Golden whistle

Author: Xingzi
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: Is Xu Yidong a bastard? No, he is a student from a small county in inland China. Then why did he have a one-night stand with a hair salon girl? Is Xu Yidong a playboy? No, he is a college student who believes in love. Then why did he get intimate with his senior? Is Xu Yidong a delinquent? No, he is a sophomore. Then why did he spend the night with a female announcer? Is Xu Yidong a petty person? No, he is about to graduate from university. Then why did he have a relationship with the mayor's daughter, whom he didn't like? Yes, Xu Yidong is a student from a small county in inland China. From middle school to college, he experienced many inappropriate romantic relationships, including with a female reporter—his senior, a station announcer, his classmate—the daughter of the vice mayor, and even a hair salon girl. However, all this brought him only pain and great confusion. His classmate Binbin, meanwhile, became pregnant and even attempted suicide due to her obsession with her uncle. Although Lin Yanyan, another student, also went through various emotional turmoil and family troubles, she eventually overcame her nightmare. Through bizarre and mysterious techniques, the novel's author helps readers see how the complex social and cultural changes during the transitional period are slowly infiltrating and eroding the purity of the campus. It also showcases the confusion and helplessness of this unique student group as they face diverse values.