Seduction

by Annie Wang

Seduction is a coming of age story about an adolescent Chinese male, aloof, proud, and intelligent, and his sexual awakening. Fei Fei is a freshman at one of China’s elite universities. Though he is a talented student, he prefers to focus his efforts on leisure activities, playing pick-up basketball, shooting the breeze with his classmates, and napping. The only thing his otherwise idyllic life lacks is romance. But, Fei Fei is not concerned about that. He feels that girls would take up too much of his time, and he’d rather play sports. At least that is what he thinks before he meets Summer, the object of the freshman class’s desire. The daughter of high-ranking officials, Summer is equally as aloof as Fei Fei, paying no attention to the gawking of Fei Fei’s pals. She seems only interested in her schoolwork. By chance, Fei Fei one day discovers a dark Summer, in an act of social treason, has been fooling around with an oafish peasant who works in the school cafeteria. With a mixture of disgust and disbelief, Fei Fei finds Summer live in two worlds. Along the way, Fei Fei is seduced by Summer, giving him his first glimpse into the power and allure of sexuality, and the woman who wields it.

34 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 23, 2012

About the author

Annie Wang's journey begins in Beijing, where she emerged as a child prodigy, swiftly solidifying her status as one of the most successful young authors in 1990s China. Accumulating thousands of fan letters, she was honored as one of the ten most liked high-schoolers in Beijing, earning the title "Hope Star." Her trajectory took a crucial turn upon arriving in America, enrolling at UC Berkeley in the mid-'90s. Annie received an immediate warm embrace and popularity among classmates, teachers, and the community. Berkeley's dynamic bohemian environment suited her exceptionally well, serving as the crucible for honing Annie's English writing skills. This transformative journey culminated in her triumph at the Berkeley poetry contest and her classes, eloquently chronicled in her bestselling book, "From Beijing to California," inspiring a wave of Chinese students to choose Berkeley over other top American universities.

Post-Berkeley, Annie's literary star continued its ascent with the release of four English novels: "Lili," "The People's Republic of Desire," "May In America," and "Early Bloomers." Her work has been translated into German, French, and Turkish. The LA Times lauded her as "a striking literary voice," and a cascade of critical acclaim followed from major Western media outlets, including the New York Times, Times of London, Washington Post, USA Today, Chicago Tribune, Economist, New Yorker, IHT, Marie Claire, and Seattle Times. Annie's pen also left its mark on The Washington Post, Time, and Fortune. Beyond the written word, her insightful social commentaries resonated on CNN and NPR, complemented by a persistent column in the South China Morning Post. The column was a massive success in Hong Kong's English world, with her ad gracing the front page of SCMP and subscriptions hitting a record high thanks to her contributions. Annie gave talks at prestigious venues such as M on the Fringe, the Kee Club, the American Club, and The FCC, gaining popularity among the foreign expat community as well as Hong Kong's local literary circle.

Annie Wang's influence transcends ink-stained pages, reaching Wall Street and Fortune 500 companies such as Prudential and UBS with her paid speeches. In the professional arena, she navigates the realm of women's magazines, holding managing editor positions at In Style and Tatler China, and serving as the publisher for Lifestyle magazine. Her thematic focus converges with the heartbeat of modern China, exploring facets of fashion, style, women, identity, and pop culture. In a fascinating twist, following in her aunt's footsteps, she has turned into an I Ching scholar. She holds popular podcasts such as Annie On I Ching, Annie On America.

Balancing professional prowess with familial responsibilities, Annie divides her time between residences in Shanghai and Beijing, weaving the threads of life with her husband and three children.



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Annie Wang's journey begins in Beijing, where she emerged as a child prodigy, swiftly solidifying her status as one of the most successful young authors in 1990s China. Accumulating thousands of fan letters, she was honored as one of the ten most liked high-schoolers in Beijing, earning the title "Hope Star." Her trajectory took a crucial turn upon arriving in America, enrolling at UC Berkeley in the mid-'90s. Annie received an immediate warm embrace and popularity among classmates, teachers, and the community. Berkeley's dynamic bohemian environment suited her exceptionally well, serving as the crucible for honing Annie's English writing skills. This transformative journey culminated in her triumph at the Berkeley poetry contest and her classes, eloquently chronicled in her bestselling book, "From Beijing to California," inspiring a wave of Chinese students to choose Berkeley over other top American universities.

Post-Berkeley, Annie's literary star continued its ascent with the release of four English novels: "Lili," "The People's Republic