The Post-70s Generation Riding the Tide

This is a personal saga about how people born in the 1970s kept striving, suffering setbacks, and searching for new paths amid the tides of a great era.

1. The mark of the times: From assigned jobs to choosing one's own career, and from traditional industries to the internet boom, this story brings 30 years of social change to life.

2. Two brothers, two paths: Older brother Zhu Yi represents the stability of the system, while younger brother Zhu Xiu rides the waves of the market. Their lives take very different courses.

3. The ups and downs of business: A realistic portrayal of how small business owners struggle to survive amid policies, markets, and personal connections.

4. Midlife crisis: When ideals collide with reality and youthful ambition is worn away, how do you make peace with life and find a new beginning?

5. The heart of the story: Deep bonds between brothers and between husband and wife, along with an abiding love for one's hometown.