Thirty-two-year-old Shen Jinan is unemployed, broke up, and has insomnia. His life seems to have been put on pause.
During the day, she pretended to be calm among the crowd; at night, she counted her breaths alone against the ceiling.
Until one early morning, she walked into the all-night convenience store on the corner.
There are gentle clerks, tired takeaways, silent customers, and a light that never goes out.
During their casual encounter, they exchanged their stories——
Loneliness, regret, and exhaustion, but also tenderness, kindness, and hope.
Jinan became accustomed to going to that convenience store at four in the morning.
She slowly discovered that everyone who was awake late at night was trying to reconcile with life.
And that convenience store light not only illuminates the street, but also illuminates every soul trapped in the night.
This is an urban novel about loneliness and healing, loss and starting over.
Written to those who are still awake late at night——
I hope you can see yourself in Jin'an's story and be gently caught.
Intention: Even if life is tiring and the world seems indifferent, there is still warmth between people's hearts in the quietest and loneliest moments. Even a look, a greeting, or a bottle of heated milk between people can be a glimmer of light that saves a soul.