Yellowed Plum

Author: Ma Zhongcai
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: 2004-2005 "Mengyao" Online Popularity Index Highest Author Ma Zhongcai: Winner of the First Prize in the 7th New Concept Composition Competition. The Yellowed Plum - The First Full-Length Novel to Be Published!
First of all, this novel has a touch of plant culture. Xiao Qing or Meizi might be a plant, or the shadow of someone, or perhaps just two aspects of one person. I believe when you see Meizi, you really wish to see that plain little girl in baggy pants. As for sketches or psychological descriptions, maybe we can still sense someone's personality even with our eyes closed. Xiao, when you see Xiao Qing sister, it's as if you see me by your side, okay? I know she will help me give the love I cannot give you. Now, I finally believe what you said in Notes on Meizi—love is like the wind, it must be gentle to be beautiful.
This is a novel with a clear and rich plant-like flavor, depicting the faint youth in the campus, the innocent boys and girls, and their sincere feelings. The novel uses three threads: the first-person narratives of Xiao and Meizi, as well as Xiaoqing's letters. The author tells the story vividly and uniquely. It's lively, humorous, and detailed, with the three threads eventually intertwining, revealing the delicate and sincere emotions, making you feel as if you're right there.
Xiaoqing or Meizi—perhaps they are just some common woman we know. They are all women like plants, simple and pure. Or maybe they are just two aspects of one person or two different personalities. Because, if you only take one side, she always seems somewhat incomplete. So, how will the emotions of these two personalities be expressed?