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He Xuren is an author about whom limited public information is available; existing sources do not record details such as nationality, dates of birth and death, or other biographical facts. Thirteen of the author's works are held in the collection, including *Liehuo 1938*, *Ruzhi Yaoqing*, *Tongqin*, *Chaore*, *Jianzhi Ernü*, and the “Laoshou” (Swindler) series, among them *Tianxia You Zei*, *Guiji Shen Tou*, and *Guoshi Wu Shuang*. His writing spans such common categories as otherworld fantasy, social fiction, and mystery and suspense. The subject matter varies considerably, ranging from observation and storytelling centered on contemporary society to genre fiction built around plot suspense and contests between characters; the “Laoshou” series in particular revolves around scams and battles of wits. Overall, He Xuren's work is grounded in genre narrative while also touching on social themes, giving it a notably diverse character.