A novel about workplace and love:
Lin Tan, who was thought to be brought in as a foil, was elected as the proposed deputy county-level cadre in a democratic vote. Liao Pingyuan, the former top leader's confidant, was unexpectedly dismissed. A devastating earthquake occurred a few hours later, and the democratic vote was put on hold. At this time, Lin Tan met Shi Jian, his college idol and first love. After many trials and understandings, their relationship deepened. Post-disaster reconstruction is under great pressure. The top boss in the work unit asks everyone to learn the "Letter to Garcia". The invisible competition for positions is carried out secretly, and workplace opportunities may pass by at any time.
On one side is a lover who is terminally ill and has little time to live, on the other is the career promotion that he dreams of. What choice will Lin Tan make? What is Shi Jian's final destination? Why did Lin Tan finally collapse? The novel takes post-disaster reconstruction as the historical background, and the workplace ecology and characters' emotions described are real and delicate. The language has a distinct personal style and is highly readable.