Mountain wolves, sea pirates

Author: Deng Gang
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: It is said that a very, very long time ago, on the coast of the Liaodong Peninsula, there was a rough trade called "Hai Peng Zi." This might be considered a unique trade in the entire country, even in the world. It involves diving headfirst into the waves with a single breath and being able to fish and catch crabs underwater with open eyes. No one knows who invented the term "Hai Peng Zi," and no one can understand its meaning. An extremely old person said: What is a "Hai Peng Zi"? It's a person who throws their life into the sea to chance their luck! The "Hai Peng Zis" possess extraordinary diving skills and have rugged, fierce personalities. They are both feared and despised, so in the eyes of ordinary people, they are both heroes and "mountain wolves and sea pirates." The story takes place in a coastal small town on the Liaodong Peninsula during the Cultural Revolution, with the protagonists being four "Hai Peng Zis" in their twenties. Whether it's the impetuous, cunning yet bold Da You Tou, the agile, handsome, emotionally rich, and outwardly tough yet inwardly gentle Ma Li, or the occasionally smart but somewhat fussy San Tiao who has a special fondness for showing off his wits, and the ugly but simple-minded Da Chi Ya who makes a shocking move, facing the boundless sea, they all reveal their genuine nature, without hypocrisy or pretense, and without strife or conflict. There is only a longing for a peaceful life and a yearning for love and sex, as well as the brotherhood and loyalty of their friendship. The appearance of the female college student Han Jing not only makes the lovesick Ma Li experience a mix of love and hatred and leave a deep impression, but also enriches the monochromatic life of the "Hai Peng Zis." However, the young "Hai Peng Zis," living in the absurd era, despite their extraordinary diving skills, ultimately cannot escape the tide of the times.