To eliminate war in the world, the international community launched a project called the "Peace Window," hoping that conflicts could be conducted in a less harmful, life-respecting way. The story takes place in Beijing in 2008, where the Olympic Games are chosen as a substitute for war. The Republic of West Asia (modeled after Iraq)—a nation long isolated and sanctioned by war, with people suffering from poverty and hunger—becomes the first experimental subject of this initiative. But can the "Peace Window" project really succeed?... more>>

In a tragic turn, an impoverished gymnast named Riley, who had resorted to prostitution to survive, breaks her neck while attempting a difficult routine. Sarri, the athlete with the best chance to win a gold medal, withdraws from competition after being denied the large prize money he demanded. Meanwhile, the silent heroine of the story, Sinnie, dies of exhaustion on the marathon track in her pursuit of honor and dreams.

In this novel, Liu Cixin delicately examines human nature, presenting characters with complexity rather than moral clarity. Each character reflects different facets of humanity, leaving readers unable to judge them simply as good or evil. <<less

GuQingPei, the new director who was poached with a high salary, his first challenge at his new post was to help his boss raise his son!... more>>

A rich, hot-tempered, and arrogant second generation princeling best at causing trouble -- YuanYang who had been cultured in the army for many years is rebellious and domineering but GuQingPei has the confidence to make him bow down and submit. No one in this life has dared to make him (YuanYang) feel so grievous and troubled! Facing GuQingPei’s treacherous smiles and oppressing advances step by step, forcing him to learn to take over the family business, YuanYang decides to give GuQingPei a profound lesson. Instead, he loses control of the situation and they developed into another type of relationship!

With GuQingPei and YuanYang's equally opposing and hostile attitude... like enemies….will they look at each other with hatred or will it ignite into a different kind of spark!? <<less