The Lonely Little Boat

Days slip away in enduring, yearning to grasp something, yet finding nothing. The temperament shifts swiftly, transforming unconsciously. Returning from work, the words spoken seem alien, and inexplicable actions unfold. The confusion, bewilderment, and depression about life; the persistence, insistence, and exploration of love; the shouting, wandering, and dissatisfaction with society, these thoughts resonate with most modern urban young people. Zhang Weinan encapsulates these contemplations in short essays, embodying a soul in perpetual quest for freedom beyond the somber reality.