Jiu-Er of Red Sorghum is a novel written by Mo Yan, and the story takes place in the countryside of China. The novel takes Jiu-Er as the protagonist, and through her growing experience, it shows the local customs and social life of rural areas in China.

Jiu-Er was very clever since he was a child, but he was discriminated against and suppressed because of his birth and gender. Her hometown is a place where men are superior to women, and girls are considered weak and a burden. However, Jiu-Er does not want to be defined. She keeps working hard and constantly challenges the established rules and reality. In the end, she succeeded. Through her own efforts and talents, she got rid of the shackles and restrictions and became a brave and independent woman.

Jiu-Er's story also tells the history and culture of rural areas in China, and reveals the social differences and contradictions among different classes and regions, as well as the sufferings and struggles of farmers in China. The whole story is full of ups and downs, the plot is thrilling, tragic and touching, and it is an excellent work with great cultural value and human light.