The good short stories are recommended as follows: 1 "Alive"-Yu Hua This is a true story about the life experience of a Chinese farmer, depicting his suffering in the mainland of China and his indomitable will to survive. This book deeply reflects the joys and sorrows of human nature, but also inspires us to cherish life. 2 "Three-body"-Liu Cixin This was a science fiction novel about the war between the Earth civilization and the Three-Body Civilization. The book was a global success, not only because of its sci-fi elements, but also because of its deep human thinking and enlightenment to human civilization. 3 "Snow Country"-Kawabata Yasunari This is a beautiful Japanese story about a little girl growing up in a remote snowy country and the natural environment and people she saw and heard. This book depicted the good and evil of human nature in a concise and profound way, and at the same time, it also made us think about the relationship between man and nature. 4 The Great Gatsby-F. Scott fitzgerald It was a classic American novel about a young man and the social and human transformations he saw and experienced. This book is full of love, dreams, and loss. It also inspires us to think about the meaning and value of life. These novels were all excellent works with profound thoughts and unique styles. I hope you will like any one of them!