Winner of the 9th Mao Dun Literature Prize with the highest votes, 'Jiangnan Trilogy' is Gefe's representative work, which took seventeen years from conception to completion. With deep affection, introspection, and compassion, 'Jiangnan' evokes the soulful homeland, the Flower Family Residence, in the hearts of Chinese people. Spanning five generations of a family over a hundred years, this epic novel portrays their journey through the currents of time, oscillating between lucidity and confusion, dreams and shattered hopes, yet never able to overcome the ordinary norms of society and the bonds of family love. It is a magnificent and poignant epic, reflecting the destiny of the Chinese people over a century.
105.38 Million words | 2020-11-15 01:59Update
Following her family ethics trilogy 'Wang Gui and Anna', 'Double-Sided Tape', and 'Snail House', Liu Liu once again touches on the sensitive topic of doctor-patient relationships, a widely debated issue in society. It is said that Liu Liu went undercover in several well-known hospitals in Shanghai for six months, personally witnessing various cases, and ultimately producing this novel regarded as the most anticipated work of the year by the industry. In Liu Liu's words, 'After 'Snail House', both my mother and I fell ill and spent every day in the hospital, which inspired me to write a novel about doctor-patient relationships.' Since last year, Liu Liu went undercover in several well-known hospitals in Shanghai, experiencing firsthand the various facets of hospitals and the ups and downs between doctors and patients. Housing, healthcare, and education are the three biggest concerns for the Chinese people. The difficulties in seeking medical treatment, high drug prices, lack of trust between doctors and patients, and frequent medical accidents... all pose threats to everyone's safety. In 'Heart Art', Liu Liu will use her unique sharpness, humor, and wisdom to depict the doctor-patient relationships in China.
105.96 Million words | 2022-04-01 10:05Update
"You are More Beautiful than Starlight" is the original novel. Han Ting once said, 'Love is not everything in my life. I may not be able to sacrifice and die for love passionately, but I can probably provide a love that accompanies you through a plain and ordinary life.' Ji Xing understands that they seek different kinds of love and have different visions of their dreams. But she wants to climb from the mountainside to the mountaintop, standing by his side, facing challenges, worries, and pain together, while witnessing the beauty of this city. They are the dazzling starlight that appreciates each other. The person in their hearts, like the first time he showed her the night view of Beijing - a calm and magnificent beauty that intoxicates the soul."
116.84 Million words | 2021-07-08 07:05Update
Former spy Chu Huan, while chasing the leader of a drug trafficking gang named 'The Devil', successfully snipes him and falls off a cliff with serious injuries. He stumbles his way to a small county town where he meets two extraordinary people who heal him and take him back to the deep mountains. They ask him to teach the children of the deep mountains. Chu Huan discovers that the children are incredibly strong and skilled in combat, and the mountain holds many mysteries. The inhabitants of the mountain, led by Nanshan, are called 'Guardians of the Mountain' and for most of the year, they are unable to leave the confines of the 'River' that separates them from the regular world. The guardians protect the sacred mountain and holy water, with an annual reversal of the 'Gate' surrounding it, guarded by a mysterious group called the 'Gatekeepers'.
555.73 Million words | 2022-11-14 16:54Update
Impulse is the devil that Little Xiangzi came to understand more profoundly after meeting that nightmarish man. However, no matter how deeply he understood, it was difficult to control the fiery and impulsive soul... That man... That man who makes people want to poke every pore on his body! Merciful Buddha, Almighty Jade Emperor, shattered integrity of the author and readers lying in pieces on the ground! Please tell her, who can tell her! How can impulse be suppressed... PS: Beautiful Jiuye gently warns, impulse is truly a devil~ Also known as 'Impulse, Seven Lifetimes of Inauspiciousness', 'Clouds of Auspiciousness Floating in the Sky'.
28.14 Million words | 2022-12-17 02:19Update
"Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Shanghai's Only Daughter" Gu Moli, disregarding her parents' advice, stubbornly marries Zhu Jincao who comes from a less well-off family. She originally thought that as long as they were together, whether it's in a bustling city or a remote mountain, their days would be peaceful and no one could interfere. However, after giving birth to a daughter, an anonymous message arrives on Jincao's phone, accusing Moli of having an affair within their marriage, shattering their tranquil life...
83.06 Million words | 2023-03-04 04:35Update
When Mu Zhuohua first met Liu Yan, the scene was extremely awkward. The man's clothes were half undone, covered in scars, and he was burning hot all over. Mu Zhuohua was indignant: to be forced to entertain guests in her old age and declining beauty, Qin Gong's mother is too ruthless! Liu Yan: ... Later, when Mu Zhuohua was asked about her relationship with King Ding, she sighed softly: Xu Xian and Bai Suzhen, Dongguo Lao and the wolf, Mu Zhuohua and King Ding... Everyone was curious: what kind of relationship? Mu Zhuohua sighed heavily: a medical dispute...
194.83 Million words | 2021-06-23 16:41Update
In the sound of firecrackers ringing, a year has passed, and the spring breeze ushers in warmth. Congratulations to all the lovely ladies who have it all - finding a lost wallet when leaving the house and being embraced by handsome men when returning home. Your boss protects you, your classmates accommodate you, the lucky star shields you, and the god of wealth chases after you. With great fortune and success in all matters, each year becomes more beautiful. The peach blossoms still smile in the spring breeze. While celebrating the Lunar New Year, a certain rascal shares everyone's luck and becomes a loving mother as well. The next book, 'When Will the Scenery Know', will be an unprecedented, joyous reunion, filled with true gold and a completely unparalleled experience! Of course, this book, 'Peach Blossoms Still Smile in the Spring Breeze', like last year's 'When the Moon Was Bright', includes parody, emotion, alternate history, and extras. It's worth noting that this year's collection of short and medium-length stories emphasizes happy endings to a greater extent. Our slogan is: more choices, more laughter, all in 'FutureContemplation'!
11.96 Million words | 2020-07-15 14:05Update
The novel depicts the story of Ma Jianqiang, a poor rural child in the 1960s, struggling with hunger while studying in the city. In difficult days, the protagonist not only suffers from physical hunger but also endures the torment of personal dignity. 'I', Ma Jianqiang, in the midst of losing my mother and not even having enough food to eat, overcomes hunger with the help of teacher Li and classmates like Wu Yaling. I not only complete my studies but also demonstrate virtues such as integrity, resilience, self-respect, and helpfulness. In such difficult moments, a young person radiates the light of humanity...
40.38 Million words | 2020-12-02 12:46Update
Tropic of Cancer is the first installment of Henry Miller's autobiographical trilogy. It depicts Miller's experiences living in Paris with several writer and artist friends. Through the depiction of exaggerated and distorted details of their lives, such as work, conversations, gatherings, and prostitution, the novel reveals the inner spiritual world of these impoverished artists and questions the meaning of survival in this chaotic, dirty world. The book garnered a wide readership upon its publication and became a bestselling literary masterpiece globally after it was unbaned in the United States, profoundly influencing the post-World War II literary scene in Europe and America.
387.75 Million words | 2022-12-28 01:09Update
"The Missing Child" is the fourth installment of the "Neapolitan Quartet." The novel focuses on the adulthood and later years of Lila and Elena ("I"), marking a heartbreaking end to their enduring friendship of over fifty years.
97.54 Million words | 2022-10-19 21:18Update
"The Story of a New Name" is the second book in Elena Ferrante's "Neapolitan Quartet," which depicts the youth of Elena and Lila. In those years when their lives dramatically diverge at the fastest pace, they share experiences of love, loss, confusion, struggle, jealousy, and concealed destruction.
524.46 Million words | 2021-05-11 03:54Update
With sincere emotions and real details, this book tells the captivating and passionate story of a youthful love set in that era. The girl, Luo Qiqi, is rebellious and uncompromising. During her adolescence, she navigates between two completely different worlds: the world of schoolwork, exams, and small groups on campus, as well as the world of game rooms, dance halls, and small gang fights. She witnesses the opening of China's first dance halls and the arrival of the first batch of entertainment from Hong Kong and Taiwan... everyone's lives and thoughts undergo drastic changes. She shares with her friends the sweetness, sadness, confusion, and perplexity... In this book, you can see all the people and things that you once loved but are now being forgotten, and you can also see your own youth and growth.
105.34 Million words | 2022-08-13 05:03Update
The Dragon City Trilogy is a renowned work by the prominent contemporary writer Diana. It includes three books: 'The Western Decision' (published in year), 'The Eastern Fading Light' (published in year), and 'The Southern Melody' (divided into two volumes, published in year). The story takes place in a place called Dragon City and revolves around the Zheng family. After reading 'The Southern Melody,' the famous writer Liu Zhenyun commented, 'Love and hate, life and death are old topics, but Diana believes that they rejuvenate and sprout new branches every day. From 'The Western Decision' to 'The Eastern Fading Light,' and then to 'The Southern Melody,' although the roots are planted in the same land as others, the trunks grow so differently. From the perspective of similarity and difference, Diana increasingly displays a distinctive style.'
568.44 Million words | 2020-08-02 21:17Update
Year month day. This message travels between China Mobile's signal towers, unable to find its destination, like an everlasting radio wave, moving through the empty city. I imagine this dormant city underground, the message being a ethereal girl, sometimes rising to the top of the defensive interface, looking at the blooming purple irises through the transparent layer, then looking down at the deserted city. When night falls, the street lights, controlled by the program, flicker on. She stands under a street light, humming a song I can't understand.
126.18 Million words | 2020-12-04 21:27Update
A Muslim family, the rise and fall of three generations' destinies over sixty years, two intertwined love tragedies set in different eras with different content. This long novel, with over half a million words, presents a macroscopic review of the long and difficult journey of Chinese Muslims from a unique perspective, revealing their unique psychological structure in the collision and fusion of Chinese and Muslim cultures, as well as their confusion and pursuit of the true meaning of life in the political and religious atmosphere. It portrays a series of vivid and fleshed-out characters like Liang Yiqing, Han Ziqi, Liang Junbi, Liang Bingyu, Han Xinyue, Chu Yanchao, showcasing the peculiar and ancient ethnic customs and the contradictions of real life. The work is subtle and profound, touching readers' souls with delicate strokes of the pen, leaving a lingering aftertaste.
125.58 Million words | 2022-05-15 02:04Update
During the fragmented Tang Dynasty, various vassals emerged and the divine Emperor rose from the wilderness. For the past twelve years, Chu State has been established in the Jianghuai region, becoming one of the three most powerful overlords in the world alongside Liang State in the Central Plains and Jin State in the Hedong and Youyan regions. The relentless warfare has left the people in desperate hardship.
305.18 Million words | 2023-06-20 01:37Update
During their third encounter, Ye Qingtang discreetly stopped her father's most elegant and noble guest. She asked him straightforwardly, 'Do you need someone by your side recently?' Ying Rujiao responded with a wry smile, 'I'm afraid you can't handle it.' After being apart for half a year, they met again at the entrance of a small tavern. Ye Qingtang wanted a ride, but Ying Rujiao gracefully declined. When a drunken person tried to kiss her, Ying Rujiao pushed him away. She simply gazed at him and said, 'I seem to miss you a little.' Ying Rujiao sighed after a long pause, 'Let me go. I can't handle it.' Ying Rujiao only turned his head back for one person twice. Love is knowingly committing a mistake, persisting in pain, and being unchanging. As long as you call, I am willing to bow down...
402.41 Million words | 2021-12-19 02:27Update
Jiang Yan returned from the battlefield, and her friends went to the airport to welcome her. However, they waited for a long time and didn't see Jiang Yan's figure. Just when everyone was leaving in disappointment, in the airport restroom, Jiang Yan tidied up her disheveled clothes. A smile appeared at the corner of her flower-stained lips and she said, 'Sorry for keeping you waiting.' Everyone stared in amazement at the figure behind her. The captain of the Jiang City Police Force walked out with a cold face, wiping off the lipstick from the corner of his thumb, and said in a deep voice, 'We had a fight.' Everyone understood instantly. 'Remember to wipe off the lipstick from your neck too, Captain.'
204.36 Million words | 2020-12-19 16:34Update
"The farthest distance is not between life and death, but when I stand in front of you and you don't know that I love you." In mainland China and Taiwan, "The Farthest Distance" has become widely known with the development of the internet, and countless readers have come to know Zhang Xiaoxian through this sentence. This emotionally touching phrase in the Chinese literary world has even evolved into many different versions, at one point being wrongly attributed to Tagore's works. However, its true source lies in this book."
414.56 Million words | 2021-08-09 19:55Update
