The narrative follows a Taiwanese young man named Yang (楊君), whose family's farmland is exploited by the government and sugar industry capitalists.
Exploited and deceived by the capitalists, he loses his job, depletes his savings, and learns that his mother has committed suicide.
Witnessing the newsboys in Tokyo unite and strike, forcing the capitalists to concede and improve working conditions, providing fair treatment, he returns to his hometown armed with the experience gained from the struggle.
It emphasizes the struggle of the proletariat to assert their rights and actively resist capitalist exploitation, ultimately finding personal confidence and self-worth.
[6] Yang Kuei's work reflects the perspective of an intellectual advocating for social reform and resistance against societal injustices.