Ordinary little people are the true characters of history.
Azhi rises from hero to walker, a Wukong Walker.
Here is an overview of the whole plan:
1) Azhi and Qing'er are Manjushri's transmigrations.
(The Uncrossable Embankment, The Journey Along the Embankment, The Clock of Life Dripping Away, The Bridesmaid Azhi's Bewilderment)
2) Atang, Little Wang, and Liuye are the Great Lotus Master's transmigrations.
(Tales from the Liuye Winery, The City Hero Who Dripped Away, The Bridesmaid Azhi's Bewilderment, The Embankment Series).
Later, several more bodhisattvas will transmigrate into the novel, watching over and helping different groups find happiness.
Don't let actions and identities deceive you. Look at the heart:
For example, Azhi may use her body to satisfy Aguo in order to save him, but Azhi is still his godmother.
(Why is this possible? The HIV identity makes the plot plausible. What it really expresses is a spirit of selfless devotion.)
