Jade

Author: Haiyan
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: In Buddhism, there are four Bodhisattvas, symbolizing four ideal human qualities: Compassion, Wisdom, Practice, and Vows. The Bodhisattva representing vows is Ksitigarbha; the one symbolizing practice is Samantabhadra; the one symbolizing wisdom is Manjushri; and the one symbolizing compassion is the widely beloved Guanyin Bodhisattva, known for her great compassion among the Chinese people. What is compassion? According to Buddhist scriptures, "compassion" (cí) means "joy" (lè) and "relieving suffering." To alleviate the suffering of all beings and bring them joy is compassion. When Guanyin Bodhisattva came to China, she was sculpted in female form, which perhaps reflects the Chinese understanding of "compassion"—the dignity, greatness, gentleness, softness, kindness, mercy, and omnipresent love embodied by the serene, pure, and beautiful Guanyin.
Although this book still follows Haiyan's traditional formula of love + crime fiction, its story takes place in the beautiful, prosperous, and enchanting Yunnan, infusing the tragic and mysterious plot with a romantic and idealistic tone. Before its publication, it was serialized in multiple newspapers, with readers eagerly following the story. A television drama adaptation is also in the works, and it is believed to achieve record-breaking ratings, just like Haiyan's previous works. This is a lyrical work that portrays the kindness and tolerance of Chinese women, blending ingenuity with simplicity, softness with strength, and maintaining delicate craftsmanship without compromising grandeur.
In Jade Lotus, Haiyan tells a rollercoaster of a love story. An An, a female police officer, undergoes a dramatic life change due to an accidental "affair." Torn between family and enemies, and between emotion and law, she suffers through the cruelty of death and rediscovers the sweetness of love, ultimately growing into a strong and complete woman who dedicates herself to the extremely tough and dangerous work of anti-drug enforcement. Haiyan excels at combining crime fiction with love stories, creating characters with vivid personalities and gripping plots. His novels, known for their youthful passion and the intensity of human drama, have gained a growing readership in recent years.