"The Original Heart Has Not Changed" tells the story of Wang Shiyan, a girl from the Chinese Department, and Zhang Zihao, a boy from the Computer Department, who met on the campus of Soochow University. From pure love at first sight, to Wang Shiyan getting lost in the temptation of fame and fortune in the live broadcast industry, and finally rediscovering her original intention and true love after experiencing the cruelty of reality and inner struggle.
The love between Wang Shiyan and Zhang Zihao began with the fragrance of osmanthus in September, full of innocence and beauty on campus. However, when Wang Shiyan came into contact with live broadcasting, she gradually lost her way under the temptation of traffic and money, and her relationship with Zhang Zihao also broke down. She signed a contract with a media company and became a popular anchor, but she felt empty in the virtual aura. After experiencing the impact of her identity as "Brother Qiang", the trap of unwritten rules in the workplace, and the reunion with Zhang Zihao, Wang Shiyan began to reflect. In the end, with Zhang Zihao's help and self-awakening, she got rid of the shackles of fame and fortune, devoted herself to the real cause of helping farmers, reunited with Zhang Zihao, and co-founded "Original Heart Ruyan", connecting the countryside and the city with sincerity, and achieving self-salvation and growth. The novel depicts the urban youth's persistence and pursuit of their original aspirations in a materialistic society with delicate brushstrokes, showing the collision of love, ideals and reality, as well as the power of sincerity and kindness.
Purpose: To reveal the power of sincerity to redeem the lost self in the era of traffic