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Summary
After encountering a series of operational difficulties—tape-out, production capacity, iteration, financing—as well as the sudden departure of his startup partners and a hostile takeover by a “barbarian,” he falls into confusion and self-doubt.
The fate of an entrepreneur is etched repeatedly like a wafer; every choice is like the crease in a paper plane, determining whether it can pierce through wind and rain. Staying true to his original aspiration, he turns the tide against the wind, and the “Chinese chip” in his palm is held tight. True core technology lies not only between the gates of a chip, but also in the palm lines still burning hot, though seared by ideals.
Editor's review
At the narrative level, Qin Bei's style is cool and restrained; the language is textured and cinematic, and emotional impact is achieved not through sentimentality but through precise detail and meaningful omission. The plot advances with a measured rhythm, offering both high points of emotional intensity and long stretches of suggestive silence and pause, a pace that gives readers ample room for reflection. The characters are not flat types: the protagonist's hesitation, selfishness, fragility, and courage are intertwined, presenting the many facets of real human nature and prompting readers to examine and identify with their own relationships.
The book's value lies not only in telling a good story about love and loss, but in holding up a mirror to the widespread anxiety and longing that contemporary people bring to intimate relationships. It offers no easy answers or fairy-tale endings; instead, it invites readers to experience, feel, and consider alongside the characters: when we open our palms to welcome or let go of a relationship, what is it that we truly want to hold onto?
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Readers interested in deep reflection on issues of modern urban emotional relationships
- Fans of fiction who appreciate delicate writing focused on psychological portrayal and atmosphere
- People currently uncertain about an intimate relationship who hope to find resonance or insight through reading
- Readers who enjoy unconventional realist works with well-rounded characters and endings that linger
Not a good fit for
- Readers seeking strong plot, fast pace, or genres such as fantasy and time travel
- Readers expecting clear moral instruction or a perfect model of love from fiction
Reading tips
- Read in a relatively quiet environment where you can immerse yourself in thought, savoring the details and emotional flow of the text
- While reading, try stepping into different characters' perspectives to experience the power dynamics and emotional maneuvering in their relationships
- After finishing, close the book and recall the memorable scenes of silence or dialogue, reflecting on what lies beneath the surface
About the publisher
Beijing United Publishing Co., Ltd. is a publisher known for its literature and history titles, with 2,065 books in the collection. Its publishing covers foreign literature, contemporary Chinese prose and essays, history, folk literature, and cultural books. Its list ranges from Sima Qian's complete edition of the Records of the Grand Historian to foreign classics such as The Book of Disquiet, All Quiet on the Western Front, Snow Country, The Stranger, and Jean-Christophe, as well as modern Chinese works including Teahouse and Dawn Blossoms Plucked at Dusk. Its authors and translators include Yasunari Kawabata, Fernando Pessoa, Erich Maria Remarque, Jin Xinyi, Zhou Miao, and Chen Chao. Public information is limited, but its catalogue reflects a balance between Chinese and foreign literary classics and historical and cultural works.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 第一季 中关村东路
- 一
- 二
- 三
- 四
- 五
- 六
- 七
- 八
- 九
- 十
- 十一
- 十二
- 第二季 不远的将来
- 一
- 二
- 三
- 四
- 五
- 六
- 七
- 八
- 九
- 第三季 轮到你出牌
- 一
- 二
- 三
- 四
- 五
- 六
- 七
- 八
- 九
- 十
- 十一
- 十二
- 十三
- 十四
- 第四季 向自己致敬
- 一
- 二
- 三
- 四
- 五
- 六
- 七
- 八
- 九
- 十
- 十一
- 十二
- 书中术语、缩略语列表
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About the author
Qin Bei is an author about whom limited public information is currently available; his creative profile is known to readers mainly through the representative work Palm. According to existing bibliographic records, only one work by Qin Bei has been collected, and it is classified as a social novel. The title Palm suggests that the work may focus on small details, attending to relationships between people, everyday circumstances, and inner lives, while its classification as a social novel indicates a realist orientation, with attention to social life and the fate of characters. Because Qin Bei's nationality, dates of birth and death, English name, and personal history are not clearly recorded, it is difficult at present to trace his full creative development or to know the complete picture of his writing style. Judging from the available work, Qin Bei's writing tends toward realism and a close interest in social life. Readers who wish to learn more about this author will need to wait for further publications and the release of related materials.
