For happiness

Author: Yu Hua
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Eighteen-year-old high school student An Xiaohui dreams of becoming a singer and hopes to change her and her mother's impoverished life through singing. She secretly performs at the Xianshi Bird Song House, which also affects her studies. When her daughter's behavior is discovered, she faces strong opposition from her mother, An Mei, and the mother-daughter conflict escalates, ultimately leading to An Xiaohui running away from home. With no other option, An Xiaohui turns to You Zong—a boss she met at the song house—and eventually becomes his lover. However, even so, An Xiaohui never forgets her dream of singing. An Mei regularly receives anonymous wire transfers, believing the sender to be her lover from twenty years ago, Ji Tengfei. But Ji Tengfei firmly denies it. An Mei never imagined that the person sending her money was her daughter, An Xiaohui, and the lover of her daughter, You Zong—a surprising coincidence that pushes the novel to its climax. The story is full of twists and turns, showcasing the conflicts in love, ideals, and other values between two generations, while also revealing the profound impact of social change on teenagers, prompting deep reflection.