The Green Apple Years

As the tides of the times surge and shift, every family is like a ship adrift, weathering its own storms. This book tells the story of Haonan and his uncle, two souls struggling and fighting their way through hardship. Under the crushing pressure of the college entrance exam, Haonan is shackled by the sciences. For the sake of his academic prospects, his homeroom teacher places him in the science track without his consent. Faced with mountains of science exercises, his heart is full of love and yearning for the humanities, while pain and confusion follow him everywhere. Meanwhile, his uncle's marriage is in crisis, and family conflicts flare up repeatedly. The daily grind and emotional entanglements leave him utterly exhausted. Both suffer devastating blows from life and sink into a mire of failure. Yet the times have given them the strength to endure. Haonan searches for a way forward through his pain, trying to find his own rhythm in the world of science. Clinging to his dream, he takes on the college entrance exam. His uncle, too, reflects on his marital troubles, striving to mend their broken relationship and restore warmth to his family. Green Apple Years depicts the unyielding spirit of ordinary people as they persevere under the dual pressures of the times and family life. It is a stirring ode to life, filled with courage and hope. Here, you will witness the power of family bonds, understand the true meaning of perseverance, and feel the pulse of the times…