On the pomegranate tree, cherries are growing.

Author: Li Huo
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: The Pomegranate Tree Bears Cherries is another long by Li Huo following The Flower Flute. This time, he extends his pen to the mysterious rural power sphere, depicting the tests of people's self-esteem and conscience in the face of the temptation of power, reflecting the erosion of this pure land by power. The characters in the novel seem far away from us, yet somehow they are also very close. This 160,000-word novel portrays a simple picture of contemporary life: the village-level election. The plot summary is as follows: The current village chief, Fan Hua, is no less heroic than men and is dedicated to the well-being of the villagers. She is the best candidate for re-election in terms of both achievements and hard work. However, just before the election, complications arise—there is a problem with family planning, which is crucial for her position. A woman becomes pregnant outside of plan and then disappears. The incident is sudden, and Fan Hua's plans are completely disrupted. She decides to investigate the matter thoroughly. As the investigation progresses, secrets surface one after another: not only do several members of the village committee secretly campaign for votes behind her back, but her most trusted successor also "stabs her in the back." This is a fatal blow.