In this touching novel, readers are taken on a journey to the Spratly Islands, where the lives of Chinese reef garrison personnel and two young boys, Ai Qi and Xia Shu, become intertwined. Through letters exchanged between the soldiers and the children in a nearby village, a bond forms that transcends distance and challenges. As the story unfolds, readers will witness the soldiers' unwavering loyalty to their country and the love and devotion they...