The beloved white moonlight returns, yet still keeps out of sight.
A gifted student who left home in a fit of pique returns to Beijing, only to face one blow after another.
A socially adept career professional loses everything overnight.
A beautiful, wealthy photographer with dreams of her own carefully conceals her painful past.
Ai Xia, Yuan Ye, Cai Wei, and Xu Liang: How does fate cast them into the depths, and how do they find a way back from the brink?
Love: How many people must we go through before we find the one we're destined for?
Family: What are we to our parents? Their treasure, their pride, the continuation of their hopes, or someone to make demands of?
Career: What should guide our choices: stability, pay, or interest? A polished appearance, or staying true to what we believe in?
Self: Do we put ourselves down or just go with the flow? How can we forgive others and make peace with ourselves? Can we heal? Can we be happy?
Ai Xia, Yuan Ye, Cai Wei, and Xu Liang: Four girls use the brightest years of their youth to tell their stories. There is sorrow and hardship, but also fulfillment and joy.
The summer night is cool, but its brilliance remains.
At first, Xu Taotao fell for Mei Yiqing because he stood up for a girl. Her love ended when he stepped in front of another girl and said to her, "Xu Taotao, have you had enough?"
Years later, Xu Taotao returns, burdened by family upheaval and heavy responsibilities. As Mei Yiqing approaches her of his own accord, deliberately helps her, and continues to keep so much from her, what will she do?
Theme: Cross the mire and find the starlight
I recently went through a breakup and happened to read your book. It reminded me of my university days and the confusion I felt when I first entered the workforce. The writing is excellent, and the story is wonderful. Keep it up!
I recently went through a breakup and happened to read your book. It reminded me of my university days and the confusion I felt when I first entered the workforce. The writing is excellent, and the story is wonderful. Keep it up!
The story of these four girls represents youth and growth—it's worth savoring.
Keep up the good work, author! I really love this novel.