Casino

Author: Ding Li
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: Ding Li's novels vividly depict the fantastical and bizarre tapestry of contemporary urban society. What is particularly valuable is his equal and deep humanistic concern for the diverse characters in his stories (Writer). Mo Yan: Good to look at, fun to read, and full of drama! Ding Li's portrayal of the myriad characters is the reality we encounter every day (Poet, Playwright).
Zou Jingzhi: Only someone who has been in business can write entrepreneurs so convincingly, including their inner world, business practices, and profit models (Chairman of Beijing Jinxiu Da Land Agricultural Co., Ltd.).
Yu Yang: Opening the pages of Ding Li's novel, the atmosphere of the market and life fills the air. The protagonists are also ordinary people around us—both clever and rough, both great and ordinary, with both noble virtues and severe flaws. In my reading experience, he is a writer who truly captures the essence of the business world (Chairman of Beijing Laojia Roubei Fast Food Co., Ltd.).
Tian Jie: The general structure of a Chinese entertainment complex is comparable to the U.S. Congress, courts, and presidency, with the owner, boss, and manager holding equal power. The owner leases the property to the boss, who invests in renovation and builds the entertainment complex, then hires a general manager to oversee operations. As the "president," Xiao Peng and his deputy Ou, along with assistant Juan, weave a capital legend of great power and influence in a southern city. In this "leisure base," a hidden gem of both talent and corruption, the college graduate Xia Qing not only listens to General Qi's grand pronouncements but also discusses the crystal structure of wear-resistant steel balls with the boss from the south. Used for entertainment, she eventually stands out among the many "girls" to become a supervisor. But her conscience remains unshaken.