My Hardship, My University

Author: Zhao Meiping
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Publishing Date: 2005-05-01
Features: About the "QQ·Writer Cup" Writing Competition
The "QQ·Writer Cup" Writing Competition is a joint initiative by Tencent and Writer's Publishing House, leveraging their respective strengths and capabilities to host a prestigious event. The competition aims to promote high-quality online literary works, discover and nurture emerging literary talents, and provide a platform for literature lovers and those interested in the internet to read, communicate, and showcase their potential. This competition specially invited legendary figures in the publishing industry, Mr. Zhang Shengyou, as well as renowned writers Wang Meng, Wang Anyi, A Lai, Zhang Ping, Huang Guorong, scholar Cao Wenxuan, critics, Li Jingze, netizen Murong Xuécun, journalist Chen Yin, and Zhu Defu, to serve as the final judges, fully reflecting the high standards, seriousness, and authority of the competition. From its official launch in May 2004 to its conclusion in April 2005, the competition received a total of 117,000 entries. Through the sincere cooperation and joint efforts of Tencent and Writer's Publishing House, after rigorous preliminary, secondary, and final reviews, seven novels, six middle-length stories, twenty-five short stories, twenty-four essays, and thirty-seven poems emerged victorious, winning various awards, thus forming this series of winning works from the "QQ·Writer Cup" Writing Competition. Recommended by judges Wang Meng, Wang Anyi, Cao Wenxuan, Zhang Shengyou, etc., Special Grand Prize for Documentary Literature. Whenever I read these words, I recall the sleepless nights of perseverance, the tears and laughter that flowed from the heart, and the literary treasures I dug out from the rough soil. They once carried my scent and hope, like pearls detached from my veins, gradually building the temple of my literary dreams. This is a motivational book that moves and inspires readers. Through her extraordinary life journey, the author vividly describes her relentless struggle against an unjust fate and her extraordinary life that turned her dreams into reality. Born into poverty and losing her father at a young age, she dropped out of school early to work in stone quarries, shouldering the family's heavy burdens with her frail shoulders and earning meager income through blood and sweat to support her family and pay for her younger sister's education. Despite such hardships, she remained full of hope and dreams for life, demonstrating unwavering perseverance in her struggle against difficult circumstances. At the age of 19, burdened by a massive debt due to her mother's illness, she went to Shanghai to work. She、、，， endured countless hardships. Yet, with a firm belief in "definitely making a name for herself," she persevered and eventually stood out in the vast metropolis of Shanghai, becoming one of the outstanding among the migrant workers. Even in the most challenging working life, she never lost her love for literature and continued to write in her spare time. Her dedication and talent eventually opened the door to literature with her elegant prose and transcendent spirit. In the end, she was recognized by the leadership of the "Zhiyin" magazine as a gem and was exceptionally hired as a reporter and editor, fulfilling her lifelong dream. This book is not just an autobiography but a powerful documentary of the author's life, valued for its authenticity and emotional depth. Through her personal narrative, the author unfolds her life story in chronological order, sharing with readers an unshakable life philosophy: suffering is the university of life.