The collection includes twelve stories and short stories belonging to the pen of successful Chinese writers of the new generation, natives of the eastern province of Anhui - One of the traditional centers of the literary and cultural life of China. Acquaintance with the work of Pan Jun, Pan Xiaoping, Xu Chunqiao, Cao Doyong, Sun Zhibao, He Shihua and others will allow the reader to feel the amazing interweaving of global trends and national traditions that distinguishes modern Chinese literature, as well as touch with the life and dreams of the Chinese people - the true creator of the outstanding achievements of today's China.