Ode to Joy was published by China Modern in 1986. The novel was set in China from the 1950s to the 1970s and told the story of four sisters in terms of family, love, friendship, and social class. Although the beginning and middle of the novel were full of humor and joy, the ending of the novel was full of sadness and laughter, but also sad. At the end of the novel, the protagonist, Andy, finally chose to commit suicide under the pressure of losing his loved ones and career prospects. This plot made people sigh at the fragility and helplessness of life, but also made people feel the author's deep thinking about human nature and reality. Although the novel has been published for some years, it is still regarded as a classic of modern Chinese novels and is deeply loved by readers.