The Light of the City 都市之光

1 兼 Part-Time Artist 兼职艺术家 I Am the Whitest我最白Urban2.0M WordsCompleted That summer, he defeated the capital with his talent... Huh? I am the capital? Well, then, never mind. 0Votes364.9kRecs781.7kFans

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That summer, he triumphed over capital with his talent... Ah? Am I the capital? That's alright then.

2 一 Confessions of a Salesman 一个销售员的自白书 Chen Shaowei陈少维Realistic Fiction7.2M WordsCompleted “Is this sales? You’re begging for handouts!” “Since you started working in sales, have you ever told the truth? When you speak now, I don’t even believe your punctuation!” Chen Fei was a tech geek who landed in the sales department by a twist of fate. From then on, he stepped into a strange, thrilling new world. My fate is mine to control, not Heaven’s! Watch how he rides the waves of the sales world and looks on with a smile as the tides turn. 0Votes18.4kRecs20.4kFans

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"Is this sales? You're begging!" "Since you started in sales, have you ever told a single truth? I don't believe a single punctuation mark you use anymore!" Chen Fei, a tech geek, was transferred to the sales department by chance, thus stepping into a strange and thrilling world. "My fate is in my own hands!" Let's see how he rises and falls in the sales world, laughing at the changing winds.

3 只 Plucking the Stars with One Hand 只手摘星斗 Sweep 3 Emperor扫3帝Realistic Fiction803k WordsCompleted In the early 1990s, China's satellite navigation products were still completely dependent on imports. Fresh out of university, Zhang Yong entered the satellite navigation industry. During an equipment upgrade, he accidentally discovered that product agents were earning enormous profits by monopolizing information. When he reported it to his superiors, technical limitations led to him being criticized by his leaders. In a fit of anger, he resigned and plunged into the commercial world of satellit 0Votes2.3kRecs5.8kFans

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In the early 1990s, China's satellite navigation products were entirely dependent on imports. Zhang Yong, a recent college graduate, entered the satellite navigation industry. During an equipment upgrade, he inadvertently discovered that product distributors were making exorbitant profits by monopolizing information. When he tried to report this to his superiors, he was criticized by them due to technical constraints. In a fit of anger, he resigned and plunged into the commercial world of satellite navigation. In this entirely new workplace environment, Zhang Yong embarks on his personal career breakthrough, witnessing the various hardships and battles on the path of domestic production...

4 理 The Door to Ideals 理想之门 Jing Xiaomo荆萧默Realistic Fiction439k WordsCompleted “If you can’t be president, be an advertising man.” A line from U.S. President Roosevelt has taken the country by storm. One day you’re penniless, the next you’re rolling in money! That’s the reality of the advertising industry. When Shen Jianghe hits a dead end in his job search, he enters the advertising industry, a field he both despises and fears. Alongside a group of young people, he begins to make his way in a ruthless world. But an unexpected incident sends him step by step toward the pin 0Votes23.1kRecs3.7kFans

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"If I weren't president, I'd be an advertising man." This quote from US President Roosevelt began to become popular in the country. Yesterday you were penniless, today you're rolling in money! That's the reality of the advertising industry. When Shen Jianghe was desperate for a job, he entered the advertising industry, which he both hated and feared, and began his wild growth with a group of young people. However, an unexpected event led him step by step to the pinnacle of his life... This is a true story, a legend told in real life.

5 茫 Wandering Through the Vast Daylight 茫茫白昼漫游 Lady Mei眉师娘Realistic Fiction1.8M WordsCompleted [Winner of First Prize in the Seventh Realistic-Themed Online Literature Writing Competition] His eyes are perfectly healthy, yet he makes his living as a blind massage therapist. Every day, he wears a pair of sunglasses, walks with a white cane, and travels through this dazzling, colorful city, experiencing scene after scene of joy and sorrow. 0Votes40.9kRecs27.8kFans

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[Winner of the First Prize in the 7th Realistic Theme Online Literature Writing Competition] (My new book, "Wandering Through the Long Night," has been released. Feel free to read it!) He has healthy eyes, yet he exists as a blind masseur, wearing sunglasses and leaning on a cane every day, walking through this colorful city, experiencing scene after scene of joy and sorrow. QQ Book Club: 887043905

6 风 The Windfall 风口 Snow Above the Moon离月上雪Realistic Fiction758k WordsCompleted Jingcheng: Yanzi Valley, also known as Venture Capital. Not everyone is suited to the rat race and round-the-clock grind of a major city. Some prefer the quiet, unhurried life of a small town; others feel that a kitchen filled with the warmth of everyday life is what makes a home. But they don’t realize that their children and grandchildren will come after them. If even one person of their generation makes it out, that alone will stir up a commotion among their peers. If you want to become someo 0Votes30.4kRecs4kFans

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"Jingcheng's Goose Valley" is also known as "Venture Capital". Not everyone is suited to the fast-paced, relentless pace of life in first-tier cities. Some people prefer the peaceful and leisurely life in smaller towns, while others believe that a kitchen with a lively, homey atmosphere is the true essence of life. But what these people don't know is that there are children and grandchildren below them. As long as one person of the same generation stands out, it is enough to cause a stir among the other peers. If you want to become someone you never even dared to dream of, you have to do things you never even dared to think about before. This book tells the story of contemporary young people's struggles in big cities from multiple perspectives, including entrepreneurs, investors, and workers. It also deeply analyzes the relationship between entrepreneurship and investment and showcases the history of modern business development in China. Shangxue WeChat reader group: LYSX6989

7 奔 The Roaring Years: Heading South, Heading North 奔腾年代——向南向北 Lady Mei眉师娘Realistic Fiction7.4M WordsCompleted [Grand Prize Winner, Fifth Realistic-Themed Online Literature Writing Contest] [Featured in the Top 100 Chinese Online Literature Works of the New Era’s First Decade] [Among the Top Ten Chinese and International Genre Novels in the “Searchlight Books” October 2022 List] (The print edition was published by CITIC Press under the title Northbound, Southbound.) This is the story of a generation. A not-so-distant era, and a group of familiar “strangers.” The story begins in 1990. Much of what they di 13Votes108.5kRecs102.8kFans

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[Winner of the Special Prize in the 5th Realistic Theme Online Literature Writing Competition] [Top 100 Chinese Online Literature Works of the New Era] [Top 10 Chinese and Foreign Genre Novels in October 2022 by Searchlight Book Review] (The physical book has been published by CITIC Press under the title "Southward and Northward") This is the story of a generation. A not-so-distant era, a group of familiar "strangers". Many of the stories that began in 1990 seem crude, naive, or even ridiculous today, but they are the "background color" of this era. Friendship, love, family, wealth, success, struggle... These are all common and familiar words, but they have different interpretations over time. When the tides of time come, it's not surprising to be knocked down; those who rise from the ashes are always the ones who can stand up again after being knocked down. QQ Book Club: 887043905