Pufferfish

Author: Xi Yang
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Publish Date: 2001-04-01
Features: It starts off like a traditional treasure-hunting story, but quickly incorporates a chess game story related to the emotions between a nun and the protagonist. Then, it adds a story about stealing one million yuan in cash, making the narrative filled with temptation. However, what makes it truly outstanding is its ending: since the gold was not found, both the male and female protagonists reflect and contemplate. Yet, when a new target of temptation appears, they once again plunge into it with great passion. Such an ending instantly gives the entire story a strong ironic significance.