The urban novels usually described the life, work, emotions, and other stories of ordinary people in the city. They were often interwoven with various problems, contradictions, struggles, and other elements in the city. The urban novels often narrated the story from the perspective of the protagonist and reflected the problems and contradictions in the urban society through the experiences of the protagonist. Some of the famous urban novels included The Ordinary World, Living, Decryption, Border Town, and Dream of Flowers. These novels were loved and sought after by the majority of readers, becoming classics in Chinese literature.