Book Synopsis
The story follows a woman named Li Li, originally known as Lin Shufan, who works at a foot massage parlor on the outskirts of Shenzhen. To survive, she conceals her true identity and past, playing the role of an ordinary technician in the parlor. However, her life is filled with secrets and sins—she killed her husband, Li Xiang, after discovering his infidelity and disposed of his body. Subsequently, she assumed the identity of another woman and found a new job at the foot massage parlor.
Here, she meets Xu Qian, a blind masseur with a complex background, and a subtle relationship develops between them. As the story unfolds, Li Li must confront external pressures and threats while grappling with her inner fears and moral dilemmas. Ultimately, she becomes ensnared in a deeper spiral of crime from which she cannot escape. The work showcases the multifaceted nature of humanity and the helplessness and sorrow of individuals living on society's fringes through its tense plot and intricate psychological portrayals.
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