"Double Crossing of Desire" is a realistic novel that profoundly depicts the ups and downs of human nature and the entanglement of desires in the transformation period of contemporary Chinese society. The story is set in 2013 and revolves around Qian Shengli, a northern businessman who was born in poverty and rose to the rich class through shrewdness and hard work.
Through the dangerous and passionate extramarital affair between Qian Shengli and the cold and gentle professional woman Zhou Miaomiao, the novel peels back layers of the protagonist's spiritual emptiness and emotional dilemma beneath the glamorous surface. At the same time, the novel depicts the internal intrigues of his catering empire in sharp strokes - from the secret cost wars and shady procurement in the high-end buffet restaurant "Bafang Sihai" to the secret exchange of power, capital and resources in the top private club "Jiuzhou Wanfang".
Qian Shengli wanders between his wife's family and his passionate lover, Zhou Piao struggles between moral shackles and emotional desires, and the capital games and life philosophy of Fujian businessmen such as Boss Huang and Mr. Wang push the story to a deep reflection on the nature of wealth, social rules and the alienation of human nature.
The novel spans Shenyang, Beijing, and Fujian, integrating business strategies, emotional conflicts, and regional culture. With delicate psychological descriptions and tension-filled narratives, it presents an ukiyo-e of contemporary people seeking love, power, and self-realization in Sex and the City. It ultimately reveals that after the feast is over, all revelers need to face the desolation and price of their souls.
