A Literary Turning Point in 1977

In 1977, Chinese literature stood at a crossroads. Amidst the chaos of various literary factions, one question remained unanswered: what did the people want to read? Lu Shu, a writer from the Shantou region, wrote a letter to his aunt, which became a letter to the people. This heartfelt and rugged tale of love and resilience was said to be the work of the first person of modern Chinese literature. Lu Shu responded to this claim with characteristic humor: "I'm just straightening out the crooked bottoms." With a single pen stroke, he captured the essence of the people's longing for a more authentic literature.