Parallel Lines: the Six of Us Living in Shanghai

Six young people, six different universities in Shanghai. Fudan, Jiaotong University, East China Normal University, Shanghai University, SIVA, Second Polytechnic University. 985 To the second book, just one step away, a world of difference. But they live in the same house - 147 University Avenue. Lin Yu thought that if he passed the 985 exam, he would have a firm foothold in Shanghai. Chen Jin thought that as long as he wrote code well enough, no one would care about his academic qualifications. Su Mian thought that after dropping out of school, no one would need her anymore. Lu Shen thought that surviving was the end—until he discovered that living was harder than dying. Zhou Yining thought that being obedient would lead to freedom - she was wrong. Jiang Ci thought that as long as he didn't say "I failed," no one would find out. They pretend to be fine. Pretend that you are real in your circle of friends. Pretend that the "hahahaha" in the group chat is true. Until one day, someone couldn't hold on any longer. This is a story about "pretending to be fine". It's also a story about "finally not pretending anymore".