A Funeral That Burns Silently

Lu Ping, a student from a poor family, and his younger brother depend on each other for survival. The latter dropped out of school to work and support Lu Ping's university education. Lu Ping's lover is tricked and raped by his classmate Wu Zhen, leading to her suicide. The two brothers embark on a journey to seek justice.Detective Sun Shaozu is unhappy because his wife is infertile, causing her to suffer a mental breakdown.Wu Zhen's father, Wu Zhiyuan, is a university professor who was sent to the countryside as part of the "Five Black Categories". The Red Star Farm is a dark place where female educated youth are not treated like human beings. They succumb to a dangerous sea of suffering. After the resumption of the college entrance examination, they take desperate measures to obtain recommendation qualifications.Wu Zhiyuan unexpectedly discovers his missing wife in a travel guide and, accompanied by a friend, embarks on a journey to find her.This crescent-shaped island in the Pacific Ocean quietly awaits visitors...This book is a delicately portrayed depiction of contemporary life, involving farmers, intellectuals, government officials, nouveau riche, and prostitutes...