The book The Yellow Storm(《四世同堂》) is one of (popular) works of the Chinese writer Lao She (1899-1966). It was published in 1944. Since then, a large number of people all over the world (read ) and translated it. It's a story about a Chinese family with four generations(世代) living during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression
(抗日战争).
The writer uses different (character) to show what society was like at that time. Elder brother Qi Ruixuan (be) an English teacher. Though he wants (help) fight in the war, he has to look after his large family and (make) money. Qi Ruiquan, the youngest son and a university student, becomes an underground fighter.
There are other fighters like Qi Ruiquan, such as the truck (drive) Qian Zhongshi. He drives a truck into a cliff(悬崖) and kills all the Japanese soldiers on the truck, along with (him).
All characters are common people. Some people are doing things for their own good, while others choose between their families and the battlefield(战场).
The story (give) readers a feeling of hope. It tells us that justice(正义) will (final)win. After reading it, you will have a strong feeling of pride for the brave Chinese people. They fight until the last minute of darkness.
