This book tells the story of young painter Lin Yuyan's ups and downs in the art world: he started out in a small town, traveled north with his unconstrained dreams, and met all kinds of artists, curators and capital figures. In the process of pursuing his artistic ideals, Lin Yuyan encountered workplace difficulties, emotional disputes, capital suppression, friendship tests, and even fell into self-doubt. With his humorous and optimistic nature and his tenacity to refuse to admit defeat, he constantly explores the balance point between 'ideal and reality'. In the end, through twists and turns and growth, Lin Yuyan and his partners gradually revealed the essence of artistic life and ushered in the finale.