Sky drifts

Author: Cao Wenxuan
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: The Great Soup of Water. A coffin carried five-year-old Du Yuanchao to the town of Youmaydi, to the side of Cai Qin and Qiu Zidong. Amidst the enchanting beauty of nature, the innocent Du Yuanchao and Cai Qin fell in love, but this sparked jealousy in Qiu Zidong. In adulthood, because Cai Qin was born into a landlord family, she did not marry Du Yuanchao. However, as the Party Secretary, Du Yuanchao and the Mayor Qiu Zidong engaged in a relentless struggle for power. Hatred led them to scheme against each other, and their fates were fraught with misfortune. When Qiu Zidong finally defeated Du Yuanchao in his old age, he discovered that Du had always lived for the dreams and love of his childhood.
The Rain of Obscure Mist. Countless white doves circled above Du Yuanchao's coffin, floating him back to where he came from. The structure of this book is unique, using over a dozen scenes of rain with different connotations to portray the characters and story in exquisite and beautiful detail. Life, nature, and the passionate desires of lovers are immersed in the misty rain of Jiangnan. The book contains numerous descriptions of sexual scenes. However, these descriptions are handled in a highly aesthetic manner, with abundant portrayals of animals and plants to enhance the beauty of the love scenes. They are intoxicating and awe-inspiring, showcasing the remarkable aesthetic power of classical romanticism.