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The "Recent Thoughts" series of small books is the fourth in the series, following two by Xin Deyong and one by Zhou Zhenhe. The author uses a unique perspective to interpret "Zizhi Tongjian" in an easy-to-understand manner. This time, Mr. Zhang systematically compiled 17 articles that he has never published that interpret "Tongjian", explaining some historical moments that everyone has ignored by famous historical figures such as Cao Pi and Wu Zetian. Mr. Zhang Yuan teaches "Zi Zhi Tong Jian" to students at Zhejiang University every year, and the course is well received. Mr. Wang's official account focuses on "Tongjian" and has tens of thousands of fans. It has considerable influence in the field of mainland history.

"Spring at the End of the World" is a collection of short stories written by the writer Zhang Yuan over the past twenty years. The content covers many aspects of current urban life, especially women's life. It shows Zhang Yuan, as a female writer, pays attention to and cares for the life and survival of contemporary urbanites. As critic Liu Xuyuan pointed out, "Zhang Yuan's novels are almost all about small characters. There is a tradition of Chekhov and Zhang Ailing here... Her characters have the author's subtle life observations, as well as tragic sympathy and even pity, but she will never detract from her excavation and revelation. As long as there are wounds in life, she will always truthfully uncover them little by little, allowing us to see the unsatisfactory life, the severity and cruelty of life."

Traveling through three bustling cities and encountering 19 melancholy and subtle moments of love, there is always a taste that can touch your heart. This book is a love note written by the author Zhang Yuan to modern men and women. It looks at the slow-cooked life from a female perspective, and writes about the restlessness and uneasiness of urban men and women that are hidden under dressing and eating. The author grew up in Taiwan, studied in the United States for many years, and now lives in Shanghai. The novel combines the sentiment and charm of the three cities of Shanghai, Taipei, and New York, and deeply explores the emergence of desires and the flow of emotions. It is known as "Zhang Ailing returns to Shanghai."

This is a story about youth and excitement: a group of superior and melancholy darlings reveal their true feelings deep in their hearts through the confusing turbulence of the city. The complex and multifaceted character relationships create suspense for the story, and the unique character settings leave a deep impression on people. Zhang Yuan's novels not only possess the diverse perspectives and modernity of the new generation of writers, but also have the sensitivity and delicacy of women.