This book is set in Hong Kong in the 1970s. The story begins after Ah-Guo's father passes away, and Ah-Guo moves to a new home. The novel revolves around the people around Ah-Guo, including his sister Ah-Fa, his aunt You-You, his friend Mai-Kuai-Le, his neighbor Ah-Bei, and his distant friend Ah-You, telling their life stories: shopping, outings, moving, job hunting, and making a living. They are all ordinary citizens living in Hong Kong, harboring love and hopes for the city.
本书发生在20世纪70年代的香港。故事开始于阿果父亲离世后, 阿果搬去新家。小说围绕着阿果的身边的人, 包括阿果的妹妹阿髮、阿姨悠悠、朋友麦快乐、邻居阿北、远方友人阿游, 讲述发生在他们身上的生活故事, 逛街、郊游、搬家、求职、讨生活。他们都是生活在香港这座城市的小市民, 对这座城市怀有热爱与期盼。
本书发生在20世纪70年代的香港。故事开始于阿果父亲离世后, 阿果搬去新家。小说围绕着阿果的身边的人, 包括阿果的妹妹阿髮、阿姨悠悠、朋友麦快乐、邻居阿北、远方友人阿游, 讲述发生在他们身上的生活故事, 逛街、郊游、搬家、求职、讨生活。他们都是生活在香港这座城市的小市民, 对这座城市怀有热爱与期盼。