In the autumn of 2009, 15-year-old Ye Sheng entered Nancheng No. 1 Middle School with anxiety and longing. Here, she met Lin Shushu, a girl who seemed to have stepped out of a painting.
Lin Shushu is beautiful, intelligent, and talented. She is a proud woman in the eyes of everyone. However, behind this glamor, there is hidden loneliness and pain. Lin Shushu's parents have high expectations for her, hoping that she will be admitted to a prestigious university and have an enviable future. However, this heavy expectation was like a big mountain, weighing Lin Shushu breathless.
Ye Sheng and Lin Shushu became roommates. The introverted Ye Sheng was attracted by Lin Shushu's cheerfulness and confidence, and the two gradually became good friends who talked about everything. Accompanied by Lin Shushu, Ye Sheng began to open up his heart, try to change himself, and strive to pursue his dreams.
However, as the college entrance examination approached, Lin Shushu's pressure increased and she began to become anxious, sensitive, and even a little neurotic. Her concern for Ye Sheng gradually turned into harsh criticism, and their relationship became estranged as a result.
After graduating from college, Ye Sheng learned that Lin Shushu had committed suicide due to depression. The news was like a bolt from the blue, plunging her into deep grief and self-blame. She began to reflect on her life and Lin Shushu's choices, and decided to write down Lin Shushu's story to commemorate her and hope to bring some inspiration to others.
In the process of creation, Ye Sheng gradually found the direction of life and his own life value. She understands that ideals are not distant dreams, but the truest desires in each of our hearts. As long as we pursue it bravely, we will surely achieve it.
Purpose: Ideals are the beacon for progress in life, but the process of pursuing ideals is full of thorns and challenges