The novel begins with the narration of an old man, Sun Shaobai, who is about to pass away, and restores the current rural situation in the 1990s. The story of the protagonist Sun Jianyao, and how his son, who was good at literature and martial arts, stayed behind...
Purpose: By describing the changes in rural life in northern Guangdong in the early days of reform and opening up, it can resonate with readers who have had similar experiences.