An Illustrated Guide to Internet Women

In the internet age, women and men are separated by a bit line. This line may be a chasm, or it may mean there is no distance at all. The only distance is between our thoughts. This book is about people, events, and women, touching on their little thoughts and feelings.

Zhou Xueyin was among the pioneers who explored the internet when it first emerged. Unlike what one might imagine, she was a woman who didn't see gender as an adversarial factor. She started her own business in the early days of the internet, and the difficulties she faced were unimaginable.

Zhou Xueyin character illustration

Yao Shanshan's character illustration

As the author states in the reading guide, realistic works are grounded in reality. Art originates from life but transcends it. "Internet Women's Guide" authentically recreates the atmosphere of Beijing in the early 2000s. As a former "Beijing drifter," I am deeply moved whenever I see familiar scenes between the lines.

I have to brag a little!! I won an award! The First Stage Editor's Choice Award!!

I've officially obtained my Senior Concept Artist certificate!!

I have always admired the author's meticulous character portrayal. This book also maintains the consistent writing style of the previous ones. The four main characters have very different styles. The courageous Zhou Xueyin, the cautious Kang Siying, the innocent Yao Shanshan, and the mature and generous Li Jiniang.

Wei Jing and others designed the diagram.

Having read this far, the title alone encapsulates my entire feeling. The female lead is really lucky to have met several roommates. Although their personalities are very different, they complement each other, which is why they are able to work together.