Dirty after pure: China's Catcher in the Rye

Author: Yu Jingyun
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2003-09-01
Features: Tang Fei, a "pure-hearted girl assassin" who claims to be "extraordinary in physique and gifted in wisdom," presents a facade of arrogance, rebellion, cynicism, and weariness with everything. Deep down, he craves a "pure" emotional world like the Catcher in the Rye. Qin Yu, Tang Fei's first love, is a girl so innocent and captivating that she leaves a lasting impression. After one year together, she leaves, and reappears "shockingly" three years later. Zhao Yu, Tang Fei's girlfriend for three years after college, is a brilliant and enchanting spirit who understands Tang Fei as the "Wang Baochan" who helps him overcome all the hardships in life. Which one will Tang Fei choose in the end? The freedom shackles imposed on Tang Fei by his parents in the name of love—how will Tang Fei face them?