JINGHENG STREET by Di An
"Why can't I meet you after becoming the person I want to be?"
Beijing, the bustling and cosmopolitan city, is filled with vibrant desires and ambitions, attracting countless dreamers who pursue their ideals and success one after another. In this novel, the author, Di An, tells the story of such a group of people.
The protagonist of the novel, Zhu Lingjing, is one of the tens of thousands of employees who bustling in the Beijing CBD Financial Center.
On the second day of the New Year, she lost her job due to the bankruptcy of her company, but later she gained favor from the shareholder Tony through a unique interview in a pantry, embarking on her new journey of life at MJ Capital Company. In some cases that's a blessing in disguise. Tony, with his capitalist tactics and keen insight, presents Lingjing with irresistible opportunities, both in her career and in love. After Xiaoya, the core figure of MJ Company who was more important than the boss, unexpectedly gave birth outside the boardroom, Zhu Lingjing, as her right-hand assistant, was entrusted with a heavy responsibility. In their interactions outside of work, Zhu Lingjing gradually discovered that this resilient and elegant modern lady also had a fragile side of being besieged in the fortress for marriage.
Among the numerous whimsical business plans the entrepreneurs submitted, a proposal called "Fanfold" stood out, and a young man named Guan Jingheng entered the vision of Zhu Lingjing... Also appearing in the story was Xiao Pan, who was not only an D-list singer with both beauty and wealth, but also a gay roommate with whom Lingjing talks almost about everything. The emergence of Guan Jingheng, an aspiring entrepreneur from a small town and an idealist who dares to resort to any means for success, deeply captures Lingjing’s heart like the tsunami caused by the fluttering of a butterfly's wings. The intricate emotions between adults are bursting out under the influence of self-interest and intrigue.
At the moment when wedding rings are worn and the car horns blare, where will the impure yet precious emotions between Zhu Lingjing and Guan Jingheng be?
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Di An（笛安）, is a Chinese post-’80s author. Born to a household of writers, she began creating her own work in 2002. Her stories have appeared in mainstream literary magazines and young adult literary magazines. A giant among China’s young writers, she has won the Chinese Literature and Media Award for Best Newcomer and has twice been awarded the People’s Literary Award for Best Long Fiction. She was also a nominee for the Lu Xun Literary Award for Short Fiction. Di An is a bestseller in the world of Chinese-language fiction. Her stories deal with the lives of the contemporary high class and today’s youth while being relatable to everyone. Her works include Jingheng Street, the Longcheng Trilogy, and Lingyang Is In the South, among others.
