Boy, don't cry.

Author: Lan Hu
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: The author of the best-selling young adult novel Falling in Love with McDonald's presents a new style of witty, humorous, poignant, hopeful, and resilient stories. Ms. Chai Zhibing, a Taiwanese youth idol drama producer, has written a heartfelt preface for this book.
You've probably heard stories like this: Xiao Jie, a boy from the countryside, comes to the big city. His greatest dream in life is to become a great writer. One day, when he learns that his work will be bought by a publishing house for a high price, he carries hope and dreams to Taipei.
On the streets of Taipei, he first encounters a girl named Ajuan, who is drunk. Out of kindness, he takes her home, only to be mistaken for a troublemaker. Next, he runs into a heartless taxi driver and is cheated out of almost all his money. With no choice, he has to work at the dilapidated coffee shop where Ajuan works and strives to pursue his writing dreams.
Thus, a series of youthful, poignant, and sincere stories unfold among the main characters. With his humorous and vivid writing style, the author authentically portrays the simplicity and determination of youth, as well as the sadness and resilience of life. Through cleverly crafted plots, he vividly brings to life the distinct personalities of the main characters, making readers unable to help but laugh, cry, and feel moved by the characters in the story.