"Youth" is a collection of Han Han's latest selected essays. It includes his insightful remarks on significant events and activities in China during the year. The book was published in Taiwan on MM/DD/YYYY and released in mainland China on MM/DD/YYYY. It features essays such as "The Hook Case," "The Price of Carrying a Corpse in Jingzhou," and "Cities Making Life Worse." It also includes Han Han's recent updates on racing and writing, as well as his authentic records of life. This collection also contains his candid essays like "Must Raise the Middle Finger" and "Life Continues to Fall like Jumping Off a Building."
597.63 Million words | 2020-07-22 13:21Update
As her graduation approaches, Situ Mo, who has always been accustomed to obeying arrangements, feels lost and confused about her future. She goes with the flow, trying various arrangements but never mustering the courage to make choices for herself. However, her ordinary and unremarkable life takes an unexpected turn when the brilliant physics student Gu Wei Yi enters her life due to the merging of two school campuses. Through several battles, Situ Mo and Gu Wei Yi, this pair of bickering enemies, gradually find their way into each other's hearts and inadvertently become roommates.
473.24 Million words | 2022-11-26 05:39Update
The protagonist, Liu Ming, is a female college student at Beiping Medical University. The sound of Japanese artillery attacking Lugou Bridge shatters her dream of climbing the medical pinnacle. Beiping falls. Her boyfriend, Bai Shiwu, uses his family's wealth to pave a path for her towards medical greatness - inviting her to study in Japan. At the same time, underground party member Cao Hongyuan enlightens her and ignites the fire of patriotism in her heart. At the crossroads of life, Liu Ming experiences painful struggles in her relationships and ultimately throws herself into the torrent of the Anti-Japanese War. From Liu Ming's turbulent life experiences, one can catch a glimpse of the changing tides of that great era and the magnificent scenes of the national liberation war.
452.46 Million words | 2021-06-19 05:31Update
In the novel 'Choice', a large state-owned textile factory with thousands of employees is on the verge of bankruptcy. Thousands of workers who are about to be laid off gather at the factory gates, ready to petition the provincial government. The city's transportation system is on the verge of paralysis. In this critical moment, the upright and honest mayor, Li Gaocheng, goes alone to the factory to understand the situation. After conducting a private investigation, he uncovers the culprits behind the company's downfall. Just as he prepares to counterattack against the corrupt forces, he learns that his beloved wife is a member of this corrupt group. In the face of party loyalty and family affection, he is faced with a difficult choice...
526.33 Million words | 2022-06-05 17:45Update
Energetic girl Lu Xiaoxian discovers that her genius high school classmate, Xiang Feibai, has also been admitted to the same university. She decides to join the Robotics Association with him. Xiang Feibai's independent and focused personality, dedicated to personal research and indifferent to teamwork, makes it difficult for him to fit in the association. Eventually, he is expelled from the Robotics Association, losing his chance to participate in the National Robotics Competition. Lu Xiaoxian takes the initiative to help Xiang Feibai achieve his dream by forming a team with other robotics enthusiasts and participating in the competition. The team faces many difficulties and obstacles, but they overcome them and form deep friendships. Together, they learn from failures and gain experience from successes on the competition stage.
258.33 Million words | 2021-01-21 05:02Update
On the last night in Athens, I finished writing a story of nearly four thousand words. It had been a long time since I wrote fiction, so after finishing it, I suddenly felt a sense of depletion, and my eyes were slightly sore from crying. It's ridiculous to shed tears for my own work, even I find it laughable. However, when the music of 'The Pianist' was playing in my ears, I suddenly felt a pain of humanity tangled in love, as if mankind was cursed and had to be saddened for love.
216.00 Million words | 2021-06-20 06:28Update
In this story, you will discover that the higher-income women tend to prefer Western-style equal relationships, while higher-income men tend to prefer traditional male-dominated relationships. This is also a blind date story, it's time to show everyone what real urban women's blind dates are like! Ruan Qinghui, a 30-year-old deputy general manager of an investment firm, is a successful and independent modern mature woman, but also a typical 'difficult to get married' personality due to being hurt by her ex-boyfriend's marriage and child. She decides to list a date Excel sheet and date men based on criteria such as height, education, and occupation. The story unfolds as Ruan Qinghui gradually learns to let go of her emotional attachment and undergoes personal growth and transformation in terms of character, values, etc., finding her own Mr. Right.
551.19 Million words | 2022-01-16 14:39Update
Priest, a renowned writer of ancient Chinese novels, presents a thrilling tale set twenty years ago. Li Hui, known as 'South Knife,' was ordered to rebuild the forty-eight villages of Shu Mountain and recruit the destitute from all corners of the kingdom. Twenty years later, a young man named Xie Yun claims to be Thane of Anping and infiltrates the forty-eight villages, setting off a new wave of events. Growing up in one of the forty-eight villages, Zhou Fei, descendant of 'South Knife,' has never witnessed the rivers and lakes of the martial world. However, everything changes after meeting Xie Yun, diverting from her path. As the storm clouds gather over the martial world, these once carefree youths find themselves embroiled in a catastrophe, and the twenty-year-old secret is about to be revealed...
400.53 Million words | 2022-10-15 22:03Update
It was a time of nostalgia and happiness when people were innocent, optimistic, and full of aspirations. The society was brimming with new things and nurturing various dreams. Jiang Lu, a makeup artist for a circus troupe, was beautiful and capable, loved by everyone. It was bewildering that she remained single at the age of 36, becoming an unsolvable mystery to others. Song Yusheng, a photographer for a publishing house, had gained reputation in the industry. Six years ago, his wife died in a car accident, and although his former mother-in-law constantly introduced potential partners to him, he never felt interested... An accidental encounter brought Jiang Lu and Song Yusheng together, and their dormant passion was instantly ignited, burning fiercely! However, their families' opposition drove Jiang Lu into despair. Just when she was about to give up on Song Yusheng, the power of love made her make a reckless decision - to get married! After marrying Song Yusheng, Jiang Lu did not encounter a romantic and wonderful honeymoon...
240.90 Million words | 2022-04-13 07:33Update
This is a long novel that was one of the earliest in China to use the stream of consciousness technique in its creation. The story revolves around Yu Erlong, the party secretary and factory director of a large military industrial plant, as he returns to his hometown of Shihu after more than thirty years. He aims to find the assailant responsible for assassinating his wife, Luhua, all those years ago. Through his experiences, observations, and memories over three days and two nights, the novel encapsulates his life of struggle from the Anti-Japanese War and Liberation War, through the years of building the nation, the Cultural Revolution, and the downfall of the Gang of Four, with a particular focus on depicting the life of guerrillas until the year , as well as the struggles during the decade-long period of turmoil. The author employs the stream of consciousness technique from the West to unfold a complex story with the psychology of the characters. The novel has a non-linear timeline, with historical and present events intertwined, and a plot that is intricate yet with a clear main line. The work vividly portrays distinct and fully developed characters such as Yu Erlong, Luhua, Old Lin, and Wang Weiyu, each with their own unique personalities.
455.66 Million words | 2022-04-11 07:55Update
Before returning to Sonoyou High School, an angelic white boy said to me that without me, the world would be like a piano missing keys and unable to play a complete melody. I thought, to him, I am that kind of existence. However, when I entered the legendary 3rd Year, Class 2 - my appearance lost to a 4D prince-like boy with an illness; my temperament lost to a bespectacled otaku class president who transforms into a demon without glasses; just as I was about to be moved by a sunny boy who confesses by saying "Please have my children," he forgot about me, and the hot-tempered "boss" appointed me as his own personal slave! Meanwhile, the genius boy with hair as black as the night and eyes as dark as gemstones merely observed this whirlwind reversal of fate... Before the "Demon Hunt" begins, after the declaration of "You're as good as dead," the 3rd Year, Class 2 of Sonoyou High School, where the handsome boys with infinite popularity and destructive power gather, embarks on a glorious era!
315.31 Million words | 2022-07-20 09:21Update
Jingqiu is a beautiful city girl who feels inferior due to her family background as a descendant of landowners. She is greatly affected during the Cultural Revolution. Jingqiu joins a group of students to experience rural life in Xicunping and contribute to educational materials. She stays at the village chief's house and meets 'Third Brother'. Third Brother falls in love with Jingqiu, but she is afraid of being deceived and initially avoids him. Handsome and talented, Third Brother is the son of a military commander and deeply devoted to love. He is willing to do anything for Jingqiu, giving her unprecedented encouragement. He waits for Jingqiu to graduate, find a job, and become a regular employee. However, just as all of Jingqiu's wishes come true, Third Brother dies of leukemia. At that time, he was still very young...
349.33 Million words | 2022-10-10 11:29Update
What will a poor but beautiful woman encounter in this world? Before the age of 20, Liu Wenjing lived in a small village, constantly worried about being forced into marriage by the village chief's son, and constantly worried about the daily lives of her parents and younger brother, never knowing what it feels like to have meat in every meal. After the age of 20, she lives in the trendiest city of Shanghai, residing in her self-bought apartment, well-versed in all luxury brands, and effortlessly ensuring a worry-free life for her family through her connections. Most importantly, she is independent, wealthy, brave, and free. If she wants something, she confidently strides in high heels to obtain it; if she wants to do something, she changes out of her fishtail dress and puts on work clothes to personally get it done; if she wants love, she is not afraid to return to him and say hello after being separated. From the humblest beginnings to reaching the pinnacle, Liu Wenjing has a story to tell you that is not simply about 'could have relied on her looks but chose to rely on hard work'.
367.39 Million words | 2021-10-06 14:51Update
The Tea People Trilogy, consisting of the first book, 'A Prosperous Tea House in the South', and the second book, 'The Lord of the Sleepless Nights', both winners of the 5th Mao Dun Literature Prize, with the third book titled 'Building Grass into a City'. The trilogy revolves around the fortunes and changes of four generations of the Hang family, who are the owners of the Blissful Tea House in the green tea capital, Hangzhou. The novels portray the diverse and meaningful characters of Hang Tianzui, Hang Jiahe, Zhao Jike, Shen Lvai, and others, showcasing the enduring spirit and charm of tea people in Hangzhou who persevere through hardships, cleanse impurities, and strive forward with blood and sacrifices in their life journeys. It symbolizes the indomitable spirit of the Chinese nation in seeking survival and development, as well as the yearning for freedom and longing for enlightenment. The intertwining of tea's fragrance, blood's vapor, heart's collision, and love's entanglement is beautifully weaved by the author's eloquent and potent writing. The trilogy also incorporates the historical events of the century, the shadows of Hangzhou's history, the rise and fall of the tea industry, and the sentiment of tea people, creating a remarkable narrative that showcases the author's meticulous historical knowledge and skill in depicting social phenomena on a large scale.
291.78 Million words | 2020-07-12 05:52Update
Original novel: 'Men and Women on Financial Street'. Chu Qianmiao once impulsively wrote a love letter to Ren Yan during their school days, but he rejected her. Later, they meet again in their workplace. Chu Qianmiao: 'What about giving it another try?' Ren Yan: 'No, you don't want to.' But why is Ren Yan acting like this? He says no with his mouth, but his actions suggest otherwise. Chu Qianmiao doesn't care: 'I have three thousand drops of water, and you only have two flames. I can extinguish you one thousand five hundred times without feeling bored.' Ren Yan suddenly lowers his head and approaches her: 'How do you plan to extinguish me?' - A beautiful and charming Miss Chu Qianmiao armed with level ten rainbow compliments versus the cool, arrogant, direct, and enticing Ren Yan. An intriguing investment banking story.
285.59 Million words | 2020-10-15 09:04Update
A street filled with salt shops, where one performance ends and another begins, witnessing the ever-changing world. Two prominent families entangled in old grudges and new conflicts, battling for love and revenge. In the year 1927 of the Republic of China, the seventh miss arrives at Salt Shop Street. A seemingly well-matched alliance hides a meticulously planned scheme by both families. Amidst the treacherous environment, with hidden arrows and internal rivalries, every step in the prosperous setting is a struggle for power. From the distant salt fields to the captivating salt wars, deceit and scheming pervade every corner of Salt Shop Street. Arson, protests, strikes, and gunfights set the street ablaze; rumors, slander, framing, and scapegoating taint the noble Jade Orchid Hall. In the rush of time, as the river flows, experience the fragrance of flowers along the banks of Qinghe, and discover the tangled affairs and true emotions embedded in the turbulent salt industry.
367.71 Million words | 2020-10-19 03:29Update
Uncle Zhang and I actually met more than six times. Uncle Zhang's full name is Zhang Zhigao and he is my aunt's younger brother, so he is a distant relative. My aunt's village is over ten miles away from our village and both villages are located along the same river, called the Big Horse River. There used to be a simple road that connected the county town all the way to Kangzhang. Both our village and my aunt's village are situated along this road. When I was a child, my mother and I often visited my aunt's family. However, there was no road back then, so we had to walk along the uneven stone path by the Big Horse River to reach Zhang's house. That's when I got to know Zhang Zhigao, who is the fifth among my aunt's brothers. I started calling him Uncle Zhang.
355.48 Million words | 2021-04-27 11:47Update
"Qin Opera" focuses on a village in southern Shaanxi and tells the relationship between farmers and landlords, as well as the survival state of the farmers. Through the perspective of a madman named Yinsheng, the novel expresses deep concerns and profound sympathy for the heavy burdens on the farmers and the loss of rural culture. With a solemn style, the work interprets the history of rural China and showcases the tremendous and profound changes in rural values and traditional patterns, making it an "epic of contemporary Chinese countryside". Based on Jia Pingwa's hometown of Dihua Street, the novel vividly portrays the shocks and changes brought to the countryside by the historical transformation of Chinese society through the transformation of a place called Qingfeng Street and the life and death, joys and sorrows of the people on the street. The story is narrated from the perspective of the madman Yinsheng. Qingfeng Street has two prominent families: the Bai family and the Xia family. The decline of the Bai family symbolizes the changes in Qingfeng Street, Shaanxi, and even rural China...
218.96 Million words | 2020-08-19 03:18Update
The Grand Mansion is a novel meticulously written by Guo Baochang over more than forty years. This book is the second part of 'The Grand Mansion' and mainly depicts the century-old mansion that has weathered storms finally entering the threshold of new China. The people inside the high walls and deep courtyards experience the impact of ideas and the baptism of movements, depicting a series of tragic and joyful dramas. The grand mansion eventually falls apart after enduring twists of fate and facing fatal blows from the younger generations. However, Lord Bai Jingqi, the seventh lord, remains as courageous as ever. This is a rare character in the literary gallery. The author skillfully weaves the storylines, creates dramatic conflicts, and effortlessly handles the grand theme, delving into the complexity of human nature and emotions with new depth. The book is emotionally rich, structurally clear, linguistically refined, and possesses a strong artistic appeal. 'The Grand Mansion' became a major spectacle in the Chinese cultural community at the time, and its true value and significance lie not only in vividly and profoundly depicting the rise and fall of a great family...
254.32 Million words | 2020-11-20 15:06Update
If we can't be friends, what else can we be? In the TV drama "We Can't Be Friends", Zhou Weiwei (played by Guo Xuefu) is about to enter into marriage with her stable boyfriend when she begins to doubt if this is the future she truly wants. However, upon meeting Chu Kehuan (played by Liu Yihao), their intense attraction towards each other will push their respective emotions into a storm of moral dilemma.
372.89 Million words | 2021-05-02 08:08Update
