The Glories of the Past

Xu Nuo, Ji Zhishan, Lin Musen, and Tang Zihan are four young people striving to make their way in the city. Their lives unfold through twists and turns as they face different stages of life, career challenges, and relationship troubles. From starting their first jobs to daring entrepreneurial ventures, from family conflicts to romantic misunderstandings, and from the bonds of friendship to personal redemption, their stories run along multiple, interconnected threads. Through setbacks and hard work, they grow, reflect on themselves, and ultimately find transformation in friendship, love, and their careers. The novel is humorous and fast-paced, with a touch of social satire and heartwarming healing that lets city dwellers see themselves in its pages.