A person's life

Author: Tong Tong
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: Tong Tong is one of the most talented writers of the 1970s in China. She is known for her themes of marriage and love, with a style that closely reflects life and remains focused on reality. Always adhering to the principle of staying true to life in her writing, this book collects some of the stories Tong Tong has published since she began writing. They may not necessarily be brilliant, but they represent part of her writing journey and bear the marks of time and experience. Their love is built from the perspective of a mistress. Although they love each other, as soon as they touch reality, it’s as if it never happened—clean, decisive, and without a trace. Beauty is like the cabbage on a poor person’s balcony, while temperament is like H?agen-Dazs for the middle class. To prove true love, you just need to do two things: first, imagine your life is ending; second, imagine you urgently need money. What would a man who loves you do? It seems it’s not just men who are heartless—women can be even more ruthless. Just moments ago, they were full of affection, but now they’re as cold as strangers. It’s not their fault, though—who could blame them for being irresponsible men! Although I wear a face mask every day and try my best to suppress my laughter, I still realize I’m getting older. Lying in bed alone, I hold up a mirror and examine myself from head to toe. Every time I do, I feel heartbroken. When I answer my phone, my hands tremble violently. I know Liu Zhi doesn’t love me anymore. I know Miss Z has won. This book primarily reflects the life state of some urban young people in contemporary society: their helplessness toward life, their confusion about reality, their understanding of lost love, and their longing and search for pure love in an increasingly pragmatic city. The collected stories include: "Beginning or Ending," "Ambiguous Nights," "Searching for a Woman Who Does as She Wills," and more.