Flowing Down

Introduction to the novel (Brothers) Wu Jianjun, a middle-aged unemployed former executive, became an online ride-hailing driver in order to shoulder the burden of the family; A Yong, a frustrated IT engineer, suffered the double blow of unemployment and the death of his wife in premature labor, leaving him to face his infant son alone. A ride-hailing encounter formed an indissoluble bond between two men in deep trouble. Wu Jianjun and his wife stepped forward to take care of A Yong's children, holding up the broken family with warmth; the generous and righteous former boss Lu Xiangdong also embarked on the road of online ride-hailing after bankruptcy. Not only did he finance A Yong's purchase of a vehicle, but he was also seriously injured because of his bravery, and he gradually fell in love with Wu Jianjun's nurse sister Wu Xiaomin. Ami, a fellow villager who lives in the fruit shop at the entrance of the community, guards Ayong and his son with silent tenderness. A childish "mom" expresses her unspoken concerns. They are bloodless brothers, supporting each other in the traffic of the city; they are fellow travelers in trouble, using their glimmer of light to dispel the haze of life. From the speed of life and death in the late-night emergency room, to the group hugs for warmth at the post station; from the delivery of love in public welfare projects, to the concerted efforts in the industry turmoil, every moment is hidden with delicate warmth. The novel uses online ride-hailing as a mobile stage, focusing on mid-life crisis, unemployment dilemma and life transformation. In the smoke of firewood, rice, oil and salt, it delicately depicts the depth of brotherhood, the warmth of neighborly help and the power of rebirth in desperate situations, and interprets the shining background of ordinary people's lives as they watch each other in the torrent of life.