Past Events in Exile

This book is a realistic novel that focuses on the fate of ordinary families and writes about life choices under the changing times. The story centers on Mr. And Mrs. Li Laogen and their five children. It tells the story of the four sons and one daughter of the Li family who faced the fork in life and made different choices in the tide of the times, eventually leading to completely different life trajectories. The five children have different temperaments and different paths: some are down-to-earth and hardworking and take root in life; some are ambitious and travel far and wide; some are drifting with the flow and losing their way. Every choice carries the mark of the times and the profound influence of the original family. Mr. And Mrs. Li Laogen have been diligent, upright, honest and kind all their lives. They educate their children with simple words and deeds to abide by their duties and value friendship, so that the five brothers and sisters have always retained their kindness and perseverance. But on the scale of family affection, it is difficult for the couple to balance each other. They particularly favored and pampered their younger son, accommodating everything and being tolerant in everything. This overindulgence made the younger son fearless and self-willed, enjoying the protection of the whole family, but also making mistakes step by step in life. Under the influence of preference, the delicate balance of the family is broken, and estrangement, misunderstandings and conflicts between siblings quietly arise. The novel uses the family as a mirror to reveal the most real preferences and shortcomings in Chinese education, as well as the most complex bonds and pulls between siblings. In the intertwining of the tide of the times and the warmth of the family, the five children experienced growth, gains and losses, struggles and reconciliation, and finally understood the weight of choice and the true meaning of family love. The book is close to life and has a delicate writing style. It not only describes the ups and downs and perseverance of ordinary people in the times, but also the gains, losses and reflections of family education. It is a warm and heart-wrenching family growth story.