The Way of Difficulty

In plain, literary prose, this novel takes a profound look at human nature and tells how people born in the 1970s weathered the turbulent years of reform and opening up. Sincere love intertwines with false affection, while beautiful, idealistic dreams are shattered again and again by reality.

Through multiple dimensions and perspectives, the novel tells readers the passionate yet unfulfilled love between Yiran and Xue'er, using the twists and turns of their romance to reflect the greed and selfishness in human nature.