Water Dragon
by Wang Yu
About This Novel
The novel "Water Dragon" begins with the opening of Chongqing and the sinking of the Xiajiang River. It takes the protagonist Zheng Shuilong as he rescues a drowned girl and a businessman Cheng Jingyu from a shipwreck in the roaring Yangtze River, and the resulting love entanglement as a clue. It uses the unique urban area of Chongqing and the Xiajiang River as the scene to vividly depict the ups and downs and joys and sorrows of people's lives in the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China. The protagonist Zheng Shuilong, who went to private school, was born and raised on the Yangtze River. From a tracker to a boat owner to a captain, he experienced the dangerous mountains and rivers of nature, the scorching heat, wind and cold, and the unpredictable joys and sorrows of life. The novel vividly describes Shui Mei, Cheng Jingyu, prostitute Zhao Qiang, second boss Leide Cheng, Communist Party member Guan Mingcan, ship boss Taigong, warlord businessman Sun Chengfu, bank boss, military commander, singer, robe brother and many other people. The good and evil mentality of things; Guangzheng eloquently describes the rise and fall of the shipping industry, banks, Huguang Guild Hall, etc. At that time; it shows the urban style, regional and folk customs such as Kuimen, ancient temples, the foggy city, and the natural dangers of Wujiang River. Modern crew members, businessmen, citizens, officials, soldiers and other figures appeared on the stage one after another to interpret this sad story. The novel has grand scenes, delicate language, unique characters, and ups and downs of the story, focusing on showing the emotional conflicts of the characters. It is a hearty and soul-stirring read. It is an atmospheric work full of passion and highly readable.
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