Chen in Flames

Chen Yu, a country lad from a mountain village, faces endless hardships and encounters trickery and scheming at every turn. He is straightforward and honest, not crafty nor good at flattering others, yet deep in his heart burns an unquenchable fire. Hardship, grievances, and exclusion from others press in wave after wave. Many cannot endure it—either they bow their heads in defeat or learn to take advantage like others. But Chen Yu is different: no matter how tough life gets, he never loses his conscience and refuses to yield to injustice. The title "Chen in Flames" refers to this inner fire in Chen Yu's chest. Tribulations may oppress his body, but they cannot extinguish the steadfastness in his bones. He does not seek crooked paths but relies on tenacity to withstand all storms, guarding his true self amid adversity and moving forward with dignity. This is a story of an ordinary person fighting against fate—even when the world is rough, the fire in his heart never dies. Character Introduction | Chen Yu Chen Yu was born in a poor mountain village. Stubborn and obstinate, he speaks bluntly, values promises, keeps his conscience, and does not understand the scheming tricks of human relations. From a young age, he has tasted life's bitterness, been deceived, and suffered grievances, but his original heart remains unchanged. When bullied, he does not just endure; when others are in trouble, he helps if he can. He does not believe in shortcuts to overnight wealth, only in living life step by step. No matter how storms come in turn, the unyielding fire in his heart keeps burning, and he never easily compromises. — Description from novelcodex.orgFull novel: Chen in Flames — read the rest free on N​o⁠v​e⁠l​C⁠o​d⁠e​x⁠.​o⁠r​g⁠