Light of the Earth

Author: Qi Jinian
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: Tells the story of Kasa, an orphan who grew up deep in the snow-covered plateau, where his parents tragically perished during a pilgrimage. Jian Sheng, a child born in the Northeast Reclamation, had parents who were sent to the reclamation as part of the Cultural Revolution. After his birth, his parents, eager to return to the city, abandoned him and only took him back to the big city when he was ten years old. At nineteen, Jian Sheng's mother committed suicide due to a bribery case. Jian Sheng brings Kasa back to the city. Due to the absence of parental care, both of them faced numerous shortcomings throughout their upbringing. Even in adulthood, they continued to struggle with inner shadows, constantly working hard to self-correct and explore. In the end, they achieved their ultimate redemption and liberation through acts of giving or receiving.