question: How did Xiang Li manage to win the esteemed Pushcart Prize?
answer: Xiang Li won the Pushcart Prize for his intricate storytelling, use of vivid imagery, and incorporating elements of Chinese culture and history into his adventure novels. His novel 'The Dragon's Deception: Beijing's Billion Dollar Game (The Li Saga, #1)' was particularly praised, propelling Xiang Li to win this prestigious award.