I'm not sure specifically as I don't know which 'half and half short story' you are referring to. It could be about two halves of something, like two different characters or two parts of a plot.
One challenge is communication. Since there are two different forces at play, it can be hard to communicate clearly with both the partner and the family. Another is about personal identity. One might feel torn between following their heart in the love aspect and conforming to family expectations in the arranged part.
One characteristic is the blend of real and fictional elements. For example, real events or people are mixed with fictionalized dialogues or internal monologues. This gives the work a sense of authenticity from the nonfiction side while also allowing for creative exploration like in fiction.
One characteristic is the unique pacing. Since there are two different mediums involved, the pacing can be adjusted in an interesting way. The written sections might slow things down for in - depth analysis or build - up, while the graphic parts can speed things up, creating a sense of action or change quickly. Also, it offers a different reading experience. Some readers might focus more on the written words first and then look at the graphics for a better understanding, while others might be drawn to the graphics first and then read the text to fill in the details.
Half is sea water and half is flame. This sentence comes from the modern Chinese "Sea Flower". The original sentence is: "The sea has an end, the flame has an end, the life has an end, the desire has an end, the hate has an end, the love has an end, the sadness has an end, the joy has an end, where is the end?" It meant that life was like the ocean and flames, with its ups and downs. Just like the ocean had an end, so did people's desires and hatred.
The image of a half-human and half-snake appeared in different myths and cultures. In ancient Greek mythology, there were several half-human, half-snake monsters mentioned, such as Echidna, Lamia, and Echidna. These monsters had the upper body of a human and the lower body of a snake. They played different roles in myths. Some were worshipped as gods, while others were regarded as evil or enemies.
In ancient Chinese mythology, Nüwa was also depicted as half human and half snake. There were different explanations and explanations as to why Nüwa was half human and half snake. One explanation was that Nüwa was created based on the snake, and her image reflected the mythical connection between snakes and humans. Another explanation was that Nüwa was created based on the Dragon Lady in ancient mythology. There was also a theory that Nüwa's half-human, half-snake image was influenced by ancient totem worship.
In short, the image of half-human and half-snake appeared in different myths and cultures, and its specific meaning and interpretation varied according to the culture and mythological background.
Half Honey, Half Pain was a Chinese the mainland of China. It told the story of a girl who was allergic to tears, Jiang Jun, who was pursuing her career and love in a top investment bank. There were 36 episodes in total, with Luo Yunxi, Bai Lu, Xiao Yan, Gao Hanyu, and Wang Yilun as the main actors. You can watch the entire episode on Mango TV for free.
This sentence came from a scene in the online novel " Battle Through the Heavens." The original text read: " The young man had fair skin and a handsome face. His long black hair was casually scattered over his shoulders. He was wearing a black cloak that looked a little simple, but it was obvious that he had been through a lot of wind and rain. That expensive longsword with a special coating has been severely damaged, but it's still abnormally sharp."
According to the description, half of the youth's body was fire and half was seawater. It could be understood that there was a huge contrast between his appearance and his heart. Fire represented passion and vitality, while sea water represented calmness and determination. This half-and-half description hinted that this youth had a brave and cautious personality, a passion like fire, and a calmness like the sea.