Lily of the Valley

Author: Wang Manling
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This is a very poignant story about love. Yu Xiang comes from the ancient city of Lijiang to study art at a college in Beijing. In her second year of school, at the age of 18, she secretly eats the forbidden fruit with "Zoro," whom she has been secretly in love with, in the starry campus forest. Yu Xiang gets pregnant and is expelled from the school, but "Zoro" disappears mysteriously. With the help of her friend Shu Bai, Yu Xiang gives birth to a daughter named Tian Yi and leaves her with Shu Bai and her new husband, Li Nan. Under the careful upbringing of Shu Bai and Li Nan, Tian Yi grows up healthily. She is pure, beautiful, competitive, and skilled in playing the piano. At a student selection concert at a music college in the UK, Tian Yi collapses on stage after finishing her performance. She is diagnosed with kidney disease. The novel revolves around the story of searching for a lover, helping a friend, and saving family members, exploring the true, good, and beautiful aspects of human nature. Tian Yi, who is innocent, lovely, and ethereal, Yu Xiang, who is romantic and prefers solitude, Shu Bai, who is full of love in her life dictionary, and He Xin, who is enthusiastic, humorous, helpful, and exudes a masculine charm, leave a good impression on readers. Aming's kindness and tolerance, Yu Nang's benevolence and charity, and the stepfather's simplicity and boldness all reflect the rustic customs of the ancient city of Lijiang. Not only is Lijiang beautiful and enchanting in scenery, but it is also a place where people can and heal emotional wounds. Author Wang Manling was born in Baoshan, Yunnan, and graduated from the Literature Department of the People's Liberation Army Art College. She is currently a writer with the Political Department of the Chengdu Military Region. Known as a "realist writer who pays attention to reality." Her novels are passionate, bold, and persistent, filled with idealism and romanticism, yet tinged with a subtle sadness, while still lacking in the hope and praise for beautiful love. This writing style is reflected in her unique language expression—giving words a sense of music and visuals. It is not an accumulation of ornate language but rather appropriately enhances the atmosphere, highlighting the complex emotions of people. All of this adds to the beauty of reading.