The sea is a poetic allegory of life, as well as a literary experience where fantasy and reality intertwine. 

Today marks the 31st World Book Day. Voice of the South China Sea interviewed Xu Zechen, winner of the Mao Dun Literature Prize, and Zhou Xiaofeng, winner of the Lu Xun Literary Prize. Together, let us dive into the sea of books, explore the wisdom and beauty hidden in the depths of blue, journey toward the future, and encounter ourselves.