Time passed by so quickly that it felt like time was very short. In many novels, stories about time often appeared to show the sighs and thoughts of humans facing the passage of time. In the novel, time could be described as a ruthless existence. It would not wait for anyone and would not stop anyone's actions. The passage of time made people feel powerless. They could only watch it pass mercilessly without any way to change it. In some novels, time was also described as a kind of reincarnation. Through constant pursuit and hard work, people could turn back time and relive the stories of the past. This kind of setting often made people feel hope and confidence because they knew that as long as they worked hard, they would have a chance to change the mistakes of the past and move in the right direction. In the novel, time could also be described as a balanced existence. People could make the passage of time match their value through constant pursuit and hard work. This kind of balance makes people feel gratified and satisfied because they know that everything they do will be rewarded, and the passage of time will match their value. The passing of time was a common theme in novels. Through it, people could feel the sorrow and hope brought by the passage of time, and they could also feel the courage and wisdom of human beings in the face of the passage of time.