This book follows Cheng Yiran's artistic journey, tracing his struggles as he grows from an ordinary boy into a celebrated young painter. At university, he meets pianist Su Ningyue and sculptor Lin Fei, and their friendship and dreams intertwine. After graduation, he struggles between the demands of reality and his artistic ideals, receives guidance from his mentor Shen Chen, and enters a fierce yet entertaining rivalry with rising artist Luo Xiuyuan. Cheng Yiran faces setbacks and turning points time and again, as family, romance, and friendship become entangled. In the end, he discovers the true meaning of art and the joy of life. With its lighthearted humor and brisk, eventful plot, the book captures the laughter, tears, and growth of an artist's life.
