Sounds of the River

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The narrative follows teenager Da Chen as he embarks on his first train ride from his rural farm to university life in Beijing. Confronted with daunting challenges such as inadequate living conditions and troubled peers, he remains resolute in his quest for knowledge. Driven by a fierce desire to master English and embrace Western culture, he vies for an opportunity to study in America, navigating the complexities of a system influenced by unscrupulous professors.