Pigeons fly over the sky.

Author: Wen Yajun
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This is a mismatched marriage. When the novel's protagonist, Chen Jiaming, returns to his wife like a pigeon, Jiang Liping is no longer the Jiang Liping of before. Her changes leave Chen Jiaming deeply confused. At this point, he finally discovers the secrets behind his wife, and just as he is about to take drastic action, Jiang Liping proposes a divorce. This novel is truly touching, with characters whose fates rise and fall dramatically, and a narrative that balances tension and relaxation. It is the author's breakthrough work in recent years. Chen Jiaming goes to great lengths to become a soldier. Like many rural recruits, he hopes to resolve his marital issues during his military service. While on leave, he pursues Jiang Liping, the daughter of the village head. Jiang Liping is ambiguous in her attitude, and her family rejects the idea. Chen Jiaming is heartbroken and faces the prospect of returning to rural life. Just as he feels lost, fate takes a dramatic turn. Not only does he get promoted, but he also develops feelings for Liang Shasha, the daughter of the deputy director of the division's political department. At this time, Jiang Liping arrives at the army base as his fiancée. Under various pressures, Chen Jiaming is forced to give up his love for Liang Shasha and marry Jiang Liping. Jiang Liping becomes the wife of an officer, but she cannot win Chen Jiaming's love. Her marriage, which is, fills her with pain and resentment. Faced with others' gazes, the strong-willed her can only smile through her tears. Chen Jiaming, unwilling to accept his fate, ignores his wife's existence and pays no attention to her suffering. He encounters a new romantic love but realizes it does not belong to him, leaving him deeply disappointed. Jiang Liping moves to the city with the army. Although Chen Jiaming pays her little attention, she stubbornly holds onto her marriage. By chance, Chen Jiaming witnesses the difficult struggles Jiang Liping faces for survival, and his heart is deeply moved by her resilience. He comes to his senses and feels guilty. With a desire to treat his wife well, Chen Jiaming is preparing to do so when a major military restructuring begins. Chen Jiaming is demobilized and returns to his hometown. With his father-in-law's help, he climbs to the top of the local political hierarchy. Already accustomed to city life, Jiang Liping refuses to return to the countryside with Chen Jiaming and opens a clinic alone in the city. Just as her clinic's business flourishes, she is framed by a rival and gets involved in a lawsuit. Meanwhile, Chen Jiaming, full of ambition, faces political struggles in the village and nearly finds himself trapped. Chen Jiaming returns to his wife like a pigeon, but Jiang Liping is no longer the Jiang Liping of before. Her changes leave Chen Jiaming deeply confused. At this point, he finally discovers the secrets behind his wife, and just as he is about to take drastic action, Jiang Liping proposes a divorce. This novel is truly touching, with characters whose fates rise and fall dramatically, and a narrative that balances tension and relaxation. It is the author's breakthrough work in recent years. This is a long novel that tells the story of Chen Jiaming, who goes to great lengths to become a soldier. Like many rural recruits, he hopes to resolve his marital issues during his military service. While on leave, he pursues Jiang Liping, the daughter of the village head. Jiang Liping is ambiguous in her attitude, and her family rejects the idea. Just as he feels lost, fate takes a dramatic turn.