This is a children's novel that focuses on the growth of left-behind children in rural areas. It is set in Zhuze Town and tells the story of Lin Yitao, an ordinary and stubborn girl who struggles between her family's academic expectations and her love of running. She finally bravely pursues her dream of track and field, reconciles with her family, and at the same time witnesses the persistence and inheritance of the local intangible cultural heritage phoenix and bird pattern embroidery.
Lin Yitao is a left-behind child in the countryside with mediocre grades. She only has talent and love for running. Teacher Qin's recommendation inspired her to participate in the city's track and field competition and become a sports student in the city's No. 1 Middle School. However, she was opposed by her grandmother and mother. Because of her own regrets about studying, her mother wanted her to take the safe path of studying and furthering her education. A fierce conflict broke out between mother and daughter. On the way to pursue her dream, Lin Yitao met Wang Yidi, a rival who also loved running. The two went from misunderstanding and estrangement to competing on the field, which also made her understand the meaning of persistence better.
Purpose: To show the growth process of rural children pursuing their dreams of track and field and adhering to their love