The Intertwining of Water and Fire

Author: Chi Li
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: In the early 1980s, the protagonists Gao Yong and Zeng Mangmang met. They were simple, sensitive, and introverted, both concealing their beautiful yet hollow life ideals. In the narrow environment prescribed by the times, they embarked on a marital and romantic journey in life. The process of their marriage and love was filled with conflicts, clashes, excitement, understanding and being understood, misunderstandings and being misunderstood. Various relationships took unexpected turns, and the path became increasingly complex. Over 18 years, they grew from innocence to maturity, gaining many lessons and wisdom, yet they seemed to become even more difficult and complicated. However, they to cherish their individuality and ideals. Thus, the joy, relief, bitterness, and meaning of life shone with a captivating light from every crease of existence. In Chi Li's portrayal, every character is vividly brought to life. The old ideas of the past era, the mutual sharpness and backbiting between the old woman and Gao Yong, everything—it made me feel as if I had become Zeng Mangmang, eager to finish the book as if I were desperate to know my own future.