Bookish family

Author: Meng Fansen
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Publish Date: 2003-04-01
Features: A Family of Book Lovers is a novel adapted from a television script. It is not an epic masterpiece with grandeur, nor a moving story that tugs at the heartstrings and leaves a lasting impression. Instead, it is a work that subtly and graduallys into your heart, grips your spirit, and holds your emotions, transforming the mundane and even the into the magical. It has the kind of reading experience that feels ordinary at first but becomes extraordinary upon reflection. Its protagonists are a group of intellectuals, depicting the lives, careers, and emotional journeys of the Yan Wende family, a renowned economics professor at a university, imbued with distinct marks of their era. Thus, we see the author sketching a corner of this group that exists in our society, and we witness their understanding and grasp of culture, ethics, morality, integrity, and spiritual ideals. It is worth mentioning that these originally profound and dry social issues are seamlessly woven into vivid and engaging storylines by the author.
Professor Yan Wende, a famous economics professor at Northern University, endured a decade of imprisonment during the Cultural Revolution. To his surprise, upon returning home, he suffered the pain of losing his son, pushing his spirit to the brink of collapse. But with the care and encouragement of his family and friends, he not only healed his emotional wounds but also devoted himself to new teaching and research with unwavering determination.
Professor Yan’s eldest son, Yan Pu, aspired to become a visionary economist. However, due to his progressive ideas and pursuit of truth, he was branded as a counter-revolutionary student. Just then, his wife, Zheng Xia, also became a vegetable after a tragic accident! The sudden double blow plunged him into despair. Yet, the arrival of the kind and compassionate girl Han Xue changed his life. Together, they took on the burden of caring for Zheng Xia. As they fell in love and their careers took a turn for the better, Zheng Xia miraculously recovered under their care, leaving them both in confusion and pain as they faced the unexpected change.
Professor Yan’s eldest daughter, Yan Yu, was a beautiful and pure talent, but her happiness was destroyed by the two men deeply in love with her. Hating their extreme selfishness, shely became pregnant. Worse still, her son was born with congenital autism, bringing endless suffering and hardship to his mother. Undeterred by misfortune, Yan Yu rose again with the help of her family and friends and finally found the true love she had long craved!
Professor Yan’s second son, Yan Rui, was an outsider in the family, having made a fortune through his own ventures in business. Professor Yan’s second daughter, Yan Jue, belonged to the "New Generation."