In Times of Economic Growth

Politics and law / powerful families / all walks of life / ensemble cast / a story set during an economic boom

[The heyday of chick flicks in 2012: a spirited group of young men and women.]

[She saved up her scholarship and signed up for riding lessons. “What if I need to discuss a deal with a client someday?” she told herself at the time. The truth was, she simply loved riding horses. Later, though, she really did close a major deal at a stable.]

[“I was afraid Lawyer Li would get impatient.” His tone was casual, as if he were talking about something trivial. “After all, keeping Lawyer Li from making money would be a sin.”]

[“Compliance?” He suddenly stepped closer, lowering his voice with a hint of teasing. “Lawyer Li, do you think the people who thrive in a place like Beijing do it by playing by the rules?”]

[She knew that someone like him was used to controlling everything, and the thing she disliked most was feeling out of control.]