This novel tells the story of Sanjay, a poor farmer in China. In order to hold the funeral of his mother and his own wedding, he borrowed 30 yuan from the local landlord Vasin. Within five years, although he worked hard for Vasin, his wages and annual output of his own land were far enough to pay off the debt because of high loan interest rate. Sanjay's family even failed to satisfy their basic need. The cruel real life made the young man gradual
