Red Sun was a contemporary Chinese novel. Its central idea could be summarized as: Through the story of a peasant family after the reform and opening up, it reflected the changes and changes in Chinese society in terms of ideology, economy, culture, and so on. It also reflected the conflict and integration between individuals and collectives, tradition and modern times, and man and nature. The novel takes a family named Li Hongri as the main line. Through the experiences of Li Hongri and his family, it shows the changes and growth of China's rural areas after the reform and opening up. At the same time, it also reflects the blending and conflict between Chinese traditional culture and modern society, and probes into the problem of harmonious coexistence between man and nature. The plot of the novel is full of ups and downs, the characters are full, the language is concise and bright, with profound meaning and strong appeal, it is regarded as a classic of contemporary Chinese literature.