prejudice and find a place to put down roots? And can a love as young and raw as newly brewed rice wine mature in the ferment of reality into something rich and lasting?
