This work tells a story about those born in the 1980s. Born into a family whose parents were born in the 1950s, they place their "dreams" on the next generation. The ambition of "hoping for their sons to become successful and their daughters to become phoenixes" has led these parents to provide very strict training to their children since childhood. Furthermore, because of national policies, parents are particularly "doting" on their children.
Today, the generation born in the 1980s has finally grown up in such a high-pressure environment. Influenced by the culture of the new era, they have their own ideas and ambitions. The usual "hope your children will succeed" education style of your parents is no longer suitable. In such a high-pressure environment, some people born in the 1980s who have their own dreams finally cried out. The protagonist in the story, Jack, is a typical post-80s generation who grew up in a high-pressure environment. With constant nurturing from his parents and his own hard work, his achievements have always been impressive and his parents are proud of him. But born in this special era, he also has his own dreams and things he wants to pursue. Therefore, when his career was just starting, he still gave up his "future" and was determined to find his dream.
The story is written in the form of a travelogue, telling the story of Jack's journey to Europe. During this journey, Jack gained a deep understanding of Western culture and humanities, as well as the feeling of freedom, thereby gaining a kind of spiritual relief. The story not only introduces the customs of various countries, but also uses Jack's emotional line throughout the text. Meeting different heroines in different countries creates one story after another. However, when he reaches the final journey - the City of Roses, he will meet his true destiny again...