A novel is not just a story; it is a mirror reflecting the complexities of human nature and society.
小说不仅仅是故事；它是一面反映人性和社会复杂性的镜子。
Don't just fight in the North or the South. Always imagine every battle in your mind, where everyone is both your enemy and your friend, and all possible events happen simultaneously. That way, nothing will take you by surprise, and everything that happens will be something you've already imagined.