The first and last chapters of Water Margins were the beginning and ending of Water Margins. The author was Shi Naian. The first chapter of Water Margins mainly introduced the origin, experience, character and characteristics of the protagonist Lin Chong, as well as his relationship with other heroes. At the end of the first chapter, Lin Chong was framed by Gao Qiu and eventually sent to a foreign country to be an official. The last chapter of Water Margins described how Lin Chong escaped Gao Qiu's pursuit and rebelled against the court with other heroes, finally overthrowing the ruling class. This chapter also interweaved the endings of some characters, including Lin Chong's wife, the wives of other heroes, and so on.