The novel is based on the work and life of college teachers. It tells the story of Yang Jianqi, a young man who just started working in the mid-1980s, who experienced an unforgettable love affair between his brother and his sister. However, due to the prejudice and obstruction of the world, the two siblings, who were 8 years apart in age, were eventually forced to separate. From then on, the two siblings were separated from each other. After going through hardships and hardships respectively, they both achieved impressive results in their respective careers. More than 20 years later, the two successful siblings met again.
The work covers the time span from the autumn of 1984 to the spring of 2006, including the sister-brother relationship in the 1980s and the teacher-student relationship in the new century. It also involves the male protagonist's pioneering career in science and technology, the heroine's teaching in a mountainous middle school, and her subsequent efforts in the Paris business world.
The novel enthusiastically praises the hard work and positive fighting spirit of young people, and also elaborates on a distinct theme: good people will eventually be rewarded.