Chasing Dreams (Part One)
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Summary
The novel uses scenery and scenes as its main pictorial elements, embedding the characters' stories in natural and social environments so that readers feel as if they are there. Remote villages, bustling cities, a bridge, a road, a field, scene after scene of labor, letter after letter of spiritual exchange, and one bittersweet love story after another—all carry the breath of the era, real and vivid.
Editor's review
From a professional perspective, the narrative structure is clear, the plot advances with a good balance of tension and ease, and the characters are vivid and well-rounded. The author's control of emotional description is especially fine, presenting subtle psychological shifts naturally through concise dialogue and action. Some plot turns are rather gentle, however, and may not suit readers seeking fast-paced narration. Overall, this is a work suited to quiet savoring and reflection on one's own relationship with dreams, and its value is felt especially when one is lost or seeking spiritual comfort.
In terms of reading value, Dream Chasing (Part One) is not only a story but also a mirror reflecting everyone's persistence and hesitation on the road of chasing dreams. It reminds us that the realization of dreams often comes with compromise and growth, and that the true process of chasing dreams is itself a harvest. This book suits readers willing to seek resonance in words and ponder the direction of life.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Young people seeking direction in life and feeling lost
- Literary lovers who enjoy delicate emotional description and inner characterization
- Readers interested in themes of growth and dreams who hope to draw inspiration
- Those who prefer gentle narrative styles and slow-paced reading experiences
Not a good fit for
- Readers seeking intense plot conflict and fast-paced narration
- Readers more inclined toward abstract or experimental literary works
Reading tips
- Read in a quiet environment to better immerse yourself in the characters' inner worlds
- Reflect on your own dream experiences and enter into dialogue with the characters
- After finishing Part One, allow time to digest the emotions before deciding whether to continue with later volumes
About the publisher
Universal Publishing House is a comprehensive publishing institution headquartered in the United Kingdom. It focuses on publishing Chinese-language books, primarily for overseas Chinese authors, and its range covers literary genres such as wuxia novels, mystery and suspense, and social fiction, as well as law, art, and essays. Its catalogue currently contains about 220 titles, with representative works including Ximen Ding's complete Yidao Yunyan and the Shanmao Wangsen series, along with Burden of Proof in Medical Damage Liability Disputes in the Civil Code Era and Aesthetics, Calligraphy, and Miscellaneous Notes. Other representative authors include Tuo Mingsheng, Cao Lihua, Qian Baohuai, Zi Fei, Chen Yading, Ou Zhaoping, and Cang Er. Public information is limited; based on the books in the catalogue, its publishing direction leans toward genre fiction, humanities and social sciences, legal practice, and popular art books, and it offers authors one-stop publishing services including editing, typesetting, and distribution.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 作者简介
- 内容简介
- 第一章 偏僻乡村泥墙屋 稚儿尝蜜掏蜂窝
- 第二章 父母辛劳寄厚望 瑾丽熬夜苦读书
- 第三章 纯真少女天使美 翩翩少年情意生
- 第四章 晴天霹雳泪雨下 瑾丽茫然坠深渊
- 第五章 老师上门表歉意 伤到深处难修复
- 第六章 绝望滋生作家梦 秘密暗藏日记中
- 第七章 体验穷苦猛然醒 临阵磨刀想高考
- 第八章 梅雨季节好读书 仲夏夜晚宜约会
- 第九章 祝福声中有隐痛 心慌初吻被惊扰
- 第十章 骗子猖狂有内应 宝珍变脸如翻书
- 第十一章 宝珍大闹玉米地 瑾丽受屈无处躲
- 第十二章 旅行见闻心思重 美食佳肴味道轻
- 第十三章 儿时玩伴致歉意 跛子老婆受欺负
- 第十四章 张铃卖蛋躲城管 瑾丽招待理残局
- 第十五章 同根姐妹命相似 城乡差别运不同
- 第十六章 低俗人做低俗事 高雅之人难生存
- 第十七章 被迫无奈织衣帽 无聊姐妹话无聊
- 第十八章 文化大餐听广播 露天电影成时尚
- 第十九章 郁闷人遇龙卷风 政府官员救灾民
- 第二十章 代课通知入家门 因祸得福意外喜
- 第二十一章 初为人师管新生 启蒙教育从头起
- 第二十二章 坐班老师责任强 教学自学两不误
- 第二十三章 头顶烈日送节礼 灼伤肌肤海鲜补
- 第二十四章 招待亲戚农家菜 端午习俗仪式浓
- 第二十五章 婆媳矛盾出人命 娘家闹丧人财空
- 第二十六章 庆祝六一看电影 节外生枝多双手
- 第二十七章 开会聚餐迎统考 改卷评分是非多
- 第二十八章 被逼无奈假相亲 身不由己难脱身
- 第二十九章 逃避恋爱假约会 真心道歉求理解
- 第三十章 特殊班级课难上 谆谆教诲感人心
- 第三十一章 游览南京兴趣浓 文友相聚情意深
- 第三十二章 方瑾丽泪眼朦胧 徐希明怜香惜玉
- 第三十三章 美酒佳肴情深深 依依惜别意绵绵
- 第三十四章 春林暗恋乱搭桥 建军有心递温茶
- 第三十五章 金美受托牵红线 瑾丽被绑难解脱
- 第三十六章 落花有意随水流 流水无心恋落花
- 第三十七章 为筹学费添烦恼 教授点拨心开窍
- 第三十八章 进京迷路遇军人 签到登记见旧友
- 第三十九章 故友重逢格外亲 火锅滚滚味更浓
- 第四十章 拜访教授闹情绪 水土不服误会多
- 第四十一章 易新热心当导游 瑾丽懵懂览故宫
- 第四十二章 故地重游忆旧事 物是人非想新愁
- 第四十三章 情敌吵架醋意浓 旧爱新欢动拳头
- 第四十四章 情怀躁动烟火浓 仓忙离京票难求
- 第四十五章 绕道送行藏真意 红枫公园情人疯
- 第四十六章 易新深情说爱意 瑾丽徨恐有顾虑
- 第四十七章 游览胜地留倩影 林海深处揭谜底
- 第四十八章 痴情男友遭冷落 佳人在前不能拥
- 第四十九章 天籁之夜情被锁 暗淡小屋父母忧
- 第五十章 挑明关系本意好 不料醉人未能了
- 第五十一章 邻里打架结深仇 两败俱伤树叶稠
- 第五十二章 农田插秧腰背痛 书信传情相思苦
- 第五十三章 小强悔婚设圈套 不良父母做帮凶
- 第五十四章 小强布局搞陷害 瑾平冤屈泄愤怒
- 第五十五章 官官相护事难办 无计可施请老师
- 第五十六章 矛盾重重忧中忧 心事种种愁上愁
- 第五十七章 烧汤剥皮毒攻毒 方家反击解怒气
- 第五十八章 委屈困惑事成谜 痛苦彷徨无绝期
- 第五十九章 阴差阳错事蹉跎 白雪清水葬情书
- 第六十章 友真被弃金美醉 苦难姐妹泪连连
- 第六十一章 校长脸色讨人厌 学生痴呆让人怜
- 第六十二章 瑾丽玩雪被挖苦 麻婆做媒成笑柄
- 第六十三章 图书馆内无图书 馆外借书起戒心
- 第六十四章 银行存款遇怪人 怪人怪语有怪意
- 第六十五章 年前忙碌习俗浓 其乐融融好家风
- 第六十六章 志成苦恼难过年 瑾丽劝人己伤悲
- 第六十七章 不速之客突然来 荒唐伯父乱做媒
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About the author
Wanqing is an author about whom limited public information is available. What can be confirmed is that she has written two works, Dream Chasing (Part One) and Dream Chasing (Part Two), both classified as social fiction. Judging from the titles and the category, the two works revolve around the theme of "chasing dreams," focusing on the circumstances and choices of characters in real society and showing the realist tendency of social fiction. Because basic details such as the author's nationality, dates of birth and death, English name, and personal experience are not found in public sources, it is difficult to introduce her life and writing background further. Based on the available information, Wanqing's writing centers on sustained creation within a single subject, with the two works forming a consecutive series and showing an intention to keep exploring the same theme. Readers who wish to understand her style may begin with the two volumes of Dream Chasing and pay attention to their observations of social life and narrative approach.
